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Florida A&M alumnus and Birmingham native Roy Wood Jr. had a hilarious response to Mayor Randall Woodfin’s advisory rules for the Magic City Classic. The classic, the most attended HBCU game of the year, is a cultural touchpoint in the Birmingham area. Fans from around the nation come down to partake in the festivities. Woodfin, […]

On Hampton University’s homecoming, the Pirates’ football team survived a tough battle against their lone CAA HBCU rival, the North Carolina A&T Aggies. The final score of 26-24 was a result of a penalty-filled, mistaken-laden fiasco from both teams in all three phases of the game. After an abysmal couple of weeks, the Pirates finally […]

Eddie George and Tennessee State dominated Lindenwood from the start to the finish of the Saturday afternoon contest, securing the team’s first winning season since 2017. The Tigers were clicking on all cylinders, completely taking over the game at all three phases. The Tigers deployed a two-quarterback system that yielded 298 total passing yards on […]

Jackson State soccer player and football punter/kicker Leilani Armenta just made history again in Jackson State’s 40-14 rout of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Armenta is now the first woman in Division I football to score a point and the second female player in college football to score a point, following Shaw University […]

Every year since the Celebration Bowl was created in 2015 there’s seemingly a conversation about if HBCUs would fare better competing in the NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs. Many believe it’s a better opportunity for athletes to take the field against high-quality competition, an often-discussed condemnation of the level of play in HBCU football. Others […]

Bowie State University’s study program for incarcerated individuals in Maryland has garnered significant attention since its launch in January 2022. The program, which has been immensely successful, recently caught the eye of CBS News, leading to a feature on the university’s partnership with Jessup Correctional Institute. Expanding its reach, the program is now accepting 10 […]

Maker’s Mark, the renowned Bourbon whiskey brand, is teaming up with Morehouse alumnus Harold H. Montgomery Jr. and Spelman alumna D’Angela Proctor to create a special bourbon edition dedicated to honoring HBCUs. This collaboration aims to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and legacy of these esteemed institutions. According to a feature report by Elizabeth Ayoola […]

Howard University is forming an ice skating team per a report by U.S. Figure Skating. The team was founded by Maya James and Cheyenne Walker, two Howard students who have been involved in the sport since they were children. The duo made the choice of attending Howard instead of other institutions that already had Ice Skating […]

Eddie George has seen immense success this season at the helm of the Tennessee State Tigers but his former Titans teammates already knew that greater was coming for the former Heisman winner. In an article in The Tennessean written by Mike Organ entitled, “Eddie George’s TSU success no shock for Jeff Fisher, ex-Tennessee Titans teammates”, […]

Eddie George’s coaching tenure at Tennesee State University caused his former Titans head coach Jeff Fisher to become a fan of HBCU football. The Tennessean published a feature article written by Mike Organ entitled, “Eddie George’s TSU success no shock for Jeff Fisher, ex-Tennessee Titans teammates” that outlines the support that his former teammates and […]

As Benedict Colleges heads to Georgia to play Savannah State, it will be a homecoming for head coach Chennis Berry. Berry is a Savannah State University alum, graduating with a bachelor’s in business administration. Berry returns to Savannah State at the top of the HBCU world. According to the latest AFCA Coaches Poll, the Benedict […]

The latest Division II rankings from the ESPN Band of the Year committee dropped exclusively on HBCU Gameday and Winston Salem State University’s Red Sea of Sound is now ranked #1. The rankings have been narrowed down to the top 10 bands with WSSU jumping up from #10 to #1 since the last rankings were posted in September. They […]

Tuskegee University has made history by announcing that the entire men’s and women’s basketball regular season will be broadcast through the Golden Tigers Sports Network (GTSN). Starting with the 2023-24 season, fans and supporters of Tuskegee University will have the opportunity to watch a full season of basketball games streamed live for the first time […]

North Carolina Central University dominated the South Carolina State University Bulldogs in a high-scoring game, securing a resounding 62-28 victory. The Eagles’ offense put on a remarkable display, led by senior quarterback Davius Richard, who finished the game with 352 passing yards and delivered five passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns. The game saw North […]

Kim Godwin, an alumna of Florida A&M University and the president of ABC News has been chosen to address the Fall graduates of Morgan State University during their upcoming commencement. The university made an official statement confirming this news that was obtained by HBCU Pulse. As the first Black woman to hold the position of […]

This Saturday, the Savannah State Tigers (2-6) will host the undefeated Benedict College (8-0). However, their recent performances tell different stories. Savannah State has struggled, losing five of their last six games, including a 14-21 defeat against Tuskegee University. Benedict College, however, is soaring high, coming off a convincing 63-14 win against Kentucky State University […]

Hampton and North Carolina A&T’s football teams square off Saturday, Oct. 28 during the Pirate’s homecoming celebration. As the only HBCUs in the Coastal Athletic Association, the game means more to players and fans alike than just an intra-conference showdown. “We know it’s their homecoming, so there’s going to be a lot of excitement around […]

North Carolina A&T University is among the top HBCUs in the country. Part of the university’s prominence lies in its active alumni base. Any HBCU event is bound to be populated by people adorned in blue and yellow, likely chanting “Aggie Pride” to all who are near. Graduates from the university dominate in all professional […]

The art form of storytelling has been around since the beginning of time and continues to grow as time continues. HBCUs have produced some of the most influential storytellers that the world has ever known. Authors like Toni Morrison and Alice Walker come from HBCUs. In this HBCU Success Story, we are going to highlight […]

In Jim Trotter’s latest piece for The Athletic entitled “Jackson State has moved on from Deion Sanders, but his shadow still lingers”, head coach T.C. Taylor spoke about succeeding Deion Sanders and the expectation for the Tigers. “If I was trying to be [Deion Sanders], I couldn’t be as good as I was going to […]

