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Entergy, an energy company serving Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas announced its upcoming sponsorship of the annual Bayou Classic football game between Southern University and Grambling State University. This year, the Bayou Classic will take place on Nov. 25 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. The game draws attention from around the country, […]

 A Chick-fil-A in Atalanta, Georgia is donating $500,000 to Morris Brown College to help grow the next generation of diverse leaders per a report by local affiliate WSB-TV. The fast-food chain partnered with the college back in 2021 with an initial $500,00 donation and is now matching that donation. The donation will allow the continuation […]

North Carolina Central’s head football coach Trei Oliver reaffirms his disbelief in a MEAC championship game. The 8-2 Eagles are facing their season’s mortality after a surprising 50-20 loss to the Howard Bison. Howard has the chance to win the conference with a victory over Morgan State on Nov. 18. Despite their stellar overall record, […]

Florida A&M University (FAMU) proudly revealed the extension of Dr. Larry Robinson’s contract, per a report by the Tallahassee Democrat. The Board of Trustees at Florida A&M University authorized President Robinson’s one-year contract extension in addition to his above-average evaluation. Robinson’s current contract expires on December 31, but with the new agreement, an 18% bonus […]

Jackson State’s head football coach T.C. Taylor spoke glowingly about Alcorn State’s head coach, Fred McNair. Reporter David Edelstein posted a clip on X where Taylor talked about his friendship and overall relationship with McNair. “Fred McNair is a great coach, great friend of mine,” he said. “He’s going to have that team ready to […]

In the annual Battle of the Bay, the Hampton Pirates could not complete the late game comeback against the Norfolk State Spartans. Hampton’s men’s basketball team drops to 1-2 after the game. Within a week, the team has lost games to their biggest rivals in Norfolk State and Howard. One the other hand, the Spartans […]

Howard University alumni Nagea Kirkley (B.A. ‘23) and William Reed (B.A. ‘21), were recently awarded the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2023–2024 school year, per a statement by the university. Kirleky graduated from the university as an international affairs and community development double major French studies minor in the spring of 2023. […]

The Prairie View A&M Panthers escape with their second victory of the year with a 79-74 win over the Abilene Christian Wildcats. The Panthers were powered by two 20+ point performances, though one came from an unexpected source. With the victory, PVAMU moves to 2-2 on the year. The entire game was a high scoring, […]

Spelman College has been ranked the number one HBCU in the country consecutively for the past 14 years according to U.S News and World Report ranking. This all-female private liberal arts college was the starting point for many accomplished women across several fields. Here is a list of some of Spelman’s most notable “Spelmanites.” Alice […]

The Norfolk State Spartans’ women’s basketball team blew the doors off of the Radford Highlander’s with a convincing 70-46 victory on Nov. 12. The Spartans traveled to Radford to earn their third win of the season while giving their opponent’s their first loss. Norfolk State currently sits at 3-0 with just one more game until […]

After a shocking defeat at the hands of the Colorado Buffaloes a week ago, Angel Reese and the LSU Tigers cruised past the Mississippi Valley State Devilettes for their second win over 50 points of the season. The defending NCAA National Champions crushed Queens (NC) 112-55, and they most recently routed MVSU by 62 points. […]

Howard University player Seth Towns has been cleared by the NCAA to have his 8th season of eligibility, per a report by Jeff Goodman of The Messenger. Howard’s Seth Towns has been cleared by the NCAA, Coach Kenny Blakeney told @TheMessenger. — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 14, 2023 Seth Towns began his career in 2016 […]

Following the conclusion of the season, the SIAC has released their All-Conference first and second-team selections. The list comes after all-conference honors were released in advance of the SIAC Championship game between Benedict and Albany State The SIAC All-Conference First and Second teams are below. ALL-CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM POSITION NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION HOMETOWN Offensive Line […]

Winston-Salem State University announced that homecoming will take place on November 3-9, 2024. The announcement comes a year in advance of homecoming and only weeks after the Rams 2023 homecoming, which took place from October 15-October 31. Save the Date!!! Homecoming 2024 is November 3-9! pic.twitter.com/KzAiKKLocw — WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) October 26, 2023 This year’s […]

Tennessee State University is gearing up for its highly anticipated fall commencement ceremony, set to take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 9 a.m. The event will be held at the prestigious Gentry Center Complex, where nearly 700 graduating students will proudly walk the stage to receive their hard-earned degrees. Journalist and former CNN […]

A series of conflicting reports are arising surrounding Texas Southern’s head football coach Charles McKinney’s future with the team. Kenn Rashad of HBCU Sports reported that the school had no intentions of re-signing McKinney to a new deal. However, Steven J. Gaither of HBCU Gameday revealed that Texas Southern reached out to deny the claim. […]

Josh Smith, a 13-year NBA veteran, asserted his belief in HBCU hoops at the NBA Player Association’s HBCU Top 50 Camp over the summer. Smith gave a quick interview to Mason Smith, a writer for the Pocono Record and graduate of Alabama State University. Although the interview took place months ago, the contents of Smith’s […]

A video clip of Hampton and Howard cheerleaders dancing to Beyonce went viral on multiple social media platforms as viewers debated which dance team won the battle. During a break in the basketball game between the rival HBCUs, the two dance teams squared off as the band played a version of Juvenile’s Back That Thang Up. Beyonce’s […]

Eric Dooley has officially been fired as head coach of Southern University. Per a report by WAFB, the University has decided to move on effective immediately. Dooley will be replaced by Terrence Graves as interim head coach. Graves has served as special teams coordinator and linebackers coach for the team. More information is set to […]

Rumors have been circulating about Eric Dooley being fired as head coach of Southern University. Rumors of the Jaguar head coach being dismissed circulated on Twitter on Monday morning, leading HBCU media outlets and local reporters to reach out to both Dooley and Southen University Athletics to get the correct story. Athletic Director Roman Banks […]

