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HERO Sports recently released the 2023 regular season attendance figures for all FCS member schools. Once again, Jackson State led all of FCS in attendance, bringing in more fans on average than second-ranked Montana State. However, several other HBCUs were also featured on the list with prominent attendance numbers. Flordia A&M, Southern, Alabama State, and […]

North Carolina Central has been selected to compete in the 2024 NCAA FCS Playoffs after a successful season. Their selection was revealed on ESPNU’s FCS Football Selection Show which was broadcast on Sunday afternoon. North Carolina Central will face Richmond in the first round. North Carolina Central entered the season as the reigning Celebration Bowl […]

NBA star Steph Curry made his return to the Golden State Warriors tonight after missing the last few games with an injury. He’s made his return felt on the court, igniting the Warriors with his legendary skill but he also made a bold and timely pre-game fashion statement. Curry rocked a Howard University hoodie, captured […]

Rebounding from their 50-20 loss to Howard University to push them out of contention for the Celebration Bowl, North Carolina Central secured a dominant 55-14 victory over Delaware State. The record-setting victory gives North Carolina Central an NCAA FCS Playoffs resume that should get them selected on Sunday. EAGLES WIN! @NCCU_Football seniors go out in […]

The Soul Bowl rivalry matchup between Alcorn State and Jackson State lived up to the hype as the Braves won 28-24 over the Tigers. Jackson State hoped to finish their season with a decisive win over their rival while Alcorn hoped to remain in contention for the SWAC Championship. The game started with Alcorn scoring […]

With a 44-17 win over the Norfolk State Spartans, the South Carolina State Bulldogs send away retiring head coach Buddy Pough with a victory. Neither team were in contention to win the MEAC, but the Bulldogs were likely determined to get Pough, their longtime head coach, the final victory of his career. South Carolina State […]

The 2023 Florida Classic match-up game against Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman is always a hot topic in the HBCU Community. The Florida Classic is a college football rivalry between Bethune-Cookman University (BCU) and Florida A&M University (FAMU), two historically black universities. The game has been held annually since 1978 and typically takes place in late […]

In a surprising turn of events, Savannah James, renowned philanthropist and wife of NBA superstar LeBron James, has supported Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Marching 100 in the ESPN Band of the Year competition. Known for their immaculate musicianship and thrilling live performances, the Marching 100 has drawn the interest of prominent individuals such as James […]

The Howard University Bison have defeated the Morgan State University Bears 14-7 at Greene Stadium to clinch their second MEAC Conference Championship in a row, their first outright title since 1993. With the win, the Bison have officially punched their ticket to the 2023 Cricket Wireless Celebration Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia on December 16th.  The […]

In a final effort to win the SWAC West, the Prairie View A&M Panthers defeated the Alabama State Hornets 21-14 in a defensive battle. This game was a must-win for Prairie View A&M in order to make the SWAC Championship. They were tied with Alcorn State with identical 5-2 conference records, but PVAMU held the […]

Kutztown secured a definitive 38-14 win over CIAA champion Virginia Union on Saturday afternoon to open the NCAA Division II playoffs. Virginia Union never led in the game as Kutztown dominated all 60 minutes of the game. One of the biggest storylines of the game is how effective Kutztown ran the ball on the Panthers’ […]

In their final game of the season, the Hampton Pirates football team were utterly humiliated by the Elon Phoenix with a 51-14 loss. By the end of the first half, the Phoenix were up 44-7. Elon finished with 451 total yards of offense compared to 192 from Hampton. With the loss, the Pirates finish the […]

Former Jackson State star and current Louisville standout Kevin Coleman got a clutch touchdown to give the Cardinals the lead over the Miami Hurricanes this afternoon. His score was crucial, as it helped seal the win. KEVIN COLEMAN!!!!! 58-yards to the house!!!!! 📺 ABC#GoCards pic.twitter.com/uHPiuUCc12 — Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) November 18, 2023 Backed up on […]

North Carolina Central women’s basketball team completely dominated their matchup vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University, winning the game 132-22. The Lady Eagles had firm control of the game, even holding their opponent to only one point in the fourth quarter. Leading the charge for NCCU were Kimeira Burks and freshman sensation Kyla Bryant, who both had […]

Former Miss Norfolk State University Starlet Windham has released a new single entitled “Never”, per a release published on EIN Presswire. Windham released the song on streaming platforms as well as a music video on YouTube. Windham spoke about the release of “Never”, saying, “Completing this project is a dream come true! Music is my […]

The DC/Baltimore Rivalry is one that many people do not talk about enough. Whether that is over who is truly in the DMV, who has better slang, who made New Balances poppin, or even who the better HBCU is between Howard University and Morgan State University.  This Saturday, the rivalry takes center stage as arguably […]

Savannah State University’s women’s basketball team set a new single-season record after defeating Trinity Baptist College 114-64 in Tiger Arena, breaking the old school record of 40 points in the third quarter, originally set back in 2018. The Lady Tigers scored 44 points, establishing a new school record. Junior guard Mya Byrd was hitting from […]

Actor Morris Chestnut is set to be the keynote speaker 2023 BizTech Challenge next week, per a statement by Nexus Louisiana. Chestnut is a famed actor known for several standout roles including as Rickey in “Boyz In the Hood” and “The Best Man” series of movies as Lance Sullivan. He is currently the host of […]

The Florida Classic festivities featuring Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman have kicked off and Dr. Larry Robinson trolled Bethune-Cookman epically with a hilarious entrance to the Florida Classic Consortium Kick-Off Luncheon. Robinson mimicked a boxer’s entrance, coming into the ballroom with a black and white silk robe on over his collared shirt and black and white […]

