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Bowie State University announced Tuesday afternoon that the school would be canceling all classes for the rest of the week. The cancellation is a result of a shooting on Saturday towards the end of the school’s homecoming festivities. Reports say two people were shot in the incident. Fortunately, they did not sustain life-threatening injuries, and […]

Winthrop McGriff, former women’s basketball head coach at Cheyney University, the first and oldest HBCU in the nation, passed away earlier today. McGriff spent two years as the head coach for Cheyney’s women’s basketball program. He succeeded former coach Vivian Stringer who is the current head coach of the women’s basketball team at Rutgers. Stringer […]

Southern University’s head football coach Eric Dooley attempted to explain his head-scratching play call against Florida A&M. The Jaguars were down late in the fourth quarter, 26-19, to the A&M Rattlers. With 2:37 on the clock, Southern began their potential game-tying drive on their own 28 yard line. With only one remaining timeout and working […]

A second-grade student at McGavock Elementary School in Nashville, Tennessee had their t-shirt confiscated by a teacher on October 6th. The incident, which was first reported by local affiliate NewsChannel 5, involved a shirt adorned with pink and green rhinestones displaying the letters “AKA 1908”. These letters are in reference to the historically Black sorority, […]

R&B singer Janelle Monáe was spotted earlier today on the campus of Morehouse College. In a post via the institution’s official Instagram page, the “Primetime” singer was seen in several photos with the Morehouse House of Funk marching band as well as the Mahogany N Motion danced team around. In these photos, Monáe was also seen […]

Edward Waters (3-3) extended their winning streak to three in a row after a 37-30 victory over the Lane College Dragons (1-5) during homecoming on Saturday. This win also snapped a five-game losing streak that Edward Waters had against the Dragons. Edward Waters entered this matchup boasting one of the best offenses in the SIAC […]

In his press conference for Week 7, Hampton football head coach Robert Prunty assessed the team’s loss to Campbell and previewed their matchup with Monmouth. Per usual with Prunty, he was quick to give the Fighting Camels their due respect. “Gotta give Campbell credit,” he said. “Good football team. They made more plays than we […]

Alabama State Alumus and Atlanta philanthropist/entrepreneur Courtney Stewart made a huge donation to his alma mater during homecoming last week, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. Stewart, a 2003 graduate of the institution, announced a $200,000 donation to the university and athletic department. He made the big-time contribution during the homecoming game versus Bethune-Cookman […]

Wilberforce University recently announced their move to join the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference at the start of the 2024-25 academic year. The oldest private HBCU in the country will soon become a part of the only HBCU athletic conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. #BreakingNews! Wilberforce University to Join the Gulf Coast Athletic […]

“The Shop,” a popular show created by LeBron James’ media company Uninterrupted, is visiting Tennessee State this Friday. The show will have a live recording on the HBCU’s campus during their homecoming week. Though a guest list has not been released, “The Shop” is known for its candid conversations among star-studded guests. Celebrities, actors, athletes, musicians, […]

The highly anticipated HBCU Tailgate Tour is set to make a comeback this fall, with nine tour stops scheduled at some of the biggest and most prestigious HBCU football games across the country. The tour aims to celebrate and promote black college culture through an immersive tailgate experience leading up to kick-off. The tour kicked […]

In a groundbreaking move that has sent shockwaves through sports and education, NBA superstar LeBron James and top sportswear brand Nike entered into a six-year partnership with Florida A&M University in 2021. The partnership made FAMU the first school to have this partnership with James’s apparel line with Nike and was the first big move […]

In a thrilling matchup, the Benedict College Tigers triumphed over the Miles Golden Bears with a 27-24 victory, remaining unbeaten this season. The 11th-ranked Tigers, with an impressive 6-0 overall record and 4-0 in the SIAC, showcased their resilience against a second-half surge from the Golden Bears. Benedict started strong, establishing a commanding 21-3 lead […]

The Fort Valley State Wildcats secured a convincing 38-24 victory over the Savannah State Tigers on Saturday. Fort Valley State (5-1), one of the top teams in the SIAC this season, looked to avenge their heartbreaking 28-24 game against the Tigers last year in the Central City Classic held in Macon, Georgia. However, their hopes […]

Tennessee State got a big out-of-conference win over a struggling Kenessaw State 27-20 on Saturday. The Tigers took an early lead and maintained it throughout the game, improving their season record to 3-2 while Kennesaw State fell to 1-5. The Tigers’ ground attack was led by Jordan Gant, who finished the game with an impressive […]

This past weekend, rapper GloRilla made headlines when she performed at the Alabama State University Homecoming. The rising rap superstar star from Memphis, Tennessee wowed the crowd with her energetic performance and uniquely southern sound. But what caught people’s attention even more this weekend was a picture she posted on her Instagram.   View this […]

In a clash between two of the top 25 teams in the FCS, North Carolina Central secured a dominant victory 34-23 victory over Elon University. Davius Richard, put on an offensive show, scoring four touchdowns for the Eagles. Elon came into the game with an eight-game home winning streak. Elon also hadn’t allowed a touchdown […]

At their own homecoming, the Saint Augustine’s Falcons couldn’t even score a point as they fell to the Fayetteville State Broncos. On a bright, sunny Saturday afternoon, neither team could get hardly anything going offensively. A number of statistics indicate the flow (or lack thereof) of the game. The Falcons only had 189 total yards […]

Florida A&M was able to escape Baton Rouge with a victory over the Southern University Jaguars, winning 26-19. The in marks the Rattlers’ third win against the Jaguars, dating back to the 2019 season when they were a MEAC opponent playing their perennial SWAC rival for the first time since 2012. After growing calls to […]

