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Savannah State University graduate student Amari Heard has declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft. Heard joins Jackson State’s Angel Jackson and Virginia Union’s Ny Langley as the only three HBCU students to declare for the draft this season.  Heard is a standout for the Tigers. The forward from West Point, Mississippi was named the 2020 […]

Tennessee State head coach Eddie George and defensive coordinator Brandon Fisher may need to start searching for another linebacker after losing Monroe Beard III to the transfer portal. Beard, one of the top linebackers in all of FCS football, is capitalizing on his final year of eligibility as a graduate transfer. Zach McKinnell of FCS […]

Former NFL All-Pro receiver Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson gushed about his daughter’s performance at Prairie View A&M’s Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority probate. Johnson, a member of the ‘Nightcap’ podcast with co-host NFL Hall of Fame tight end Shannon “Unc” Sharpe, came right from the probate to discuss the experience. Johnson’s daughter, Chadé, enrolled at Prairie View […]

Three-time NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and former Coach of the Year Byron Scott is ready to get back into coaching at all levels, including at an HBCU. Scott participated in an exclusive interview with TMZ Sports, during which he expressed his burning desire to rejoin the coaching realm. “Scott revealed he’s open […]

BMF star actress and Howard University student Laila Pruitt continues to proudly represent her HBCU heritage by becoming a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Pruitt joined the Alpha Chapter of the sorority, appearing in a probate along with her line sisters on April 8.   View this post on Instagram   A post […]

While the duel between Iowa and South Carolina captured the attention of most of the nation on Sunday, another high-stakes basketball game occurred on the other side of the country: the 2024 HBCU All-Star Game. The game featured premier talent from the biggest HBCU Division 1 conferences, along with some outliers. The teams were named […]

The Hampton University Lady Pirates are ushering in a new era of women’s basketball by replacing longtime head coach David Six with University of Florida assistant coach Tamisha Augustin. Augustin now becomes the 10th head coach in Lady Pirates’ history, following in the wake of a 15-year career from Six. She inherits a program with […]

Last Friday, Business Insider published a written piece by Spelman College ’23 alumna Imani Herring detailing her journey after graduation. The article, entitled, “I’m a first-generation HBCU graduate. I’m now broke and lonelier than ever without my college friends for support” speaks about Herring’s journey at Spelman and her unforgettable experiences and adjustments to life […]

North Carolina A&T committed to helping out their student-athletes by creating their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) collective. A report from HBCU Gameday’s Steven J. Gaither contained information about the new NIL collective from North Carolina A&T’s athletic director Earl Hilton III. “We have a collective at A&T,” Hilton told Gaither. “The Pride of A&T […]

Following another electric season of HBCU college basketball, multiple star players have entered their name in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Jackson State’s Angel Jackson, Savannah State’s Amari Heard, and Virginia Union’s Ny Langley are all up for consideration for the draft on April 15. They are also hoping to change the narrative around HBCU players […]

Mere hours after stepping down as the head coach at the University of Arkansas Pine-Bluff, Alabama A&M announced Dawn Thornton as the new leader of their women’s basketball program, according to Tolly Carr of HBCU Gameday. The speed and abruptness of both announcements caught many off guard, especially considering Thornton’s recent success at UAPB. The […]

The wait is over and the results of the internship search for Shannon Sharpe’s company Shay Shay Media have been announced. Daryl Green and Natayja Smith were the two students selected for the Shay Shay Media Social Media Internship. Students will be tasked to assist with Sharpe’s weekly podcasts Club Shay Shay and Nightcap. Daryl […]

Saint Augustine’s University won’t be playing football in the Fall. Per comments from interim president Dr. Marcus Burgess obtained by local affiliate CBS17, the institution is looking to have all sports but football. “The only sport that we are going to suspend is going to be football,” he said in comments to CBS17. The news […]

The removal of the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees has alarmed HBCU supporters nationwide. Last Thursday, Tennessee House Republicans voted to vacate the board, as reported by Melissa Brown of The Tennessean. Governor Bill Lee promptly signed the legislation into law and named eight new members to the ten-member board, all alumni of Tennessee […]

After a season at USC, it appears that Bronny James is considering entering the transfer portal. The rumors of James’s intention to transfer were sparked by Dick Weiss who posted a tweet saying as much but then deleting it saying that he can’t confirm if he actually will. “can’t confirm Bronny James story guys,” he […]

Alabama State is making history by becoming the first Division I HBCU to create a women’s flag football program. The university issued a press release with comments from President Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., and athletic director Dr. Jason Cable. The new program will be immediately established for the 2024-25 school year. The @BamaStateSports Family […]

After over 50 years since his last appearance on an NBA court, Tennessee State and New York Knicks legend Dick Barnett is on his way to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. While the league has yet to make a formal announcement, fellow New York legend Walt Frazier revealed Barnett’s latest accolade during […]

For the 50th anniversary of the Good Times premiere in February of 1974, Netflix released a trailer for the animated reboot of the series. The reboot features a whole new cast of characters, including some HBCU representation with Wanda Sykes (Hampton) and JB Smoove (Norfolk State). In lieu of an outcry of support, however, fans across […]

The third edition 2024 HBCU All-Star game is on the horizon, coming this Sunday, April 7. The best basketball players across the MEAC, SWAC, CIAA, and SIAC will congregate in one arena to showcase their skills. For those available to attend in-person, there are also a slew of informational and other events in the week […]

The Southern Jaguars baseball team pulled off the upset of the year by defeating the nationally ranked LSU Tigers, 12-7. This is the first time Southern has beaten LSU since 2019, and their fourth win over the Tigers in program history. The Jaguars are on a heater, winning eight of their last nine games, including […]

