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The Chris Paul HBCU Challenge is set to return for its fourth season this Fall. The series of games, featuring both  Division I and Division II HBCU teams, will be held December 19-20 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. On December 19th. familiar SIAC rivals Kentucky State and Benedict will compete for the opportunity […]

ESPN First Take star and Winston-Salem State University alumnus Stephen A. Smith has emerged as one of the most notable personalities in sports media. Stephen A. Smith makes his voice heard through his daily presence on First Take and other ESPN shows like NBA Countdown, sharing bold opinions and commentary. Smith has been more open […]

Within the HBCU community, a notable trend has emerged where current and former students are denouncing organizations due to religious beliefs. Recently, a video from four months ago has surfaced featuring a former Spelman student denouncing the institution. Angelise Prince, who attended Spelman from 2012-2016, released a 53-minute video in January entitled “Renouncing Spelman College […]

Daylen Baldwin, a former Jackson State player who was a standout for Deion Sanders in his first season with the Tigers in Spring 2021, has signed with the Atlanta Falcons. Baldwin announced the news on his Instagram page in collaboration with Peters Sports Management. “Congratulations to @daylenbaldwin2 on signing a contract with the @atlantafalcons. No […]

The social media sphere was collectively amazed by the news of Jaycob Linsey’s high school graduation. Linsey is known for his dance moves in a viral Ron Clark Academy video from 2018 where he was celebrating the fact that his class was going to see Black Panther. The caption from February 2018 read, “That moment […]

Stephen A. Smith fired back at Draymond Green over the four-time NBA champion’s comments about him following his suspension for striking Phoenix Suns center Jusef Nurkić. Smith appeared to proceed with an abundance of caution when addressing Green and the controversy that he’d found himself in with his two suspensions when he spoke about it […]

Amid his ongoing controversies for abuse and alleged sexual misconduct, many HBCU supporters question if institutions such as Howard University should publicly rebuke Sean “Diddy” Combs by revoking his honorary degree and giving money he donated back to him. Surveillance footage from the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, obtained by CNN last week, […]

Karma Bridges, the eldest daughter of rapper and actor Ludacris, has graduated from Spelman College. Ludacris shared on his Instagram that Karma graduated summa cum laude. Make Sure You Add “SUMMA CUM LAUDE” When You Speak About MINES @karma.christine HONORS,” he said in the caption of his post.   View this post on Instagram   A […]

The Atlanta Falcons have made HBCU history. The NFL owners voted today to add 4 limited partners to Atlanta Falcons ownership, including Dominique Dawes, Rosalind Brewer, Will Packer, and Rashaun Williams, per a report by NFL on CBS insider Jonathan Jones. The Atlanta Falcons officially announced the addition of Dawes, Brewer, Packer, and Williams on […]

Even after all of the drama surrounding his supposed donation to Florida A&M and the skepticism surrounding it, Gregory Gerami still stands by the value of the stocks he donated. TaMaryn Waters of The Tallahassee Democrat spoke with Gerami about the latest updates in the ongoing saga of Florida A&M accepting what was purported to […]

Former Nick Saban, Alabama defensive back Terrance Howard is leaving the Crimson Tide to play in the HBCU ranks. The talented defensive stalworth will be joining the North Carolina Central Eagles, per a report by Steven J. Gaither of HBCU Gameday. Howard committed to play for Alabama in 2023 but didn’t get playing time in […]

United States Representative Jasmine Crockett served as the commencement speaker for Texas Southern University and threw some shade at fellow representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, with whom she had a well-publicized back-and-forth last week. At the start of her commencement speech, she referenced her spat with Greene. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, fresh off her verbal annihilation of […]

Following President Joe Biden’s commencement speech Sunday morning, Morehouse College has released a statement via their social media accounts. The statement comes after some students and faculty members engaged in peaceful and silent protests and the conferring of an honorary degree for Biden. Today was a beautiful day. Class of 2024, congratulations, and Morehouse, well […]

