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North Carolina A&T’s homecoming this year carries extra weight. Although the football team has struggled, a new surge of energy surrounds the program under first-year head coach Shawn Gibbs. Gibbs, a former assistant under the legendary Rod Broadway at both Grambling State and A&T, served as the running backs coach on the Aggies’ four Celebration […]

Just a couple of years ago, a Florida A&M vs. North Carolina Central matchup was the dream scenario for the Celebration Bowl. In 2023, both the Rattlers and the Eagles were arguably battling for the title of the best team in HBCU football, but their paths diverged. The 2023 Season: A Tale of Two Teams […]

The late-season football matchup between Norfolk State and Howard University is moving to a new venue to accommodate more fans and cultural significance this Fall. Originally slated for Howard’s traditional home, Greene Stadium (capacity 10,000) which was opened in 1926, the November 22nd game will now be hosted at Audi Field per a statement released […]

Following Jackson State’s statement about ESPN’s Band of the Year competition, Bethune-Cookman band director Donovan Wells released a lengthy statement on social media speaking about the competition as well as saying that he has requested that the band be removed from competition rankings. Wells’s statement is below “Marching Wildcats, Alumni, and Supporters, I pray that […]

Just ahead of the 2025-26 basketball season, Shaw University women’s basketball coach Jacques Curtis has abruptly retired. His retirement comes following allegations of abuse by player Kiara Shepherd. Curtis is being accused of mental and physical abuse in addition to inappropriate behavior. Curtis was with Shaw for 24 seasons. He is the most successful women’s […]

We know that tension was high in the Vick household last week as Vick and the Norfolk State University football team faced off against his wife Kijafa’s alma mater, Hampton University. In sad news for Vick and the Spartans, Hampton came out on top, beating Norfolk State 41-34. In a post-game interview, Vick was seen […]

It looks as if Florida A&M Marching 100 announcer Joe Bullard will be facing more punishment for his disrespectful comments about the Honeybeez during Alabama State’s matchup with Florida A&M in Bragg Memorial Stadium. Bullard made an inappropriate remark about the weight of the Honeybeez during the halftime performance of the Marching 100. This comment sparked […]

Norfolk State has struggled mightily this season, and Michael Vick might have the answer as to why. Among the problems his Spartan team has faced, Vick identified excessive penalties as one thing holding his team back from true greatness. “Do I like what I see? No, I don’t. We’ve got to stop beating ourselves. Penalties […]

It’s a rare occurrence when the Game of the Year in HBCU football falls on your Homecoming, but that’s the gravity of this weekend’s matchup. Jackson State’s homecoming clash with Alabama State could very well determine the direction of the SWAC and, potentially, HBCU football as a whole. On Saturday, the Alabama State Hornets (4-1) […]

South Carolina State University was rocked by two separate shootings this past weekend, tragically resulting in one fatality and one person left in critical condition, according to ABC News. The Orangeburg County Coroner identified 19-year-old Julia Butler as the victim who perished from her injuries in one of the incidents. The first shooting, reported by […]

A mass shooting in Montgomery, Alabama, over the weekend left two people dead and 14 injured, according to a report by WVTM 13. The violence erupted on Saturday evening at 11:30 p.m. CST near Bibb and Commerce Streets. The incident began as a shootout between two groups in the middle of a crowd, resulting in […]

The SIAC has issued a statement announcing significant penalties against Fort Valley State and Central State following Saturday’s physical altercation that occurred following the game. 20 players in total, 11 from Central State and nine from Fort Valley State, have been suspended, as well as Fort Valley State head coach Marlon Watson and Central State […]

Yesterday, I attended my third Fort Valley State homecoming as an alumnus. I graduated in 2019 and have always wanted to attend our annual homecoming festivities, but it has always been challenging. My work obligations and personal commitments sometimes precluded me. But yesterday, I had the time of my life. I reconnected with many former […]

Jackson State has been arguably the best team in HBCU football this season, successfully showing their championship medal as they look to earn back-to-back championships. They showed their high level of play as they hit their midseason groove, as they bested Alabama A&M 57-24 in the Gulf South Challenge. Coming intot he game, Alabama A&M […]

DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State kept pace with one of the best teams in the FCS in Monmouth but ultimately they fell 49-38 on Saturday afternoon. Looking at the box score alone, the outcome is astonishing. How were the Hornets able to stay in the game against a Monmouth team in which star QB Derek Robertson […]

Hampton University emerged from the Battle of the Bay victorious in a 41-34 contest, causing Michael Vick’s Norfolk State Spartans to drop to 1-5 on the season and 0-3 in their road contests. The Spartans were formidable, finishing the game with 415 total offensive yards and even holding a commanding lead early in the contest. […]

The DeSean Jackson era at Delaware State is off to the Hornets’ best start in years, currently sitting at 3-2. Their recent loss against Sacred Heart was controversial, in part due to the loss of starting quarterback Kaiden Bennett early in the game after he was ejected for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, which was reportedly […]

The Michael Vick era at Norfolk State has gotten off to a rocky start, with the team sitting at 1-4 heading into this week. They’ve dropped what were considered winnable games against Sacred Heart and Wagner in recent weeks. A quarterback battle still appears to be ongoing, as Otto Kunz and Israel Carter have shared […]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. is facing yet another lawsuit. A student from the University of Southern Mississippi is suing both the university and the fraternity for allegedly failing to address allegations of hazing made by him and other students. The plaintiff in the lawsuit is former Southern Mississippi student Rafael Joseph. Joseph is alleging […]

In a statement released on Thursday morning, Fort Valley State announced the initial findings of the investigation into hazing involving members of the Blue Machine Marching Band. Per the statement, local authorities have concluded their investigation and have evidence that supports the charge of hazing and have made arrests. The statement is below. “The City […]

