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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 […]

The NCAA is cracking down on transfer portal rules for student-athletes. On Wednesday morning, the NCAA Division I Council voted on legislation to shorten the transfer portal window. The new rule, which will likely be installed by the end of the fall sports season, will decrease the window to 45 total days. The number of […]

Jackson State head football coach T.C. Taylor talked about the team’s bye week and their upcoming game against Alabama A&M in the team’s weekly press conference. Taylor seemed refreshed from the extra days of rest and preparation. “I think the bye week was much needed for our program,” Taylor said. “It was good for our […]

Shaqir O’Neal, son of NBA Hall of Fame legend Shaquille O’Neal, was promised a more impactful role at the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Media Day on Oct. 4. The redshirt sophomore is looking to improve upon his first year of collegiate play last season. Texas Southern head coach Johnny Jones was effusive in his support […]

Following the events of Tuesday evening, Morgan State University has canceled and postponed all remaining homecoming events per a statement by University President Dr. David K. Wilson on the university’s website. “Regarding Homecoming, regrettably for the very first time in Morgan’s history, all activities planned around Homecoming will be either canceled or postponed until the […]

Morgan State University president Dr. David K. Wilson has released an open letter to the campus community regarding Tuesday evening’s on-campus shooting. On Tuesday, campus police officers heard gunshots on campus at 9:25 PM following the Mister & Miss Morgan State Univerity coronation. The campus went on lockdown as law enforcement officials attempted to look […]

Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons doubled down on his support of starting quarterback Jeremy Moussa after Simmons’s response to Moussa’s critics on Twitter Sunday. Simmons addressed the growing calls for Moussa to be benched and his weekend response on this week’s SWAC Coaches Call per video of his comments by HBCU Sports “He’s an […]

It’s that season! HBCU Homecoming season is officially upon us. If you are an HBCU student, faculty, or alumni this is probably your favorite time of the year. Homecoming is a time when people near and far come together to celebrate the pride they have for their HBCU. Whether you’re a homecoming vet or rookie […]

The Baltimore Police Department held a press conference early Wednesday morning giving an update on the shooting at Morgan State University. Baltimore Police Chief Lance Hatcher was joined at the press conference by Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Morgan State University President David Wilson, Baltimore Fire Chief Jay Wallace, and other government and law enforcement representatives.  […]

An active shooter has been reported at Morgan State University, per a tweet by the Baltimore Police Department at 10:01 PM EST on Tuesday evening. Baltimore Police Spokesperson Vernon Davis confirmed to local publication The Baltimore Banner that four students were victims of the shooting. BPD is on scene of an active shooter situation in […]

Virginia State University has requested an apology as well as an investigation following an incident that occurred during a women’s soccer game against Guilford College on September 26. During the game, the VSU women’s soccer team experienced racial slurs and inappropriate sounds from members of the home crowd. The opposing team’s fans repeatedly yelled the […]

Hampton University’s head coach Robert Prunty gave his weekly CAA press conference on Oct. 2. The nearly nine-minute conference focused mainly on the Pirate’s 31-14 victory over the Richmond Spiders last week. To start the conference, Prunty was quick to give credit to his coaching staff and the players. He reiterated that point multiple times. […]

Saint Augustine’s University has hired former NFL All-Pro cornerback and Florida State alumnus Antonio Cromartie per a report by Steven J. Gaither of HBCU Gameday. The former Seminole defensive back will be coming in as a defensive analyst for the Falcons. Cromartie was previously a graduate assistant at Texas A&M under head coach Jimbo Fisher […]

Hampton University is one of the most storied and well-known HBCUs in the United States. Despite its competition with Howard for the title of “The Real HU,” the university has produced elite professionals in every field. Let’s go through a list of just some of the talent that call Hampton their “Home By The Sea.” […]

Howard University is known for producing notable black alumni since its founding in 1867. These alumni are celebrated for their historic accomplishments and tremendous skills in their fields of endeavor. Here is a brief list of five celebrity alumni of Howard University that showcase the institution’s core values of excellence, leadership, service, and truth. Kamala […]

North Carolina A&T notched their first win of the season over Norfolk State with a 28-26 victory. The win came off of record-setting performances by true freshman quarterback Kevin White and Graduate linebacker BJ Turner. White, completed 6 of 10 passes for 98 yards and rushed 11 times for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns in […]

Hampton University alumna and Little League baseball star Mo’ne Davis has enrolled at Columbia University this fall to receive her master’s in sports management, per a feature report by Wayne Coffee of the New York Times. The program is the first of its kind within the Ivy League. Davis is attending Columbia on a full […]