Reonna Paul, the daughter of LeBron James super-agent Rich Paul, graduated from Clark Atlanta University on Saturday. Superstar R&B singer Adele at a live show shouted out Reonna, who she called her stepdaughter, for graduating from the HBCU. Adele’s remarks were posted on TikTok by the account @adelestats. @adelestats Adele has such a big heart […]

Stephen A. Smith addressed the controversial video released by CNN of rap mogul Diddy assaulting ex-girlfriend and R&B singer Cassie on his iHeartMedia podcast The Stephen A. Smith Show. Smith didn’t mince words about the video and the situation surrounding Diddy, as Smith said he watched the video ten times and recounted the video as […]

Last week, Deasha Pickens walked across the stage and concluded a decorated undergraduate journey at Fort Valley State University. Pickens majored in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice and was incredibly involved on campus throughout her years of study. She joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, where she developed lifelong friendships and leadership […]

In November 2023, Virginia State University made headlines as the first HBCU slated to host a presidential debate for the 2024 election. However, as of earlier this week, the fate of this historic event is up in the air. President Biden’s campaign team announced on Wednesday that the Democratic candidate will no longer take part […]

Amid President Joe Biden’s appearance at Morehouse College’s commencement on Sunday, the faculty of the HBCU has voted to award him with an honorary degree, per a report by NBC News. Biden was announced as the commencement speaker for Morehouse in late April. The announcement of his appearance at the ceremony promoted concern from faculty […]

Financial disclosure records from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics for 2023 reveal that Vice President Kamala Harris was given a ticket by ESPN to the 2023 Celebration Bowl and received tickets from Beyoncé to attend a show on the Renissance Tour. The disclosure of gifts is customary for government officials.The Celebration Bowl tickets were […]

Edward Waters University now has the highest enrollment growth of all HBCUs in the state, per a report by News4Jax. Earlier this year, the university began reporting record growth in enrollment, new student admittance and student retention. Only one academic year ago, EWU had only 638 students attending; however, for the 2023-2024 school year, the […]

Amid the controversy surrounding Gregory Gerami’s fraudulent donation of seemingly worthless stock to Florida A&M, discussions have sparked within the HBCU community. One key topic is the handling by university president Dr. Larry Robinson and all stakeholders regarding the gift. How did such misconduct go unnoticed? Despite a non-disclosure agreement, why were other Board of […]

In Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees meeting held this afternoon, university president Larry Robinson addressed the $237 million donation fiasco and accepted responsibility for what occurred. “Let me begin by stating that as president of Florida A&M University, I take full responsibility for this matter and the ensuing call out. I apologize to this board, […]

The 2024 NFL Draft took place in Detroit, Michigan, which, among other things, is the home of Pensole Lewis College Detroit. Also known as PLC, the college is the only design-focused HBCU in Detroit. The NFL collaborated with the students at PLC to come up with opportunities to showcase their artwork. “We are excited to […]

In an effort to keep the football team closer to home, Tennessee State University plans to renovate the 71-year-old Hale Stadium. The Tigers football team has hardly played on that field since the university inked a deal to share Nissan Stadium with the Tennessee Titans. Head coach Eddie George, who is entering his fourth season, […]

2024 signifies a major change in the storied legacy of the Orange Blossom Classic football game. Since its inception in 1933, the Classic has always featured the Florida A&M Rattlers against another HBCU opponent. The game was a staple from 1933 until 1978, when the event was discontinued. In 2021, OBC Executive Director Kendra Bulluck-Major […]

Florida A&M Vice President of Advancement Shawnta Friday-Stroud has resigned from her position amid the drama surrounding the institution following the alleged $237 million stock donation by Batterson Farms CEO Gregory Gerami. The story was initially reported by the Rattler Nation Blog, and it was shared on social media by Phillip Lewis, Deputy Editor at […]