HBCU legend Shaquille Leonard has officially called it a career, announcing his retirement from the game of football in a statement released by the Indianapolis Colts. Leonard will formally mark his retirement during this week’s Colts matchup against the Raiders. Leonard not only leaves behind an amazing professional football legacy but also an inspiring HBCU […]

One of the most interesting matchups of the season has found a television home, as the Jackson State vs. Alabama State game will be broadcast on ESPNU. The SWAC announced via a statement that the Jackson State Homecoming matchup, featuring the red-hot Alabama State Hornets, will be broadcast on the channel. The Jackson State-Alabama State […]

Clark Atlanta University has added a new course to its curriculum to teach students about the ups and downs of the music department. Faculty members Bryan Calhoun and Jerry Clark teach “Fundamentals of the Music Business” through the university’s business department. People often see one side of the music industry. They see the glitz, the […]

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has suspended Joe Bullard for two games following his insensitive comments towards Alabama State Honeybeez, per a statement released by the conference on Wednesday afternoon. The SWAC also fined Florida A&M $10,000. The statement is below: “In accordance with the Southwestern Athletic Conference Principles and Standards of Sportsmanship, the Conference has […]

The Indianapolis Colts have had some star players for their team over the years, and one plans on hanging up his jersey and calling it a career. Shaquille Leonard, a three-time first-team AP All-Pro and the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, will retire as a member of the Colts this week, according to the […]

Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at her alma mater, Howard University, and sent the campus into a frenzy. Harris stopped by campus to promote her new book, 107 Days. Harris graduated from Howard in 1988 with a degree in political science and economics. During her freshman year, she served on the […]

There are less than 30 days left until the highly anticipated Las Vegas HBCU Classic. Grambling State University and Jackson State University are set to face off in the inaugural event. Spearheading this event is the President of the Las Vegas Raiders, Sandra Douglass Morgan. In an interview with VIBE, Douglass Morgan shared the story […]

The saga over the location of the Florida A&M vs. Mississippi Valley State game is finally over, as the game will now be played on November 29th at 2 PM. The new game details were confirmed in a joint statement by both athletic departments. The statement reads: “The SWAC contest on October 4, 2025, a […]

Florida A&M band announcer Joe Bullard has apologized for his comments regarding the Alabama State Honeybeez on Saturday. Bullard made an inappropriate remark about the weight of the Honeybeez during the halftime performance of the Marching 100. This comment sparked outrage within the Alabama State community. But in the statement, Bullard says that his remarks […]

It appears that the highly anticipated Florida A&M and Mississippi Valley State game location has once again become a source of confusion. After months of speculation, the location of the “Georgia Football Classic” has moved from being definitively played at the Mercedes-Benz Dome, home of the Atlanta Falcons, to a location in Atlanta that is […]

Some big changes are coming to the Slutty Vegan franchise. Founder Aisha “Pinky” Cole-Hayes will begin franchising the popular vegan restaurant chain after following a state-level restructuring as an alternative to bankruptcy. She made the announcement in a LinkedIn post and highlighted the company’s growth and potential opportunities for entrepreneurs. “This isn’t just about scaling […]

During Monday afternoon’s MEAC Coaches Call, Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson weighed in on the ejection of Kaiden Bennett during the team’s Saturday matchup against Sacred Heart. Following a rushing touchdown by Bennett, he received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for celebrating with fans and not giving the referee the ball in a prompt fashion. […]

Hip Hop legend Luther ‘Uncle Luke’ Campbell, one half of the “2 Live Crew”, weighed in on Florida A&M band announcer Joe Bullard’s disrespectful comment towards Alabama State’s Honeybeez dance team. Bullard made an inappropriate remark about the weight of the Honeybeez during the halftime performance of the Marching 100. This comment sparked outrage within […]

After making a deal with Florida prosecutors, Florida A&M University athletic director Angela Suggs may avoid trial for her pending grand theft and fraud charges. In June, Suggs was arrested on charges of grand theft, scheme to defraud, and four other misdemeanor counts. As reported by HBCU GameDay, Suggs was accused of misusing a credit […]

The parents of Caleb Wilson, a student at Southern University who died during a hazing incident while pledging Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., have filed a civil lawsuit against the fraternity and the university. The Wilson family is suing for wrongful death and survival damages. As reported by Fox 8 Live, Urania Brown Wilson and […]

Florida A&M president Marva Johnson has issued a statement regarding the inappropriate comment made about Alabama State’s Honeybeez dance team during the Marching 100’s Halftime Performance on Saturday afternoon. Florida A&M football announcer Joe Bullard made an inappropriate remark about the weight of the Honeybeez during the halftime performance of the Marching 100. This comment […]

Jackson State continued its resounding start to the season, dominating Southern University 38-13 as it pursues another SWAC Championship and Celebration Bowl appearance. Jackson State entered the game as the clear favorite, as Southern University has struggled with offensive production this season. Southern’s stagnant offense recently led to the promotion of former Alcorn State coach […]

After Alabama State’s impressive victory over Florida A&M, ASU President Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., released a statement addressing negative comments directed at the Honeybeez that occurred during the game. Florida A&M football announcer Joe Bullard made an inappropriate remark about the weight of the Honeybeez during the halftime performance of the Marching 100. This […]

Marlon Watson notched his first win as head coach of Fort Valley State University in a wire-to-wire 27-20 victory over perennial SIAC contender Tuskegee University.The matchup is a traditional rivalry between two blue-blood programs of the conference. While Tuskegee historically has the advantage, Fort Valley has won three of the last four matchups since 2021, […]