Jackson State’s administration is preparing to shell out top-of-the-market money to keep head women’s basketball coach Tomekia Reed in Mississippi. A report from J.T. Keith of the Clarion Ledger was released on April 2nd, citing an anonymous source that indicated Jackson State’s desire to extend Reed on a four-year, $1 million deal. That would be […]

The National Basketball Retired Players Association is opening up their fourth edition of their HBCU Scholarship, providing $10,000 scholarships to five students. The NBRPA created the program in 2020 as a part of the Legends Care initiative in remembrance of the HBCU legends particularly within the NBA, ABA, and WNBA. Since then, five students at […]

Former Texas Southern and Jackson State receiver Quay Davis is on the move yet again, transferring to the reigning SWAC and Celebration Bowl Champion Florida A&M Rattlers. Davis announced his decision to move to Tallahassee on his Instagram page.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Quay davis (@wakemup2) Davis first […]

Fort Valley State University, in conjunction with Chevron and the Fab Foundation, established a Digital Fabrication Lab on the Georgia HBCU campus on March 27. The new facility, dubbed “The Fab Lab,” will be a space for students to experiment “with state-of-the-art-tools, machinery, and resources designed to empower individuals to transform ideas into reality through […]

Tulane seems interested in hiring Tomekia Reed as their next women’s basketball coach. According to a report by NOLA.com sports columnist Rod Walker, Tulane has interviewed Reed for the open coaching position. This development follows Reed’s contract expiration with Jackson State on Sunday. The Clarion-Ledger’s JT Keith reported that Reed signed a four-year contract extension […]

Jackson State women’s basketball coach Tomekia Reed is one of the best coaches in college basketball. Reed has had a successful tenure at Jackson State, leading the Lady Tigers to multiple SWAC championships and multiple bids in the NCAA Women’s Tournament. Success often sparks speculation about a coach’s future at a program. The Clarion-Ledger’s JT […]

Grammy-Award-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin will be making an appearance at Norfolk State University next week for their Courageous Conversation: Black Fatherhood in America event. Franklin will be providing his unique insight into the world of what it’s like to be a Black father in America. Kirk Franklin has had a successful career as a […]

While most of the country has its eyes fixated on the March Madness NCAA Tournament, HBCUs like Langston and North Carolina A&T made deep postseason runs in other tournaments. Langston’s men’s basketball team and North Carolina A&T’s women’s basketball program both set the standard of postseason performance, demonstrating how dangerous HBCUs can be when given […]

North Carolina Central head coach LeVelle Moton took to X to reclaim his school’s catchphrase after North Carolina State advanced to the Elite 8 in the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack haven’t won the NCAA Tournament since 1983 – 41 years ago – but their current, improbable run has them chanting a single phrase: Why Not […]

This spring, rapper and avid basketball fan Lil Durk is teaming up with PepsiCo’s new lemon-lime soda Starry to deliver scholarships to HBCU students. The company is bringing the Starry Fizz Fest to four HBCUs and is providing a multitude of opportunities for students at Norfolk State, Hampton, Jackson State, and Morgan State. Starry is […]

The 2023 HBCU Homecoming Season was truly memorable, with excitement both on the football field and in the yards of various institutions. Star-studded concert lineups, celebrity appearances, and classic moments like Edward Waters’ game-winning touchdown against Tuskegee made last year’s festivities unforgettable. Homecoming 2023 also saw us come together as an HBCU family, uplifting Morgan […]

North Carolina Central star Davius Richard reached immense heights in his HBCU football career. He led his team to a thrilling 41-34 overtime victory over Jackson State in the 2022 Celebration Bowl and played in the 2023 FCS Playoffs against familiar HBCU foe Richmond. Richard joined HBCU Pulse Radio and spoke about which event he […]

On Thursday, Tennessee House Republicans voted to vacate the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees per a report by Melissa Brown of The Tennessean. The legislation was quickly signed into law by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. Per the report, The Republican House supermajority went back on their previous agreement that occurred in committee with House […]

Aisha Cole-Hayes, also known as “Pinky,” the founder of the highly popular Atlanta restaurant Slutty Vegan, will be returning to Savannah State University this spring to give a commencement speech to the class of 2024. The news of her highly anticipated speech was announced by Savannah State and reported on by local affiliate WJCL. During […]

Tennessee State University received a $4.95 million federal investment from a bill sponsored by Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, also known as the “Godmother of HBCUs.” Adams, the founder and co-chair of the HBCU Caucus, helped pass the New Infrastructure, Technology and Education for HBCU Excellence plan, labeled IGNITE, in the 2023 Budget bill. The money […]

In the opening round of the March Madness NCAA Tournament, the Jackson State and UConn game nearly blew viewership statistics out of the water on Saturday, March 23. The game pulled in 1.1 million viewers, ranking just second in the women’s tournament behind Caitlin Clark and her Iowa Hawkeyes heavily anticipated March Madness opener against […]

South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley took time to shout out her former player, Olivia Gaines, for landing a coaching job at Allen University. Gaines played for Staley at South Carolina nearly a decade ago, and now she’ll follow in her coach’s footsteps by taking charge of Allen University’s women’s basketball team. “Olivia […]

In the hours following the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Morgan State University president Dr. David K. Wilson released an open letter to the university community. Baltimore houses HBCUs Morgan State and Coppin State University. The letter reads: Dear Morgan Community, I write to you today, disturbed by the tragic collapse of the […]

L. Gale Lemerand, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist, just donated $1.4 million to Bethune-Cookman University. The university stated it will use the funds to renovate two athletics buildings, the Academic Multiplex and Football Complex. They will name both facilities after Lemerand. “Mr. Lemerand’s generosity and commitment to furthering education in the state of Florida can’t […]