Jackson State alumna and President of EMILY’s List Laphonza Butler has been appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to occupy the seat of late Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein per a report by NBC News. Butler’s appointment is historic, as she will be the third black woman to serve in the Senate and the first openly […]

Former Albany State football and baseball coach Hampton Smith has passed away at the age of 89 per a release by the university on their social media accounts. Smith is arguably the greatest coach in Albany State football history, leading the program from 1971-1976 and 1982-1999. On behalf of President Marion Ross Fedrick, Albany State […]

Willie Slater has been fired as head football coach of Clark Atlanta University on Monday per a report by The Atlanta Voice Sports Editor Donnell Suggs. At the time of this writing, a replacement hasn’t been named. Clark Atlanta released a statement about the firing: “We appreciate coach Slater for his dedication and contributions to […]

The Savannah State Tigers lost a close game to Edward Waters University 26-25 on Saturday after a missed field goal kick by Kenneth Lockhart. The Savannah State Tiger offense, ranked 11th in the SIAC (279 total offensive yards per game), was set to face off against an Edward Waters defense that’s ranked 7th in the […]

The 85th Miss Howard University Armani Washington won the Miss National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Pageant this weekend. Called “The Competition Of Queens” and hosted during NBCAHOF weekend, the event highlights the achievements of young African American women from HBCUs, selected as representatives of their respective institutions via the royal court. These talented […]

The Howard University Bison steamrolled Robert Morris University 35-10 in a bounce-back win with Ian Wheeler leading the way with 215 all-purpose yards and Quinton Williams throwing for 170 yards off of 13 pass completions.  Robert Morris gained only 178 yards through the air with Anthony Chiccitt completing 25 of 39 passing and throwing one […]

Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons isn’t a fan of critics calling for starting quarterback Jeremy Moussa to be benched and he expressed how he felt on his Twitter/X account. Although Florida A&M is ranked 1st in passing offense averaging 260 yards per game the Rattlers had trouble scoring in the first half of their […]

Hampton University spoiled Richmond’s Family Weekend event with a 31-14 rout over the Spiders. The Pirates moved to 3-1 on the season and opened up the CAA Conference play 1-0 this Saturday. Hampton came into the game looking for its first win against Richmond. Until Saturday, the Spiders enjoyed a 4-0 record against the Pirates. […]

In what might go down as the game of the year in HBCU football, North Carolina Central picked up a huge 49-48 comeback victory over Campbell University in overtime. After losing to Campbell last year 48-18 en route to winning the Celebration Bowl, the Eagles were determined to notch a victory. Campbell struck first as […]

Fort Valley State alumnus and NFL veteran Tyrone Poole was recently inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame. The NBCAHOF, founded by fellow Fort Valley Alumnus Thomas Dortch Jr., aims to highlight significant contributions graduates of HBCU’s have made to society by excelling in their chosen field of endeavor. Poole was recognized […]

Greg Lloyd is one of the best players in Steelers history and he recently got the opportunity to speak about how the Steelers scouted him as an NFL draft prospect out of Fort Valley State University. Lloyd recently sat down with The Eddie Mata Show and spoke about the process of how he got on […]

As USC takes the field this Saturday against Colorado, their offense will feature Brenden Rice. Brenden is the son of Mississippi Valley State alumnus and NFL legend Jerry Rice. Rice played for Colorado in the 2020 and 2021 seasons before transferring to USC. Rice says that was excited to get back to Colorado and play […]

Alabama A&M has set an amazing milestone for this year’s homecoming, as the game vs. Tuskegee is the first stadium sellout in school history per a report by local affiliate WAAY. This afternoon, the Bulldogs will face historic SIAC rival Tuskegee University, who is known for their fan base’s aptness to travel to away venues, […]

This year, for homecoming, Tuskegee alums are stepping back to campus in style after the release of the new Nike Terminator High sneakers. Popular sneaker blog Sneaker News published the first photos of the Tuskegee-inspired Nike shoes. The release of the image of the shoes comes before Tuskegee’s well-anticipated homecoming, which will occur the week […]

Southern University and Langston University are leading the pack in the first ESPN Band of the Year rankings, per returns released by HBCU Gameday exclusively. In the Division II/NAIA rankings, Langston University is ranked number one due to being first in Auxillery rankings and top five in Drum Major performance (3rd), Musicality (3rd), Percussion (2nd), […]