Renowned journalist and talk show host Tamron Hall earned laughs from the crowd in her commencement speech at North Carolina A&T. During her address, Hall caught the attention of the soon-to-be-graduates with a reference to Kendrick Lamar’s latest and most popular song, ‘Not Like Us.’ Lamar has dominated social media with his public beef with […]

HBCUs are all too familiar with students who break barriers and rewrite history. This year, Marie Fowler became the oldest student to graduate from Howard University after receiving her doctorate in Divinity at 83 years of age. Last year, around the same time, Florida A&M graduate Tamia Potter became the first Black woman to gain […]

For the 2024 MEAC/SWAC Challenge, the Norfolk State Spartans and Florida A&M Rattlers will kick off on national television on ABC. ESPN revealed the college football schedules for Week 0 and Week 1 and highlighted some of the marquee matchups. The Week 0 games start Saturday, Aug. 24 at noon with a clash between Florida […]

According to a Law360 report, the Supreme Court has refused to hear two cases by former Texas Southern professor Deana Pollard Sacks. The court’s order list showed it would not grant certiorari for her petitions seeking to reopen Equal Pay Act, Title VII harassment, and race and gender bias claims against Texas Southern University. No […]

Jackson State women’s basketball star Ti’lan Boler is heading to Memphis via the transfer portal. She posted the news on her social media. Throughout her career, Boler has been dedicated to Jackson State until now. Progressing steadily from her freshman year in 2020, she achieved the title of a two-time All-SWAC First Team player in […]

Following a segment on Kevin Durant’s supposed unhappiness, Stephen A. Smith took to his Twitter to set the record straight. First Take did a segment on the Suns amid the team hiring former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer to replace Frank Vogul. Vogul was let go after the team was swept out of the […]

Even after 83 years of life, Marie Fowler is still not done improving herself and going through new experiences. On May 11, Fowler made history by becoming the oldest student in Howard University history to earn a degree. She received her doctorate in divinity, which she aptly described as a calling from God in an […]

Albany State University volleyball star Mariam Creighton was killed in a shooting at the Elleven45 Lounge nightclub in Atlanta, Georgia. The 21-year-old Creighton and 20-year-old Nakyris M. Ridley died from the shooting while four other victims sustained injuries, according to the Fulton County Police. The Stockbridge, Georgia native transferred to Albany State after originally playing […]

Legendary NFL player Ray Lewis received a posthumous degree from Virginia Union University on behalf of his son, Ray Lewis III, who passed away last year. Lewis III died on June 14, 2023, likely from a drug overdose. The football Hall-of-Fame linebacker put up a post of remembrance of his son on his Instagram page. […]

Nigel Sanders, the son of the renowned NFL legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, proudly graduated from Howard University this past Saturday. The news was shared with the world through an Instagram post by Barry Sanders himself, with two pictures showcasing the Sanders family celebrating Nigel’s achievement. “Congrats to my son @nigelsanjaisanders […]

Slutty Vegan CEO and Clark Atlanta alumna Pinky Cole gave the graduates of Savannah State University a huge jumpstart to their lives post-college. Cole served as the commencement speaker for the Tigers’s Spring Commencement Ceremony and she announced that she’s partnered with Operation Hope and One Million Black Businesses (1MBB) to allocate $8.9 million in […]

Former Jackson State and Colorado running back Sy’veon Wilkerson completes his third, and likely final, transfer in his collegiate career to Georgia State. Wilkerson started his journey at Delaware State and played with the Hornets for two seasons. He then transferred to Jackson State and enjoyed the best and most productive season of his career […]

Wilberforce University is following the trend established by Talladega and Fisk by becoming the third HBCU to being a gymnastics program. Although the university initially revealed its collaboration with Brown Girls Do Gymnastics months ago, it recently released another press release with more information. “Brown Girls Do Gymnastics and Wilberforce University join hands to launch […]