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Tennessee State University is joining in on the fight against high maternal mortality rates in the state. The university received a $2.3 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Maternal mortality rates increased 40% between 2020 and 2021. They’ve jumped from 861 deaths to 1,205, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]

Alcorn State University defensive back Keenan Leachman described his epic performance against Southern University as “personal.” “They (Southern) didn’t recruit me out of high school.” “It was personal playing against my hometown team.” Alcorn State defensive back Keenan Leachman had the game of a lifetime. 2 INTs, pick six and a forced fumble TD return […]

Buddy Pough, the current head coach for South Carolina State’s football team and the school’s interim athletic director, confirmed that he would not hold the latter position much longer. The university named Pough as the interim athletic director after Keshia Campbell, the previous interim, stepped down. Pough talked about the athletic director position in his […]

The Norfolk State Spartans women’s basketball team outlasted the William & Mary Tribe in a game that came down to the wire. The reigning MEAC champions likely weren’t expecting so much adversity in their first game, but they begin their season on a positive note. While the Spartans walked away with the slight victory, the […]

Clark Atlanta secured a big out-of-conference win over Mercer University 71-64. Mercer, an accomplished Division I program well known for their epic upset victory over Duke in the 2014 March Madness tournament, enters the 2023-2024 season after struggling last season. The Bears finished 14-19 and 6-12 in the Southern Conference. Clark Atlanta struggled in the […]

On Monday, Shannon Sharpe returned to his alma mater Savannah State University for the start of First Take’s HBCU Homecoming Tour. The morning debate show broadcasted live from Tiger Arena on campus, covering several aspects of Shape’s time at the HBCU as well as the the program’s regular sports topics. Sharpe took over the “Stephen’s […]

Norfolk State University has announced Emmy- Award-winning actress, producer, best-selling author, and philanthropist Sheryl Lee Ralph as the keynote speaker for their fall commencement ceremony. The 111th Commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 9 a.m. on the campus of Norfolk State University. Approximately, 500 students are set to graduate from […]

In an exciting offensive showdown, the Bowie State Bulldogs came out on top with a 46-30 win against the Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Lions. The Bulldogs, who faced challenges throughout the season, finished strong with a solid victory over a strong Lions team. The game began with Lincoln (PA) taking an early 7-0 lead, but […]

After one season at the helm of the program, Morehouse has fired head football coach Gerard Wilcher. Wilcher, a Morehouse alumnus, finished the season 1-9 after beating rival Clark Atlanta University in the Battle of the AUC. He penned a letter to the Morehouse community, saying: “After a hard-fought 8 months, my time has come […]

North Carolina A&T put up a valiant effort to get a win over Towson University during the “Greatest Homecoming On Earth” but unfortunately fell short 42-32, North Carolina A&T had their best offensive performance of the season, finishing the game with 501 yards of total offense with 248 passing yards. The Aggies have struggled to […]

In a stunning turnaround, Miles College bounced back from a devastating 48-7 loss to Albany State with an impressive 35-10 victory over rival Tuskegee University. This win not only dealt a blow to Tuskegee’s chances of claiming the SIAC Championship but also secured a championship berth for Albany State. Tuskegee came into the game with […]

In a thrilling showdown, Jacobian Morgan showcased his offensive prowess, leading Jackson State to a hard-fought 21-19 win over the Andrew Body-less Texas Southern Tigers. Morgan’s outstanding performance included a touchdown pass and two rushing touchdowns, amassing an impressive 182 passing yards. The action kicked off in the opening quarter when Morgan orchestrated an eight-play, […]

After scoring 14 unanswered points entering the fourth quarter to tie the game with 7:53 minutes left, the Tigers fell to Charleston Southern 35-21. The win snapped an impressive four-game winning streak that dated back to October 7th when they beat Kennesaw State University 27-20. Charleston Southern capitalized out the gate, nabbing a 14-point lead […]

On November 6th, the ESPN show “First Take” will broadcast live from Savannah State University. Notable alumnus Shannon Sharpe will be returning to his alma mater, Savannah State University. Sharpe, a former student-athlete, achieved great success as a wide receiver/tight end from 1986 to 1989, earning several accolades including being named to the All-SIAC First […]

After leading for a large portion of the game, Fort Valley State allowed rival Albany State to score 13 unanswered points to win the game 13-7 and clinch a birth in the SIAC Championship. The game was a defensive battle that was defined by the quarterbacks for both teams. Fort Valley struck first after Fort […]

North Carolina Central solidified themselves as the best football team in the MEAC with a 38-24 homecoming victory over the Norfolk State Spartans. The Eagles move to 8-1 on the year and are 3-0 in the conference. The Spartans, on the other hand, were already struggling when they ran into the buzzsaw that is North […]

Virginia Union secured a 30-20 victory over rival Virginia State on Saturday. The win secures the CIAA North division for the Panthers and sets them up for a CIAA Championship showdown with the reigning champion Fayetteville State Broncos. Right from the start, Virginia Union showcased their offensive prowess, marching down the field on their first […]

With a commanding 44-21 victory over Southern University, Alcorn State University’s football program claims the top spot in the SWAC West division. Though both teams entered the matchup with identical overall (5-3) and conference (4-1) records, the Alcorn State Braves had the game under control for almost all 60 minutes. Last season, Southern won this […]

Florida A&M came out on top in an exciting offensive matchup against Alabama A&M, clinching a 42-28 victory. This big win solidified Florida A&M’s spot as the SWAC East champions. setting the stage for the final weeks of the season and ensuring that the championship game will take place on their campus. Coming back to […]