Jackson State dominated Alabama A&M in the Gulf Coast Challenge, winning 45-30. This is Jackson State’s third straight win over Connell Maynor and the Bulldogs since the Fall 2021 football season. Two of the Tiger’s three wins have been in dominant fashion. The Tigers started the game strong, scoring 21 unanswered points in the first […]

Alcorn State was able to cool off the red-hot Grambling State Tigers, winning a thrilling 25-24 contest and ending homecoming week on a positive note. Alcorn is now on a two-game winning streak after winning two close games against Alabama State in Week 5 and the Tigers this Saturday. Grambling State started the scoring with […]

Virginia State maintained its dominance in the CIAA North with a convincing 44-16 win over Bowie State University during the Bulldog’s homecoming. The Trojan’s win was fitting as they avenged a 41-14 loss to Bowie that they suffered last year. The game started with an impressive kickoff return touchdown by Bowie State, followed by a […]

In a sparsely attended event due to rain, the Campbell Fighting Camels survived a late push from the Hampton Pirates to secure a 30-27 victory. Though the final score indicates otherwise, neither team looked sharp. The rain hindered both teams’ offenses to start the game. In fact, the first quarter took 45 minutes of real-time […]

After only playing six snaps vs. the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is questionable for the team’s Monday Night Football matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders per a tweet by Adam Schefter. “Packers are listing RB Aaron Jones and CB Jaire Alexander as questionable for Monday night’s game vs. the Raiders,” […]

The Houston Texans have announced that they’re activating Right Tackle and Alabama State alumnus Tytus Howard and punter Cameron Johnston, taking them off the injured/reserved list per a tweet by reporter Adam Schefter. “Texans have activated OT Tytus Howard and P Cam Johnston from the Reserve/Injured list,” he tweeted early Saturday afternoon. Texans have activated […]

A new California law is giving community college students in the state who intend to transfer to HBCUs a one-time $5,000 grant, per a report by prominent education news website Diverse Education. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Majority Leader Isaac Bryan’s bill that reappropriates funds from the College Access Tax Credit to fund the grant. […]

Nike recently unveiled its fourth class of Yardrunnders, per a press release published by Essence. The Yardrunner campaign pays tribute to HBCUs and the latest class, called Yardrunners 4.0, highlights standout students and alumni.  The HBCU students and alumni featured in the class are below. Robert Covington, Tennessee State University & Professional NBA player (Clippers) […]

Bowie State University is giving a free ticket to Morgan State students to attend their homecoming game vs. Virginia State University, per a statement released by the Bowie State Athletics Department yesterday evening. The brief statement said, “We stand in solidarity and welcome Morgan State University to enjoy the celebrations of Homecoming at Bowie State […]

North Carolina A&T Vincent Brown spoke about North Carolina A&T’s first win of the season over Norfolk State in the Weekly CAA Coaches Call. The Aggies won 28-26 over the Spartans behind historic performances by true freshman quarterback Kevin White and BJ Turner. White completed 6 of 10 passes for 98 yards and rushed 11 […]

In an exclusive interview with Essence, Yara Shahidi shared insights into her transformative college experience at Harvard. The talented 23-year-old actress graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in African-American studies from this esteemed Ivy League institution. When asked why attending college was important to her in terms of building a foundation for her career […]

College Radio Day is here again! Every year, on the first Friday of October, colleges worldwide celebrate their local stations and the valuable benefits they provide for students. The day increases awareness of college radio and invites new listeners to discover what their local station has to offer. With participation from 29 different countries and […]

College Radio Day is an annual event celebrated on college campuses every first Friday of October. This event highlights the importance of having a campus station and the numerous benefits it offers to young professionals. College radio stations serve as creative spaces where mistakes can turn into works of art and students can discover their […]

This past Monday, music icon Lionel Richie made a return to his alma mater, Tuskegee University. He was joined by fellow American Idol judges, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. Richie, a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and a 1974 graduate of Tuskegee University, visited the campus for the dedication of “Hello Park”, named after his 1984 […]

After issuing a public apology to Virginia State University, the Guilford College administration is denying claims that racist remarks were made against the VSU women’s soccer team per a report by HBCU Gameday. During a match at Guilford College on September 26, the VSU women’s soccer team reported that they were subjected to racial slurs […]

On Saturday, the Savannah State Tigers (2-3) will face off against the Fort Valley State Wildcats (4-1). These interconference rivals have a storied history facing off against each other, with Savannah State emerging victorious in their previous matchup last year against the Wildcats, winning 28-24. Heading into this game, Fort Valley State is on a […]

Universal Music Group’s Task Force for Meaningful Change is partnering with HBCU medical schools to expand black participation in the medical field per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. The Task Force for Meaningful Change is an organization of Universal Music Group that is a “driving force for equality and social justice. TFMC works to […]

The Baltimore Police Department has released footage of suspects of interest in Tuesday’s Morgan State University campus shooting. Posted via YouTube, the video showcases four individuals seemingly walking the HBCU campus during the time of the shooting. Anyone with information in reference to the identity of these individuals is urged to call @BaltimorePolice detectives at […]

Legendary R&B singer Mary J. Blige has created a scholarship at Hampton University per a report by Kevin Cheek of WAVY. The “Strength Of A Woman” scholarship, named after Blige’s 13th studio album released in April 2017 and her 2023 Lifetime movie of the same name, is a partnership between PepsiCo and is administered by […]

Tennessee State University has welcomed its second-largest freshman class in the history of the university. During the annual Freshman Convocation held on September 18, the university welcomed more than 1,700 first-time freshmen. The Class of 2027 has already set the tone as one of the most impressive classes with a combined grade point average of […]