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Renowned rapper 2Chainz returned to his alma mater Alabama State for his “Rock The Campus” tour. 2Chainz performed with Skooly, as well as the university’s marching band, the Marching Hornets.   Rock The Bells and Ford were the key sponsors for the event. Rock the Bells is a media platform owned by rapper and actor […]

The Arkansas Pine-Bluff Golden Lions pulled off an impressive 78-76 upset against the SMU Mustangs on Monday night. The Golden Lions sat in the driver’s seat for much of the game, controlling the pace and forcing the Mustangs to play their style of basketball. The upset continues a recent streak of HBCU basketball squads defeating […]

Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed is reportedly interested in the Grambling State head coaching position, according to HBCU Sports. The position recently opened after the university fired former head coach Hue Jackson after just two years on the job. Reed had accepted the head coaching position at Bethune-Cookman last December. However, the […]

Jackson State football does not currently have a stronghold on the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) the way it did while Deion Sanders was at the helm, but it still enjoyed another winning season and finished near the top of the league standings under first-year head coach T.C. Taylor. Though, there is a reality in which […]

Savannah State suffered a defeat as Miles College surged ahead with 15 crucial points, securing a 59-46 victory. Mykayle Carter showcased brilliance with 20 points, while Corey Trotter contributed 10 points and an impressive 13 rebounds, further extending the Miles College Bears’ winning streak. Savannah State entered this matchup with a two-game winning streak, having […]

The Southern Jaguars pulled off a miracle upset against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, the #21 team in the entire country. The Jaguars visited Mississippi State while on a five-game skid, and many expected the losing streak to continue. The Bulldogs were expected to win by at least 25 points, according to odds set by ESPN […]

You know what they say, “If you’re not first then you’re….” Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated is celebrating 117 years of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and uplifting humanity. Alpha Phi Alpha was the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African- American. In honor of Founder’s Day here is a list of five notable “Ice Cold […]

South Carolina State has made it clear that they want Chennis Berry as their next head football coach. Per a report by Steven J. Gaither of HBCU Gameday, the Bulldogs have sent an offer to Berry last week. Ironically, Berry was seen at South Carolina State with Buddy Pough last week at Dawson Stadium, per […]

Happy Founder’s Day to the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated! Celebrating 117 years of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity. These “Men of Distinction” have been dedicated to serving their communities since 1906, especially through education. Showing some love to the “Oldest and the Coldest” frat there is, let’s get […]

The Hampton Pirates easily dispatch of the Virginia University of Lynchburg Dragons with a dominant 121-66 victory. Having won just one of their last five games, the Pirates were eager to notch another tally in the ‘W’ column. This is their second time scoring over 100 points this season – they previously put up 109 […]

With a 35-14 victory against the Prairie View A&M Panthers, the Florida A&M Rattlers secure their first SWAC Championship in school history and move on to the Celebration Bowl. Many expected the Rattlers to win as they had demolished the Panthers earlier in the year, 45-7. The Celebration Bowl is set! Howard and Florida A&M […]

Current Morehouse student Jeremiah Lowther made what some would consider an ambitious decision: choosing to attend an HBCU over an Ivy League institution. In the conversation about college choice, many urge students to go to institutions where they can join a thriving network of alumni as well as obtain a prestigious degree that opens doors […]

The Norfolk State Spartans earned a statement victory with a 63-60 win over the VCU Rams. The Spartans win back-to-back games against Virginia teams having beaten William & Mary 96-62 on Tuesday. Norfolk State improves to 6-3, the best record in the MEAC, although conference games have yet to commence. In the Spartans’ previous game […]

Florida A&M is hosting the SWAC Championship this year after a stellar season and they are expected to bring in a huge payday per a report by WCTV. Florida Vice President of Advancement Shawnta Friday-Stroud spoke about the big gains of having the game in Bragg, saying, “We’re going to be bringing people here from […]

South Carolina State star running back Jawarn Howell entered the transfer portal following an electric season for the Bulldogs. He announced his intention to transfer on his social media account. He said in his announcement, “I have decided to enter my name into the transfer portal. I would like to thank SC STATE for allowing […]

As the Florida Beach Bowl is set to kick off between Fort Valley State & Johnson C. Smith on December 13th, the matchup will serve as a homecoming of sorts for several players in the matchup. Fort Valley & Johnson C. Smith have 35 players combined from the state of Florida (20 from Johnson C. […]

Duke University recently received $100 million, the largest single donation in the history of the university, and it can help local HBCUs in the state of North Carolina. Per a report by the News & Observer, the donation was made by the Duke Endowment which is a private foundation established in 1924 by James B. […]

Alabama State star wide receiver Kisean Johnson is the latest HBCU standout to enter the transfer portal immediately following the season. Johnson made the announcement on his social media accounts that he’s entering the transfer portal, a blow to an Alabama State square that had an offensive attack that started to hum towards the middle […]

CNN Anchor Abby Phillip will be addressing the graduates of Bowie State University as their Fall 2023 commencement speaker, per a statement by the university. Phillip will address 400+ graduates of Bowie Satate and their families on Thursday, December 21st at the Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex. Abby Phillip, who previously served as CNN’s […]

Tuskegee University star wide receiver Antonio Meeks is entering the transfer portal, per a post on Twitter/X on yesterday evening announcing his decision. The move comes as a blow to a Tuskegee team that made the SIAC Championship in 2022 and was in the driver’s seat for a second appearance in the game opposite Benedict […]

