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In a game that has reshaped the MEAC championship race, DeSean Jackson and the Delaware State Hornets stunned North Carolina Central, in a 31-24 victory to crash the Eagles’ homecoming. The win didn’t just vault the Hornets into the top spot in the MEAC after the first year of conference play; it broke a 48-year […]

ESPN’s First Take was broadcasting live from Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, promoting the 2025 Magic City Classic presented by Amazon, and Cam Newton provided a moment sports fans are unlikely to forget. The scene unfolded during a segment where the Alabama State and Alabama A&M mascots raced in a 40-yard dash. Following the Alabama […]

So, we know you’ve seen it… The very funny and talented Keke Palmer released the trailer as well as the first two episodes of her new show, “Southern Fried Rice,” on her KeyTV Network. While fans usually love Palmer, her new project was met with mixed reviews. “Southern Fried Rice” follows KoKo Johnson, a Korean […]

To help Virginia HBCUs further progress in the field of humanities research, Google Data Centers has donated $150,000 to support this effort. Through the Virginia Humanities HBCU Scholars Fellowship, the donation will help fund research while providing students, faculty, writers, and doctoral students with access to publishing outlets and a supportive environment. The Google Data […]

The HBCU world is reeling after Southern University fired Terrence Graves after a shaky 1-6 start to the season. Southern University Athletics Director Roman Banks made the decision on Monday after openly musing about it during the post-game press conference following the Jaguars’ homecoming loss to Prairie View A&M and following Graves’s appearance on Monday […]

As the MEAC football slate kicks off this Saturday, there should be no debate that North Carolina Central is the conference’s best team. Sure, the Eagles have faced several teams that aren’t deemed as contenders in the early season, as Florida A&M & Southern are in disarray on the football field, and North Carolina A&T […]

As I scrolled through social media recently, looking for topics to cover on HBCU Pulse and ClutchPoints, I noticed a firestorm erupting around a new web series from Keke Palmer’s Key TV Network called Southern Fried Rice. The show centers on KoKo Johnson, an Asian American young woman who was adopted and raised by a […]

In a move that shocked and perplexed the HBCU football world, Terrence Graves was fired as head coach of Southern University following his appearance on the SWAC Coaches Call and even filming his weekly coaches show. Despite Southern’s 17-3 loss to Prairie View A&M and Southern University Athletic Director Roman Banks’s rather intriguing post-game presser, […]

When the schedules were released this spring, the Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State matchup was one I circled immediately. It was set to be an iconic showdown: the first MEAC game for Michael Vick as head coach of Norfolk State, squaring off against Chennis Berry, a celebrated coach who successfully set the standard for success […]

Before Norfolk State starts its MEAC slate of games, Michael Vick confirmed that he made changes to his coaching staff. Vick confirmed the rumors during Monday’s MEAC Coaches Call. “We obviously, in this game, have to look for opportunities to grow and get better and put our players in the best situation possible, and my […]

An HBCU queen is taking a shot at another pageant. Delaware State University Trustee and Miss Delaware USA, Tetra Shockley, Esq., is representing the university and the state of Delaware in the 2025 Miss USA Pageant. Shockley will be joining Howard University alumna and Miss Texas Taylor Davis in the pageant. In addition to being […]

Sadly, Love Island USA fan favorite Olandria Carthen will not be returning to our TV screens anytime soon. Rumors have recently spun that Carthen would be joining the season 3 cast of the popular HBO drama “Euphoria.” Those rumors have turned out to be false. Olandria Carthen, internet sensation, joins ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 cast. pic.twitter.com/rczFzM2s7K […]

As Norfolk State starts its MEAC conference slate, Michael Vick is relying on quarterback Otto Khuns to give the team the bost it need to power them to success. Per Vick’s comments on the MEAC Coaches Call, he believes that this will be Khun’s “most important five games of his life.” “This is a very […]

DeSean Jackson and Delaware State have had an amazing start to the season, emerging from the non-conference slate with a 4-3 record. Under Jackson, the team is off to its best start since the 2007 season and is in serious conversations to be a contender in the MEAC this year. The first true test of […]

Trei Oliver and North Carolina Central look poised for another championship run but, with a homecoming matchup against DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State Hornets, they aren’t looking too far ahead. Jackson has buit a formidable Delaware State team that drew the attention of Oliver, who expressed his respect for what the Horents were doing in Monday’s […]

Southern University has announced that Terrence Graves has been fired as head coach of Southern University. The move is shocking, as it comes hours after Graves appeared on the SWAC Coaches Call and addressed the conversation around his possible termination. “We’ve talked. We always have conversations every week,” Graves he said during the call. “And […]

So, ESPN’s College Gameday is heading to Vanderbilt University this Saturday for the Commodores’ matchup against Missouri and a lot of people are upset. Vanderbilt has been an amazing story this season, currently sitting at 6-1 following a tremendous rise last season that included a breakthrough win over Alabama. This year, they’ve continued their momentum […]

Update: Terrence Graves has been fired from Southern University. This aticle was written following his apperance on the SWAC Coaches call. He was relieved on Monday evening. Read more here. It looks like Terrence Graves is staying at the helm of Southern University football for right now. After a interesitng press confernce by Southern University […]

Another alleged incident of hazing has occurred on the campus of Southern University. According to WAFB, the university has suspended the Beta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. due to allegations of hazing. The suspension happened last week during Southern’s homecoming festivities. It has not yet been confirmed what the exact allegations were […]

Morehouse College and Spelman College have taken a major step to protect their shared cultural identity, announcing this week that the institutions have officially trademarked the term “Spelhouse.” The move ensures that the name—synonymous with Black excellence, tradition, and unity—belongs to the community that created it. This information comes from a press release shared with […]