North Carolina A&T fought valiantly against the University of Rhode Island but ultimately fell short 31-24. Rhode Island entered the game as the and adept passing team. They showed why immediately. Quarterback Kasim Hill connected with Kahtero Summers for a remarkable 34-yard catch and run, giving the Rams an early 7-0 lead. A&T responded with […]

South Carolina State suffered a close 20-17 defeat against Morgan State in Buddy Pough’s final home game as coach of the Bulldogs. Despite initially taking a 14-6 lead, the Bulldogs couldn’t maintain their advantage as Morgan State scored 14 straight points to make a comeback in the second half that ultimately helped them win the […]

Many are called but only a few are chosen to join this illustrious brotherhood. As the only all-male HBCU in the nation, Morehouse College is the home of some of the most influential and prominent men in the world. Here is a list of men who have the honor of being “A man of Morehouse.” […]

In another shocking result in HBCU football Texas Southern dominated Alcorn 44-10, a significant game in the SWAC West division race. The game was moved from Saturday to Sunday due to the Houston Dynamo hosting a Major League Soccer playoff game in Shell Energy Stadium, the venue for the Braves & Tigers’s contest. Texas Southern […]

The inaugural Florida Beach Bowl will feature Fort Valley State University & Johnson C. Smith University, per an announcement by the bowl committee. The decision comes as several SIAC & CIAA schools lobbied to have their institutions featured in the inaugural game. 🚨 The Stage is set for the Inaugural Florida Beach Bowl! – We […]

Benedict College & Virginia Union have made the 2023 NCAA Division II Playoffs, per an announcement on NCAA.com’s selection show. Benedict has been ranked as the top team in Super Region II so they will receive a bye in the opening round and will play the winner of the Lenoir-Rhyne (10-1) vs. Shepherd (9-2) matchup. […]

Happy Founder Day’s to the ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated! 101 years of scholarship, sisterhood, and service. Since their founding in 1922, the ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho have been dedicated to influencing positive change and uplifting the community. Showing love to the ladies in that royal blue and gold, let’s dive into […]

Head coach Eddie George’s Tennessee State Tigers have dropped their second game in a row after a competitive loss to Eastern Illinois. The Tigers hoped to get back on track following their 35-21 defeat last week at the hands of Charleston Southern, but they came up short again. Despite the impressive 6-4 record, Tennessee State […]

With a dominating 44-21 victory over the Delaware State Hornets, the Norfolk State Spartans finally snap their five-game losing streak. The Spartans had been searching for that elusive third win of the season since Week 4 when they defeated Towson 21-14. During the losing streak, Norfolk State lost four of the five games by a […]

The women of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated are celebrating 101 years of sisterhood, leadership, and service. With the motto “Greater Service, Greater Progress”, these women have lived up to those words through their various national programs and positive impact on the community. In honor of Founder’s Day, here are five notable women of SGRho. […]

Prairie View A&M staged a remarkable comeback to secure a thrilling 27-21 victory over Southern University, their SWAC West rival, on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers took an early lead in the first quarter with a 60-yard touchdown pass to Shemar Savage from Trezon Conley, but Southern responded with a Kendic Rhymes 7-yard touchdown run. The […]

The Hampton Pirates fell on their face late in their final home game of the year as the William & Mary Tribe walked away with a 31-10 victory. Despite the frigid temperatures, fans filled Armstrong Stadium to celebrate both Senior Day and Veterans Day Weekend. The game, albeit low scoring, was competitive for the first […]

Florida A&M dominated Lincoln (California) Oaklanders 28-0 on Saturday afternoon. This game served as a tune-up for Florida A&M before their highly-anticipated face-off against Bethune-Cookman University in the Florida Classic. Florida A&M dominated the game against Lincoln (CA), outgaining them 236-171. They had a significant advantage on the ground, with a 141-32 yardage difference. Florida […]

Bethune Cookman stunned the HBCU world with a 31-14 win over Connell Maynor and Alabama A&M Univeristy to notch their second SWAC victory. Heading into their rivalry matchup against Florida A&M, the Wildcats have won two straight games over Mississippi Valley and now the Bulldogs. Alabama A&M looked to have firm control of the game […]

Virginia Union beat defending champions Fayetteville State University to win the 2023 CIAA Championship, their first in 22 years. The game was a pretty one-sided affair as the Panthers capitalized on their offensive opportunities while the Broncos had a wildly ineffective offensive attack. Fayetteville State finished the game with only 130 offensive yards (94 passing, […]

In an impressive display of dominance, Benedict College secured its second consecutive SIAC Championship with a resounding 47-10 victory. The Tigers remain undefeated for the second year in a row as they now set their sights on the Division II playoffs, entering as the number one seed in NCAA Super Region II. The game kicked […]

On Saturday afternoon, Virginia Union and Fayetteville State will face off for the CIAA Championship with significant stakes on the line. A win for the Panthers will surely put them in the Division II Playoffs. A win for Fayetteville State would make them back-to-back CIAA Champions, an accomplishment that will further cement them in the […]

After a slow start, Grambling went on to dominate the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 43-14. The resounding victory puts Hue Jackson and the Tigers at 5-5 on the season (4-3 in conference) as they head to New Orleans to play Southern University in the annual Bayou Classic. UAPB got on the scoreboard early […]

Edward Waters University president Dr. A. Zachary Faison Jr. took to Twitter/X this morning to pose an interesting question to Florida A&M ahead of their Week 11 matchup against Lincoln (California). Faison believes that the Rattlers should include the Tigers in their future list of Division II opponents. Faison posted, “Not sure what the details […]