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LeVelle Moton recently reached a historic milestone in North Caarolina Central history, as he became the winningest coach in NCCU basketball history with the team’s 102-50 victory over St. Andrews University on Friday. The win marked Coach Moton’s 252nd triumph, surpassing Floyd Brown, who served as NCCU coach from 1952-1970 and finished his career with […]

After a spectacular season for the Bison that ended with a defeat in the Celebration Bowl, Kenny Gallop Jr. has been announced as the winner of the 2023 Aeneas Williams Award. Gallop is the second recipient of this award, joining last year’s recipient Khalil Baker of North Carolina Central. The top defensive back in Division […]

On Saturday, December 16th, a historic moment unfolded as Howard University and Florida A&M University (FAMU) came together for the first-ever showdown in the Black College Football National Championship Game – the highly anticipated Celebration Bowl. This monumental event marked a significant milestone in the world of college football, forever etching its place in history. […]

Florida A&M had a near-perfect football season and rapper Plies believes that they should get more respect for it. Plies took to his Twitter/X to show FAMU major love as a football power in the state, saying, “Dear @FAMU_FB With This Transfer Portal Y’all Should Easily Be Apart Of The BIG 3 In The State!! […]

Diamond Johnson made headlines this offseason when she announced her intentions to transfer from North Carolina State to Norfolk State. It’s rare for a player to leave a Power 5 conference such as the ACC for a smaller one in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, especially a player with the accolades and background of Johnson. However, […]

Vice President Kamala Harris joined ESPN commentators Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker during the start of the second quarter of the Celebration Bowl on ABC. Harris, who was announced to be attending the game, spoke with Walker and Greene about her HBCU experience as well as  being a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated […]

The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced their inductees into the Class of 2024. The seven black college greats that will be inducted into the Hall of Fame from a group of 28 Finalists that were determined by the selection committee for the organization. 🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Introducing the Black College Football Hall of Fame […]

Following former head coach Teddy Keaton’s hire at Clark Atlanta University, Allen University has announced Cedric Pearl as the next head coach of the institution. Allen University Atheltic Director Jasher Cox spoke about the hire, saying, “I am delighted to announce the arrival of Cedric Pearl as our new head football coach,” said AD Cox. […]

Tomorrow, the Howard University Bison and the Florida A&M (FAMU) Rattlers are set to clash in the 2023 Cricket Wireless Celebration Bowl. This historic matchup marks the first time these two programs have faced off in the Bowl’s history, making it a momentous occasion for both teams. Additionally, it’s worth noting that this game will […]

The Celebration Bowl is this Saturday as the Howard University Bison and the Florida A&M Rattlers (FAMU) go to battle inside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and are renewing a heated rivalry from their time in the MEAC. Many are jokingly referring to this as the “MEAC Bowl” because of Howard being in the MEAC and FAMU […]

This coming Saturday, Dec. 16, the Florida A&M Rattlers will take on the Howard Bison in the Cricket Celebration Bowl. The Celebration Bowl, which began in 2015, pits the champions from the MEAC and SWAC against each other, with the winner being recognized as the champion of HBCU football. Last season, North Carolina Central won […]

The United States Department of Education recently approved a grant of $93 million for minority-serving institutions, including five HBCUs. About $25 million of the overall fund has been set aside specifically for HBCUs. Hampton University, Southern University, Texas Southern University, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Tennessee State University are the HBCU recipients of […]

Tennessee State defensive lineman Terrell Allen was recently named to the Associated Press FCS All-American first team. Allen was recognized for his game-changing defensive ability that led the Tigers to a 6-5 record, the program’s first winning season since 2017. Allen led the nation in both sacks and tackles for loss, with an impressive 14.5 […]

Alabama A&M head coach Connell Maynor released a statement via the Alabama A&M Athletics Twitter page to apologize for a viral tweet from offensive coordinator Duane Taylor. Taylor posted a controversial tweet on December 12th that insinuated that top players should come to HBCUs and then transfer to FBS programs, seemingly implying that black college […]

South Carolina’s running back room just got deeper as they’ve added Jawarn Howell to the mix. The former South Carolina State standout announced his commitment to the Gamecocks via his social media accounts. Committed 🐓 @GamecockFB @MoHard20 pic.twitter.com/f7hwGOWhbo — Jawarn Howell (@HowellJawarn) December 15, 2023 Howell started the month by announcing his intent to enter […]

Vice President Kamala Harris will be in attendance at the 2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl on Saturday, per a report by the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Tia Mitchell. Harris is a known HBCU supporter, having graduated from Howard University in 1986 with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Economics. Harris has long been a champion of HBCU […]

Prominent NFL receiving legend Chad Johnson joined the HBCU Esports Discover Bowl as a brand ambassador. The Bowl is the culmination of the HBCU Esports League, which begins Sunday, Dec. 17. “I’m excited to be working with the HBCU Esports League and help them grow to new heights in their fourth season,” Johnson said. Gaming […]

Winston-Salem State alumnus and ESPN First Take host Stephen A. Smith made a special appearance at Corbett Sports Center for North Carolina A&T’s rivalry matchup with North Carolina Central. The sports media star, who did his normal shift on First Take from 10 AM-12 PM earlier in the day, showed up at North Carolina A&T […]

Southern University decided to fill their head football vacancy internally as they are reportedly elevating Terrence Graves to the position. BREAKING: Southern announces Terrence Graves will be the 21st head coach in program history. Graves led the Jaguars to a 27-22 victory in the Bayou Classic as an interim, now he gets his shot at […]