After a few days of speculation, Tremaine Jackson addressed his name being linked to the vacant UAB coaching position on Monday’s SWAC Coaches Call after the program fired Trent Dilfer. Jackson is coming off of a huge victory over Southern University on Saturday, virtually opening up the team’s path to a division title and an […]

Quarterback R.J. Johnson III emerged as the hero for Florida A&M this afternoon as the Rattlers narrowly escaped their homecoming game victorious against Alcorn State, winning 33-28. The game was a hard-fought battle that saw the struggling Alcorn State Braves, looking for a season-turning win, lead 14-9 at halftime. However, Florida A&M ultimately found a way […]

Tennessee State celebrated their homecoming with a decisive victory over Howard University, winning 24-7 for the second consecutive year against the Bison. The win was a huge boost for the Tigers, snapping a five-game losing streak that dated back to their Week One victory over North Carolina A&T. Meanwhile, the loss compounded Howard’s recent struggles, […]

After the Jaguars’ 24-3 homecoming loss to Prairie View A&M, Southern University coach Terrence Graves might really be on the hot seat. With the loss, the Jaguars fall to 1-6 and have one of the worst offenses in HBCU football. Whether Graves will be relieved of his duties as head coach is purely conjecture, but […]

In a hard-fought and dominating performance, the Prairie View A&M Panthers defeated Southern University 24-3, spoiling the Jaguars’ homecoming. The result was hardly a shock, as Southern had struggled immensely on offense throughout the season, while Prairie View showed consistent promise under first-year coach Tremaine Jackson. Jackson entered the game with considerable buzz, having been […]

Legendary comedian Katt Williams has received an immense honor, receiving a doctorate in Humane Letters from Fairfield, Alabama-based HBCU Miles College. Williams received the honor on Thursday. “It’s not every day that people get an honorary doctorate,” said Miles President Bobbie Knight in her introduction of Williams, per AL.com. “It’s because of you and what […]

Not even half a season into his tenure at Prairie View A&M, Tremaine Jackson’s name is circulating in FBS coaching conversations. Last Sunday, UAB fired head coach Trent Dilfer after an unfortunate 2-4 start as well as a 53-33 loss to Florida Atlantic. Also of note, Dilfer’s UAB escaped Alabama State in the season opener […]

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is the gift that keeps on giving.  Scott has gifted Morgan State University with a $63 million unrestricted gift, her second multimillion-dollar gift to the Maryland HBCU in five years. This recent donation brings the total amount donated by Scott to $103 million. Scott first donated $40 million to the university back […]

Following an incident at nearby school Louisiana State University, Southern University plans to beef up security just ahead of this weekend’s homecoming game and festivities. Southern University has already had several similar incidents this year resulting in campus shutdowns. Southern University Chancellor John Pierre released a statement stating the changes to security measures just ahead […]

Former Howard University star Steve Settle III has officially joined the Miami Heat, as the former HBCU standout signed a deal with the squad for an undisclosed amount, per a release by the Heat. This comes after Settle signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the team following the 2025 NBA Draft in July. The Exhibit […]

The conversation surrounding Tennessee State University joining an HBCU conference has been fervent for years. HBCU football fans, desiring strengthened Black college conferences, have consistently called for programs like TSU to return to their traditional roots. TSU is currently a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, a conference it joined in 1986 and became a […]

Fans of both the WNBA and Love Island have reason to be excited—the Bayou Barbie and WNBA standout Angel Reese recently sat down with Love Island fan-favorite Olandria Carthen, aka the Bama Barbie, for an intimate podcast interview that’s already generating buzz, even before its official release. Known for being a boss on and off the court, Reese’s podcast highlights her […]

Howard University remains one of the season’s most confounding teams. Coming off a dominant 2023 campaign that culminated in an outright MEAC Championship and a Celebration Bowl berth, the 2024 season was an underwhelming step back, finishing 4-8 overall with a disappointing 1-4 conference record. As the team regressed, they were totally absent from the […]

Despite the festive atmosphere of Florida A&M’s homecoming, the reality for two traditional HBCU powerhouses is grim. Both FAMU and Alcorn State are struggling mightily, and their respective coaches, James Colzie and Cedric Thomas, find themselves firmly planted on the proverbial hot seat. This fall from grace is shocking given their recent histories. Just two […]

The Alabama State-Jackson State game ultimately came down to one heavily debated play that could’ve gone either way. Lined up on the goal line, the Hornets ran a speed option where Andrew Body pitched the ball to Jamarie Hostzclaw, but his dive into the endzone was stopped by Jackson State linebacker Ashton Taylor. Meaning in […]

Florida A&M University announcer Joe Bullard will not be returning to the mic anytime soon. The Southern Athletic Conference (SWAC) denied the university’s appeal to end Bullard’s suspension early in time for the Florida A&M homecoming football game. Bullard was suspended for two games following an incident with the Alabama State University Honey Beez. One […]

In a fairly weak HBCU football slate, the Prairie View A&M-Southern matchup is easily the most consequential game this weekend. Southern University has struggled mightily, and they are searching for what happens with their team next. Wow, they’re not out of contention for the SWAC West as far as record, they clearly aren’t going to […]

Homecoming is a special time for all HBCUs. As homecoming season begins, many HBCUs are taking precautions to ensure the safety of those who attend. Following a recent increase of shootings at HBCUs during homecoming events, Texas Southern University is making some changes in preparation. Texas Southern’s president, J.W. Crawford III, released a statement on […]

HBCU students are often trendsetters when it comes to fashion. Taking inspiration from their time at their alma mater, three Tuskegee University alumni have launched a clothing line dedicated to HBCU fashion trends, just in time for the homecoming season. Through their clothing brand, Taliaferro Union Apparel Company, the three alums have created an “Archive […]