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Following his qualification for the Olympic trials, HBCU sprinter Kai Cole was acknowledged by Gold medal track & field athlete Noah Lyles.In May, Cole clinched his place at the Olympic Trials with an impressive showing at the MEAC Outdoor Championship. He achieved a time of 10.05 seconds, meeting the Olympic trial automatic qualifying time for […]

Actress and former American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino made her celebrated return to her hometown of High Point, North Carolina on Juneteenth weekend and was honored at the Celebrating Juneteenth Welcome Home Celebration. During the event, the award-winning R&B singer made sure to rep for her sorority Sigma Gamma Rho as she was seen doing […]

Anthony Kenney, the former Student Government Association (SGA) President of Southern University, known for his dynamic leadership during the 2018-2019 academic year, has officially declared his candidacy for Metro Councilman of District 2 in Baton Rouge. Following his tenure as SGA President, Kenney remained actively involved in the community, dedicating his efforts to organizations like […]

The 2002 film Drumline is widely considered an HBCU classic and, per Nick Cannon’s comments on The Pivot podcast, Will Smith helped Cannon land the role. During the interview, Cannon listed the ways that Smith helped with jumpstarting his career. “This man gave me my first record deal, gave me my first television deal, people […]

Grambling State basketball coach Donte’ Jackson represented for HBCUs as his team secured a significant triumph over Montana State in the First Four in March, and he is now reaping the rewards of their success. Per Grambling State University’s athletic department, Jackson has signed an extension that will keep him with the program through 2029. […]

ESPN has unveiled the schedule for their broadcast of SWAC Football in the Fall.  Fans of the conference will be able to catch all the action on ESPN networks, with 34 games set to air between August and November, including the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, the SWAC Championship, and the Celebration Bowl. The MEAC/SWAC Challenge, which kicks […]

After the contentious decision to move the Celebration Bowl to December 14th, the SWAC has released a statement in response. THe SWAC addressed one of the biggest pushbacks to the date change: the lack of rest time for the SWAC Champion as the SWAC Championship will now be held the weekend before the Celebration Bowl. […]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated has issued a statement about former members publicly denouncing the organization via their social media platforms. The statement from International President Elsie Cooke-Holmes says: “Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s membership continues to grow, with thousands joining our cherished sisterhood each year, energized by our mission and inspired by 111 years of […]

Within the realm of the Caitlin Clark phenomenon, a troubling pattern of divisiveness emerges whenever discussions involve her. Clark is celebrated for her exceptional offensive skills and precision in three-point shooting. However, the rookie’s entry into the WNBA has unfortunately paved the way for harassment, attacks, and misleading arguments. These actions are cloaked under the […]

Chennis Berry is one of the most prominent HBCU coaches in the country, finding success at every stop in his football journey. In an interview with Inside The Headset, Berry revealed that an early career dismissal was pivotal in propelling his coaching journey to its current success. After completing his playing career at Savannah State, […]

Former North Carolina Central quarterback Davius Richard was honored for his stellar play on the field last Fall. In December, Richard was honored as Co-Player of the Year by the Black College Football Hall of Fame before the Legacy Bowl in February. This Saturday, Richard proudly accepted the Deacon Jones Award. The award, established in […]

A new book chronicling the evolution of HBCU football from the lens of Grambling alumnus Doug Williams and USC standout Vince Evans entitled The Great Black Hope: Doug Williams, Vince Evans, and the Making of the Black Quarterback by Louis Moore is set to be released in September. The Great Black Hope recounts the tales […]

HBCU alumnus Stephen A. Smith took to the latest episode of his podcast to weigh in on Howard University revoking Sean “Diddy” Combs’s degree and cutting all ties with him. The institution released a statement on severing ties with the disgraced hip-hop mogul after a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees. ‘The Howard University […]

Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop by Johnson C. Smith during her Economic Opportunity Tour in Charlotte, NC. Harris has visited Charlotte five times in the administration’s tenure. During a moderated conversation at the institution, Harris was joined with actor Michael Ealy and political commentator Bakari Sellers. Also spotted at the event were Charlotte […]

An intense discussion has started in the college football world about the Cricket Celebration Bowl being moved up to December 14th at 12 PM.  The Celebration Bowl has garnered significant success and recognition since its inception in 2015. It is revered as the Black College Football National Championship game, bringing together the conference champions from […]

An arrest has been made in connection with a tragic shooting at a nightclub in Atlanta last May, which resulted in the loss of two lives, including that of Albany State University Volleyball player Mari Creighton. According to local Atlanta affiliate 11Alive, Karanji Reese, 21, surrendered himself on Wednesday. Reese is charged with murder, aggravated […]

A recent report from WTXL, a local news affiliate in Florida, has shed light on fresh information concerning the fraudulent $237 million donation to FAMU. The donation was purportedly made by the Issac Batterson Family 7th Trust and the CEO, Gregory Gerami. The substantial donation to the university was abruptly halted shortly after its receipt, […]

When talking about Black music it’s obvious that we have to talk about the genres of rap and hip hop. Dating back to the 70s and 80 rappers have been putting their best lyrics over a tight beat for years. Hip-hop and rap have grown beyond something so much more than just music. It’s a […]

Congratulations are in order to Savannah State University alumnus Shannon Sharpe! ESPN has agreed to a multi-year contract with Sharpe, expanding his role on the ESPN signature morning debate show, First Take, with Winston-Salem State alumnus Stephen A. Smith and host Molly Qerim. Sharpe expressed his sincerest gratitude to Smith during the announcement this morning. […]