North Carolina Central head coach Levelle Moton compared the transfer portal to the crack-cocaine epidemic of the 1980s during MEAC Men’s Basketball Media Day. The comparison was interesting, to say the least and signals that he isn’t a fan. “I’m a housing project kid. I remember the drug epidemic. It reminds me of when crack […]

The latest rankings from the ESPN Band of the Year committee dropped exclusively on HBCU Gameday and North Carolina A&T’s Blue & Gold Marching Machine is now ranked #1. The rankings have been narrowed down to the top 10 bands with the Aggies jumping up from #2 to #1 since the last rankings were posted […]

Journalist and Howard University alumnus Jim Trotter recently published an article in The Athletic about Jackson State in their post-Deion Sanders era. The article, entitled “Jackson State has moved on from Deion Sanders, but his shadow still lingers”, chronicles Jackson State after their 24-19 loss to Alabama State during their homecoming. The Alabama State vs. […]

Eddie George and Tennessee State are riding high as they head into the final weeks of the season. The team is 5-2 heading into week 9 with their only loss to an FCS opponent coming to #13 ranked UT Martin. Although Tennessee State is unranked in the latest AFCA FCS polls, they could have a […]

SiriusXM & Pandora recently held their “HBCU Popout” event at Morehouse College’s homecoming, per a report and feature interview by Black Enterprise. The event featured an evening full of music, giveaways, and an exclusive performance by Grammy-award-winning Roc Nation artist Ambré. Nicole Hughey, senior vice president, head of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and social […]

Grambling State University President Rick Gallot has been selected as the new President of the University of Louisiana System, per a statement by the system obtained by HBCU Pulse. The decision was made unanimously by the Board of Supervisors during a meeting on Wednesday. Dr. Gallot will assume his new role on January 1, succeeding […]

The NCAA released its first Division II rankings based on the first eight weeks of the season and three HBCUs were listed. The SIAC and CIAA both compete in Super Region II and the rankings featured undefeated Benedict College, reigning CIAA champion Fayetteville State, and consistently dominant Fort Valley State. Not listed, however, is Virginia […]

Benedict College defensive lineman Loobert Denelus and North Carolina Central quarterback Davius Richard have been named finalists for the 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy, according to a release by the National Football Foundation. Denelus and Richard are among the 16 total finalists selected for this prestigious award. The William V. Campbell Trophy is presented annually […]

Valdosta State University has released a statement following the conclusion of the institution’s investigation into former Jackson State baseball player Asher Akridge who transferred to Valdosta State and was forced to cut his hair. The full statement is below: In response to a video posted online on or around Aug. 22, 2023, Valdosta State University (VSU) initiated […]

Coppin State University has received a $1 million award from the U.S. Department of Education, per a statement from the institution obtained by HBCU Pulse. The award will support a program called Project POSE, which aims to improve reading, math, and social-emotional outcomes for school-age children with disabilities in Maryland. The program will provide comprehensive […]

Black-owned apparel company the HBCU Culture Shop will now be available at Target, making it the first-ever black-owned HBCU clothing brand to be sold at the popular department store chain per a feature report on the business by local Tampa affiliate WFLA. The business is owned by Danielle Riley and Stephanie Walters. The HBCU Culture […]

The highly anticipated HBCU Power Awards is set to take place on Friday, October 27, at Morehouse College, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. This prestigious event, founded by Sundance film producer and event producer Jash’d Kambui Belcher (Morehouse College class of 1999), aims to honor the remarkable achievements of HBCU alumni and supporters […]

The ratings for the most recent ESPNU broadcasted HBCUs for last week are in and it’s oddly low. SportsMediaWatch reports that the Thursday evening broadcast of North Carolina Central vs. Morgan State drew 27,000 linear television viewers and the Saturday afternoon broadcast of Howard’s homecoming game vs. Hampton drew 25,000 viewers. Compared to the non-HBCU […]

Three HBCU alumni are suing the Georgia Board of Regents over systemic underfunding of state HBCUs Fort Valley State, Albany State, and Savannah State, per a report by Vanessa McCray of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday and claims that the board redirected resources from HBCUs to enhance academic programs at predominantly […]

Over the past 10 years, Stephen A. Smith has solidified himself as the face of sports media. He’s best known the lead commentator on ESPN’s hottest show, First Take. However, Smith makes cameos on all the network’s properties, such as Get Up, NBA Countdown, SportsCenter, and Stephen A’s World. In addition to his work with the Worldwide […]

Alexis Avery, the former assistant athletic director of compliance at Hampton University, was apparently let go late last week. There are no current details surrounding Avery’s departure, though the university’s continued eligibility issues are certainly still prevalent. Avery’s name has since been removed from the staff directory. Athletic Director Anthony Henderson said that the eligibility […]

North Carolina A&T alumnus Kenneth Gorham is making headlines as the youngest principal of Movement Freedom Middle School, per a feature report by CNBC. Movement Freedom Middle School is a charter school located in Charlotte, North Carolina and Gorahm at 26 is the youngest principal in the school’s history. He assumed the position at the […]

It’s officially homecoming week in at Norfolk State University! Homecoming kicked off this past weekend and the university has a week planned for fun-filled events. NSU has branded its homecoming as “Not Your Typical Homecoming.”  So let’s see how they plan on living up to the hype. This year’s homecoming theme at NSU is “There’s […]

As the NBA is set to tip off its latest season, it boasts some of its highest levels of popularity since its inception. From the incredible sustained greatness of LeBron James and the three-point shooting skill of Steph Curry to the statistical marvel of Nikola Jokić, the NBA has maintained a level of relevance both […]