Only a few days after the program brought in Chennis Berry as head coach, South Carolina State has been scheduled to face Appalachian State in the 2026 season per FBSchedules. According to an article on Appalachian State’s website, South Carolina State will face off against the Mountaineers on September 5, 2026. The South Carolina State […]

South Carolina State officially announced Chennis Berry as their new head football coach with an introductory press conference.  “This is an amazing day. It just brings me joy, I’m humbled just to be here today,” he said. Berry is taking over for legendary former coach Buddy Pough, who retired at the end of the season. […]

Organizers of the popular HBCU “Orange Crush” party are in discussion with local officials to tweak the event for 2024. Earlier this year, the celebration attracted over 50,000 people to Tybee Island, a small plot of coastal land near Savannah, Georgia. Due to external pressures, the organizers are expected to pitch a more family-friendly version […]

The Arkansas Pine-Bluff Golden Lions women stunned the previously 8-2 Arkansas Razorbacks with a 74-70 comeback victory. The trend of HBCU teams defeating Power 5 schools continues as the Golden Lions defeated Arkansas in the Razorbacks’ own gym. “We made history,” exclaimed Golden Lion head coach Dawn Thornton following the win. Though Thornton and UAPB […]

Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones finally spoke about the incident at Illinois State where Jamarii Thomas was called a racial slur by fans midway into the second half of the team’s 64-58 victory. His afternoon press conference came hours after Illinois State head coach Ryan Pedon put out a statement saying that he reached […]

Following a visit to Capitol Hill to speak with lawmakers about the NIL rights for student-athletes and the ever-changing economics of college athletics, the commissioners of four of the five historically black collegiate athletic conferences (CIAA, SIAC, MEAC, SWAC) penned an op-ed about the subject in the publication The Hill. In the letter, the group […]

The significance of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s 74-70 victory over Arkansas isn’t lost on Lady Golden Lions head coach Dawn Thornton. The victory over the Lady Razorbacks on Sunday marked the first victory over a Power 5 opponent in the team’s history. On the flip side, UAPB’s win was Arkansas’s first loss […]

Illinois State head coach Ryan Pedon has apologized for his actions during Saturday evening’s altercation during the team’s game against Norfolk State following Jamarii Thomas being called a racial slur by one or two fans in attendance. The statement was posted to the men’s basketball social media accounts. The statement from Pedon read: “I reached […]

Following Saturday’s incident at the Illinois State game over a racial slur aimed at Jamarii Thomas, Norfolk State president Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston and Director of Athletics Melody Webb have released a statement. The statement condemned the incident and said that they’ve spoken to Illinois State president and athletic directors about what occurred. The statement read: […]

Senior Hampton guard Tristan Maxwell seems to have already established himself at his new Home By the Sea. Maxwell, the son of two-time NBA champion Vernon Maxwell, has impressed head coach Buck Joyner and the Pirate fans in just eight games. “We thought we were getting a shooter, just a person who could have the […]

Norfolk State star guard Jamarii Thomas responds to an internet troll following an altercation with Illinois State fans who called him a racial slur. Thomas quote-tweeted a troll response in the comment section of his mother’s post. “This how PWI fans really feel bout they African American players,” Thomas wrote. This how PWI fans really […]

Two houses that were owned by Grambling State University’s founder Charles P. Adams are in jeopardy of being torn down, per a report by Kyndall Jones of local affiliate KNOE. Adam’s niece Margaret Hendricks-Sanders and her daughter Tessie Sanders are fighting to keep the houses intact. The property has been owned by Adams and his […]

Norfolk State’s 64-58 victory over Illinois State was overshadowed by an altercation that occurred midway into the second half of the game. Ok here’s the video from the altercation between Norfolk State and Illinois State. Broadcast said “one or two” Illinois State fans made comments of the “racial nature” towards NSU’s Jamarii Thomas. Fans were […]

Star Alcorn State quarterback Aaron Allen announced on Saturday afternoon that he is declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft. Allen is a redshirt senior who transferred from Louisiana Tech in the 2022 season. He said in his announcement, “First and foremost, I want to thank God. I believe without him I am nothing and none […]

North Carolina Central State defensive back Khalil Baker has entered the transfer portal. Baker is the latest Ealge to enter the portal after several key offensive and defensive players announced their intentions to transfer this week. Baker announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal via his social media accounts, saying: “First, I would like […]

Southern University Athletic Director Roman Banks gave an update on the head coaching search following the ouster of former head coach Eric Dooley in November. In quotes obtained by The Advocate, Banks said that the search has been ongoing and he’s looking to narrow the candidates down to two picks. “We have five-to-seven candidates to […]

Jackson State standout offensive lineman Evan Henry has entered the transfer portal, per an announcement on his social media accounts. Henery said in the announcement on his Twitter/X profile, “First I want to thank MY LORD AND SAVIOR for everything I wouldn’t be them man I am without him and I want to thank Jackson […]

The dust has settled ad Chennis Berry has officially been named the head coach of the South Carolina State Bulldogs, officially succeeding legendary head coach Buddy Pough. Berry’s name was being circulated heavily as a replacement for Pough as early as August when the tenured 22-year coaching legend announced his retirement prior to the MEAC/SWAC […]

On Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm, the Howard University Swim Team will be making history. They are teaming up with Warner Bros. Company to host a groundbreaking event that combines entertainment and sports. This event serves as a precursor to the highly anticipated release of Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom on […]

Two-time NFL Pro Bowler Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is set to graduate from Tennessee State University on Saturday. Tennesse State posted a video on social media announcing that Cromartie is graduating with his degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Liberal Arts He said in the video, “It’s your boy, Mr. Dominique Rogers, Cromartie, and Mr. […]