June is Black Music Month. This month we celebrate all that is Black music as music is such a huge part of our culture. From Jazz to Rock to Gospel to Hip-Hop and R&B, Black singers and musicians have shaped the fabric of music as we know it today. Most genres of music were created […]

College students all around the nation should be excited at the promise of iOS 18 for the iPhone. Apple introduced its newest software update during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday to great applause from users. The update showcases the integration of “Apple Intelligence” along with a plethora of brand-new features and innovative ways […]

The sports world has been ablaze with topics concerning Caitlin Clark over the past couple of months and now there is a debate over whether the Fever rookie should’ve made the U.S. Women’s Basketball Olympic Team. The conversation reached a fever pitch on Saturday as it was discovered that Clark was not one of the […]

Stephen A. Smith is known for sharing his views on various subjects. Now, he’s turning his attention to the entertainment industry, pondering the level of support within the Black community for Will Smith. At the 94th Academy Awards, Will Smith sparked controversy by approaching Chris Rock on stage and slapping him in response to a […]

Big Mama would be proud! Soul Food actress and entrepreneur Malinda Williams held a coding boot camp at Jackson State University last Saturday. Her mission is to empower young women who want to pursue a career in computer science. The coding boot camp geared towards HBCU students is called the E.S.T.E.A.M. Project.Which stands for entrepreneurship, […]

Oscar Wilde once said, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, mediocrity can pay to greatness.” I want to start by saying that I don’t believe the University of Colorado Boulder is mediocre. Nor do I believe that the university or Deion Sanders are intentionally trying to turn themselves into an HBCU. But I do […]

In an interview with ABC11’s Travon Miles, Chris Paul went out of his way to show love to North Carolina Central head coach Levelle Moton. Moton is a notable basketball coach in the college ranks, having led his alma mater North Carolina Central to unprecedented success in his 15 seasons at the helm of the […]

It seems like Zahara Jolie has set an example for her siblings as recent news broke that her younger sister Shiloh has petitioned to legally change her last name from “Jolie-Pitt” to just “Jolie”. Zahara was the first child of Brad and Angelina to drop Pitt from their name when she announced herself at her […]

Cross Patterson, the son of hip-hop legend and one-half of the iconic duo OutKast Big Boi, has transferred to Bethune-Cookman University. Big Boi announced the amazing news on his Instagram page. “Let’s Go Son … @crosspatton Bethune-Cookman university… u got that Degree now let’s Get That 🔥Film ! …God’s Plan indeed,” Big Boi said in […]

An interesting conversation started after Howard University revoked Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s honorary degree. On Friday evening, the Washington, D.C.-based HBCU announced that the university board of trustees voted unanimously to end all ties with Combs, including dissolving his scholarship program, and returning his $1 million donation. Per the statement, no payments have been made by […]

Earlier this week Sister Act 2 fans received a little piece of nostalgia when some of the film’s original cast members reunited with fellow cast member and co-star of The View, Whoopi Goldberg. The cast reunited on The View for a touching performance of the song “Oh Happy Day” which easily is classified as one […]

“The View” co-host and Emmy-award-winning legal journalist Sunny Hostin is set to speak at Jackson State University this Fall, per a statement by the institution. Hostin will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon. This highly anticipated event will take place on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Jackson Convention […]

Howard University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to revoke the honorary degree of Sean “Diddy” Combs, per a statement by the institution released on Friday evening. Today, Howard University announced that the Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to accept the return of Sean Combs’ honorary degree, originally conferred in May 2014. The vote took […]

New Orleans Saints great and National Football Foundation chairman Archie Manning briefly reflected on the career of legendary HBCU coach and College Football Hall of Famer Doug Porter, per a statement obtained by the Associated Press. Porter passed away on June 5th at the age of 94. Porter was inducted into the College Football Hall […]

HBCU basketball sees another off-season shake-up as Cleo Hill Jr., the accomplished head coach of the Winston-Salem State Rams, has been announced as the new head coach for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, per an announcement by the UMES athletic department. Hill’s led Winston-Salem to immense success. Over the past six seasons, he transformed […]

The College Football Hall of Fame appears ready to induct more distinguished HBCU athletes into its ranks. The College Football Hall of Fame announced its list of candidates for the Class of 2025 on Monday. NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell said, “It’s an enormous honor to just be on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot […]

Legendary head football coach Doug Porter has passed away at the age of 94. Coach Porter’s life and career left an indelible mark on the world of college football, particularly at Fort Valley State and Howard University. Porter began his college football journey as a quarterback at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans. After […]

HBCU Fans are not pleased with the latest news that has surfaced with the upcoming release of EA Sports’s well-anticipated football game College Football 25. Amongst many announcements about the game that were revealed last week that coincided with the release of the official gameplay trailer, it was announced that the popular song “Neck” would […]

Jessica Fields, the sister of new Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Justin Fields, has received a basketball offer from Howard University, per a post on her father Ivant Fields’s Instagram. Fields is a rising senior forward for Mount Paran Christian School in Kennesaw, Georgia. She’s already received offers from the University of Michigan, Seton Hall University, and […]

To all of our fellow Bringston Lions, it is official. The CW has canceled All American: Homecoming after three seasons. This news comes as a shock as the original All American series was recently renewed for a 7th season. The cast of All American: Homecoming received the news yesterday. All American: Homecoming is the third […]