Chennis Berry has been linked to several HBCU coaching vacancies over the past few months but none have been  more plausible than the South Carolina State position. Buddy Pough announced his retirement from the job after 22 years at the helm slightly before the season started. The move led to massive speculation on who would […]

A study published by the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University finds that black students are more likely to finish their undergraduate degree from an HBCU than from another institution. The study, titled “HBCU Enrollment and Longer-Term Outcomes,” analyzed data from nearly 1.2 million Black students who took the SAT between 2004 and […]

ABC News president Kim Godwin will address the graduates of her alma mater Florida A&M University during Fall Commencement on December 15th at 6 PM EST. This will be her second commencement that she will speak at this fall as she was recently announced as Morgan State’s commencement ceremony. Godwin, a native of Panama City, […]

The Black College Football Hall of Fame revealed the 28 finalists for induction for the Class of 2024. The list includes notable names that shaped the game of HBCU football, including current ESPN analyst Jay Walker who led Howard to an undefeated season and HBCU National Championship in 1993. Grambling legend and chairman/co-founder of the […]

The Norfolk State Spartans easily dispatch of the William & Mary Tribe in a 96-62 rout. The Spartans return to their winning ways after an 80-67 defeat to the Wichita State Shockers. With the victory, Norfolk State moves to 5-3 on the year. Within the first couple minutes of the game, the Spartans jumped out […]

Former Campbell Fighting Camel standout quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on X Wednesday morning. Williams, a redshirt senior, is expected to garner some interest from FBS schools. However, given his experience playing against HBCUs, the transfer quarterback may consider joining a former rival. “Dear Campbell,” Williams wrote on his […]

Star Texas Southern quarterback Andrew Body is entering the transfer portal, per a late-night tweet by AithELITE. The news comes as Texas Southern looks to find a new coach after deciding not to renew the contract of head coach Charles McKinney and Texans great Andre Johnson indicating to the Houston Chronicle that he has some […]

Students at Savannah State University are furious over the lack of hot water in the University Village. Students have recently voiced their concerns over the lack of hot water in the university’s dormitories. In response, Housing Director Michael Sharpe sent out a mass email to faculty and students, providing assurance that the issue will be […]

The 50th Annual Bayou Classic was broadcast on NBC for the second year in a row after a stint on the now-defunct NBC Sports Network and it got significant viewership on one of the biggest weekends in college football. The Bayou Classic drew 685,0000 viewers on NBC, per a ratings report by SportsMediaWatch. The Bayou […]

Jackson State football placekicker Leilani Armenta has made the decision to step away from soccer to pursue football full-time. Armenta released a letter of her intentions to continue her football career and focus on it full-time via her social media accounts. Her statement read, “I would like to thank God, my parents and everyone who […]

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the United States Surgeon General, stopped at Hampton University on Nov. 29. Hampton was the last destination on his college mental health tour. Murthy partnered with actor and mental health advocate Da’Vinchi on their “We Are Made to Connect” college tour. The tour is yet another instance of mental health support demonstrated […]

Former Grambling State head football coach Hue Jackson spoke about his time at the university. Jackson joined renowned HBCU YouTuber Offscript for an exclusive live interview. The 45-minute interview covered Jackson’s tenure at Grambling, why he believed he was fired, and his future coaching plans. The former head coach of the Cleveland Browns signed a […]

Alabama A&M recently had the opportunity to perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and talk show host Sherri Shepherd shouted them out on her syndicated talk show! Shepherd was at the parade with her family and saw the performance first-hand and spoke about it in a segment on her show. Thanks for the love […]

Houston Texans standout and former NFL All-Pro Andre Johnson is open to taking the job as head coach at Texas Southern, per comments obtained by the Houston Chronicle. Johnson, who’s never served as a head coach or assistant coach, wants to follow in the footsteps of Deion Sanders and Eddie George. Johnson also recently made […]

Howard University is moving forward with an Urban Research and Policy initiative which is planned to line up nearly $15.5 million to fund scholarships and research opportunities for current students and prospective students, per a report by the Washington Business Journal. Howard University’s Center of Excellence in Housing and Urban Research and Policy (CHURP) initiative […]

New Howard University president Dr. Ben Vinson II has ambitious plans for the institution. He spoke with NBC Washington about his vision for the institution earlier this month prior to his inauguration. Vinson spoke about how it feels leading Howard University, saying, “There are so many legends that have worked here at Howard University, that […]

Commissioners from multiple HBCU conferences met in Washington, D.C., to discuss Name, Image, and Likeness policies with legislators. The group of commissioners wanted to ensure that HBCU athletes would receive the same level of benefits from NIL as their counterparts at PWIs. Charles McClelland, Jacquie McWilliams, Sonja Stills, and Anthony Holloman were all in attendance. […]

After an incredibly successful season, Florida A&M Rattlers head football coach Willie Simmons was named the SWAC Coach of the Year. 🚨 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 🚨 Coach Simmons has been named the SWAC Coach of the Year after leading the Rattlers to an undefeated conference record, the #1 defense in the nation, and […]

Alabama A&M alumnus and Indianapolis Colts great Robert Mathis was just announced as a semi-finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mathis was one of the greatest HBCU players to enter the NFL in the modern era. He joins other Colts legends in Dwight Freeney, Reggie Wayne, and Andre Johnson for the Class of […]