Alabama A&M escaped Mississippi Valley State in a 30-21 victory to end the season. Alabama A&M withstood being outscored 14-9 in the second half to prevent a comeback attempt by the Delta Devils in the Thursday Night season finale for both teams. Alabama A&M struck first when Quincy Casey found Jacolby Hewitt 49-yard pass to […]

The Norfolk State Lady Spartans extended their impressive winning streak with a convincing 67-53 win over Appalachian State. Although the Lady Spartans faced some early setbacks, they quickly regained control of the game and never looked back. The first quarter saw a slow start from the Lady Spartans, allowing Appalachian State to take an early […]

Grambling’s Women’s Basketball Team secured a remarkable upset victory against Arizona State in the Pac-12/SWAC Legacy Series. The Lady Tigers celebrated their first Power Five triumph since 2018 with a dominating win that put the basketball world on notice. Right from the start, it was clear that Grambling and Arizona State were evenly matched. They […]

Happy Founder’s Day to the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated! Celebrating 112 years of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. With the motto” friendship is essential to the soul” the men of Omega have been forming lifetime bonds since their founding in 1911. Whether you call them “Ques”, “the Bruhz”, or “Men of Omega”, […]

We’re reaching the end of the season and there are so many clinching scenarios for different MEAC programs in December. It’s moments like these that make College Football one of the most thrilling and nail-biting extravaganzas in the world. But the MEAC Conference, despite facing setbacks with the departure of Hampton, North Carolina A&T, FAMU, […]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated is celebrating 112th years of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. Omega Psi Phi was the first international fraternity to be founded on a historically Black college campus. In honor of Founder’s Day here is a list of five notable “Men of Omega.”: Bayard Rustin, Jessie Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, Steve Harvey […]

Dr. Marcus L. Thompson has been appointed as the 13th president of Jackson State University, per a release by the institution. The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning appointed Thompson in the role during a meeting held in Jackson this afternoon. His appointment will be effective on November 27th and a welcome […]

The North Carolina A&T Lady Aggies picked up a resounding win over Wake Forest on Wednesday evening. The Lady Aggies are a legitimately good team, boasting an 8-point lead over the Lady Bulldogs of Georgia in their November 6th matchup before dropping the game 71-59. North Carolina A&T entered the game confidently and played Wake […]

Morgan State, Jackson State, and Michigan football alumnus Daylen Baldwin is set to work out for the Browns on Friday morning, per a report by Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz. Schultz tweeted, “Former Jackson State and Michigan WR Daylen Baldwin will workout for the #Browns tomorrow morning, a source tells @BleacherReport. Baldwin has been fully medically […]

Howard University alumna Caché McClay secured the job of a lifetime, becoming a reporter on all things Beyoncé for Gannett Media Group. McClay secured the job over hundreds of applicants who wanted the opportunity to cover one of the biggest music stars of all time. “I’m honored to be in this position,” McClay said to […]

In an intense nail-biter, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats came out on top with a thrilling 74-72 overtime victory against the Iona Gaels. Despite being down 18-7 in the first quarter, the Wildcats made an impressive comeback, thanks to Chanelle McDonald’s outstanding performance, scoring a total of 24 points throughout the game. Iona started off strong, hitting […]

The Howard University Bison came out on top in an intense Tuesday Night Basketball showdown against the Boston University Terriers, sealing a solid 64-53 victory. Leading the way was Bryce Harris, rocking the number 34 jersey, who showed off his skills with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Harris had some serious accuracy, hitting seven of […]

In a surprising turn of events, Howard pulled off a huge win against North Carolina Central, with a resounding 50-20 victory. This highly anticipated match showcased the skills of two standout teams in the MEAC Conference. Earlier in the afternoon, the South Carolina State Bulldogs faced a tough loss against the Morgan State Bears, setting […]

Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, daughter of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, was revealed as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on Wednesday evening at Spelman College. Zahara enrolled at Spelman in the Fall 2022 school year and made headlines when the Academy Award-winning actress announced that she would be attending the HBCU.   View […]

The Flordia Classic between Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman is Saturday and the Rattlers defensive lineman reminisced on his memorable scoop n’ score touchdown in the 2021 edition of the game with the Tallahassee Democrat. Hunt’s 46-yard fumble recovery touchdown came with 44 seconds left in the third quarter. Bethune Cookman was on their own 40 […]

Southern University held a press conference this afternoon following yesterday’s dismissal of Eric Dooley as head football coach. The press conference was led by head athletic director Roman Banks and he also introduced acting head coach Sean Wallace and interim head coach Terrance Graves, who will be serving as Southern’s head coach for the Bayou […]

Tennessee State has joined the other nine public universities in Tennessee to spearhead a campaign meant to increase awareness of the benefits of a four-year degree in the state, per a report by the Lewis Herald. The campaign, called “For The Future”. is meant to span multiple years and involve community stakeholders across all 95 […]

Recently, Howard University hosted a symposium entitled, “We Center Blackness: Howard, Diversity, and Diaspora” featuring expert speakers from fields such as law, medicine, history, and politics, per a release by Howard-based publication The Dig. The symposium, held in Founders Library, acted as a way to welcome and introduce the university’s new president, Ben Vinson III, […]

Howard University sophomore Immanuel Martin is aiming to bridge the wide gap between his community and local police, per a report by DC News Now. A resident and native of Prince George’s County Maryland, Martin spent this past summer as an intern for his local police department. During his time interning, he shadowed every aspect […]

Hampton University guard Jordan Nesbitt, the men’s basketball team’s leading scorer last season, will continue to miss time due to eligibility issues. Nesbitt’s absence adds another chapter to the school’s ongoing situation with student-athlete eligibility concerns. Hampton’s athletic director Anthony Henderson spoke to the Virginia Pilot about the situation. “He’ll be back soon,” Henderson said. […]