The Hampton Pirates eke out a tough road victory against the Maine Black Bears in an intense shootout. Hampton entered the game at 2-3 in the CAA, looking to even their record before their heavyweight bout against #4 William & Mary. Meanwhile, Maine came in with a 2-7 record, hoping for some positivity before the […]

Leilani Armenta has been one of the most talked about players in HBCU football this year. The soccer star turned Tiger placekicker made history last week against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff when she became the first woman in Division I football to score a point. Today, her story was featured on ESPN […]

Wiley College has officially earned University status and will now be referred to as Wiley University. The school celebrated the momentous achievement during this week’s homecoming festivities and was announced at the Returning to Our Roots” event that was held on Friday. The name “Wiley University” isn’t new, as it was the original name of […]

For the second consecutive season, the Benedict College Tigers will finish the regular season (10-0) after defeating the Allen University Yellow Jackets 37-9.  Head Coach Chennis Berry expressed his emotions about his team and their undefeated season in a quote obtained by Benedict College Athletics “This is year 29 for me coaching college football, and […]

Following a successful homecoming week that ended in a 45-7 rout over Prairie View A&M University, Florida A&M has announced the date for their 2024 homecoming festivities as well as their homecoming opponent. Per the institution’s social media, the date for FAMU’s homecoming is November 2, 2024. They’ll be matching up against the Texas Southern […]

In the final game of the regular season, the winless Clark Atlanta Panthers (0-9) will host the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers (0-9) at Panther Stadium. The Panthers, led by Junior running back Daquon Kincey and his impressive stats of 123 carries, 637 yards, and 10 touchdowns, have a strong emphasis on the running game, ranking […]

“Win the game,” Coach Aaron Kelton of Savannah GA exclaimed. This is the mindset that the Savannah State football team embraces as they prepare to travel to Jackson, Tennessee to face the Lane College Dragons, who currently hold a 1-7 record. Despite being out of the championship and Division II playoff picture, the Savannah State […]

Edward Waters completed their amazing season with a win over Virginia University of Lynchburg. The win secured a winning season for the Tigers, securing their best record since 2004. Head coach Toriano Morgan spoke highly about his team after a phenomenal season. “We’re a program that is continuing to grow.” In his final college football […]

After police launched an investigation into the Colorado football players’ jewelry getting stolen at the Rose Bowl during the team’s matchup against UCLA, several items have been returned and suspects have emerged. Per a report by The Athletic, the police received several calls to their tip line have led to important leads in the investigation, […]

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference witnessed a fierce battle for positioning, with Howard and South Carolina State vying for dominance. A win for Howard would have solidified their tie for first place with North Carolina Central, while South Carolina State sought to shake up the standings and improve their conference record to 2-1. As you might […]

Deacon Jones, an alumnus of South Carolina State and Mississippi Valley State, is renowned for his formidable defense. Standing at an impressive 6’4″ and weighing 272 pounds, Jones was not only a skilled pass rusher, but also possessed the agility to match the running backs he faced. His exceptional abilities caught the attention of the […]

In an exciting matchup this weekend, Tennessee State will take on Charleston Southern, led by former Albany State head coach Gabe Giardina. Tennessee State is looking to maintain its momentum from last week’s dominant performance against Lindenwood, in which their 43-20 victory helped them secure their first winning season since 2017. Eddie George has done […]

It’s a widely held belief by HBCU alumni that football players for black college programs are the best in the FCS. Now, there’s data to prove it per a report by Pro Football Focus. The report conducted an in-depth analysis of the performance of FCS football stars, evaluating players based on their on-field play rather […]

As ESPN First Take is set to do back-to-back live shows at Savannah State University and Winston-Salem State University, Brandy Tate is set to lead the charge. Tate is the director of First Take and a Tennessee State University alumna who’s been with ESPN for years as a director. Tate spoke about the significance of […]

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have launched their 2024 reelection campaign with full force, intensifying their outreach to HBCUs. On Friday, the Biden-Harris campaign unveiled a new ad titled “Possibilities,” which highlights the administration’s commitment to HBCUs through the allocation of billions in federal funding. The ad was first seen exclusively on The Grio. This […]

Tuskegee University’s Ninth President, Charlotte P. Morris, is set to retire next spring, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. Morris has served in various capacities at Tuskegee in her 40 years at the institution. She was appointed as the 9th president of the university on August 1, 2021. To prepare for the transition, the […]

Bethune-Cookman University claimed their first conference victory of the season, defeating Mississippi Valley State 20-7. The Wildcats wasted no time in getting on the scoreboard, scoring in the opening quarter after Tink Boyd caught a 41-yard pass from quarterback Mar’Kai Shaw following a fourth-down stop. With 7:27 left in the first quarter, BCU took an […]

Defensive lineman Terrell Allen is on pace to make Tennessee State history, per a report by The Tennesseean. Allen has had an amazing season at the helm of Tennessee State’s tenacious pass defense, totaling 13.5 total sacks entering Week 10. He currently ranks third on Tennessee State’s all-time list for most sacks in a single […]

LeBron James once again showed love to Florida A&M by rocking Orange & Green-inspired LeBron 7’s during the Lakers’ victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. The King in the FAMU LeBron 7’s tonight! 👑🐍#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Lsbj1XVlTv — Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) October 31, 2023 This display of […]

North Carolina A&T has officially announced the date of their highly anticipated homecoming game in 2024. Known as the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth,” this extraordinary event will captivate attendees on October 19th, 2024. The institution revealed the exciting news across its multiple social media platforms, creating a buzz among eager Aggies and the wider community. […]