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Tennessee State has added its first player to its inaugural hockey team.  Xavier Abel has joined the team, transferring from Drury University per a report by the Tennessean. After officially transferring to Tennessee State, he was seen at the Tiger’s basketball game vs. Tennessee Tech alongside Athletic Director Mikki Allen. The newly admitted Tiger hockey […]

South Carolina State star defensive lineman Patrick Godbolt is the latest HBCU star to declare for the NFL Draft. Godbolt posted the news on his social media accounts this week. ⚡️🧊 pic.twitter.com/109kGu8sWm — PG (@patrick_godbolt) January 18, 2024 His announcement is below: “Dear South Carolina State and Family, I would like to thank God and […]

Buffalo Bills assistant coach Eric Washington has been giving back to his alma mater Grambling State University in a big way this past year, per a release by the institution. Washington has generously contributed $51,500 to Grambling, with $15,000 going to the GAP Scholarship Fund and $36,500 will be used to improve salaries and positions […]

The Alabama A&M Bulldogs just revealed their football schedule for 2024 in preparation of facing a new-look SWAC East Division. Last season, the Bulldogs went 5-6 and finished fourth in the SWAC East behind their rival, Alabama State. Though they improved upon their 4-7 record in 2022, 2023 was their second losing season in a […]

Shaq Davis, a former star from South Carolina, has inked a reserve/future deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to a report by John Hendrix of Sports Illustrated SaintsWire. Under reserve/futures contracts, players are not officially bound until the season commences. This contract does not impact the salary cap or roster limit for the 2023-2024 season. […]

Howard University went viral earlier this week after the unveiling of the new Jordan Wall, a collection of Howard University inspired player exclusive Jordan Branded shoes. A video of the wall was posted on Instagram by Sneaker News.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sneaker News (@sneakernews) The Jordan […]

Ezra Gray, the talented running back from Alabama State, will be a member of the Houston Roughnecks in the newly formed United Football League. The UFL made news recently as the spring football leagues in the USFL and XFL merged. The Roughnecks reportedly selected Gray in the first round of the draft. Though it is […]

Florida A&M is losing another key staffer from the Willie Simmons regime, this time Assistant AD for Football Operations Troy Johnson. Johnson announced his departure from the school in a social media post thanking the Florida A&M community for the experience. Rattler Nation…Simply Put Thank You!!! Thank you for allowing me, for the last 3 […]

Howard University escaped with a close win over perennial SIAC contender Morehouse College on MLK Day. The Tigers fought valiantly but lost in a 78-72 contest. MLK Day symbolizes the profound significance of the Civil Rights Movement and commemorates the invaluable contributions Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made towards advancing the rights of the Black […]

Spelman College announced on Wednesday that they are receiving a historic $100 million donation – the largest single donation ever to an HBCU. The donors include both philanthropist and businesswoman Rhonda Stryker alongside her husband and Chairman of Greenleaf Trust, William Johnston. The $100 million contribution is in celebration of 100 years since Spelman College […]

Update: North Carolina A&T announced on Thursday evening that the heating system has been repaired and all affected buildings will be restored by Friday, January 19th. The university announced the updates on their social media accounts. Please note, #NCAT heating issues are now resolved. Heat is being restored to all affected campus buildings, and will be […]

On Jan. 12, Johnson O. Akinleye, the 12th chancellor of North Carolina Central University, announced his plan to retire after this year. He will leave office at the finale of the 2023-24 school year on June 30, 2024. Akinleye has been with North Carolina Central since 2014. He joined as the provost and vice chancellor […]

In the same month six years ago, Skakyla Hill of Grambling State shook up the basketball world with a historic and unforgettable performance. On Jan. 3, 2018, Hill recorded the first quadruple-double in all of women’s college basketball as Grambling State defeated Alabama State, 93-71. The star guard cruised to 15 points, 10 rebounds, 10 […]

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders says he wants to help Florida A&M determine their next head coach. The former Jackson State head coach who departed the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) in December of 2022 to coach the Buffaloes offered his list of coaches in his network that he believed could handle the job in a […]

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Grambling State Lady Tigers and Florida A&M Rattlers put on an absolute show in a triple overtime battle. For perspective, a team may have a handful of overtime games during the year. A double overtime game is a rarity, so the fact that this game took three additional […]

The Florida A&M Rattlers are set to lose another coach as Murray State hires away defensive coordinator Ryan Smith, according to Football Scoop. Smith was an FCS Coordinator of the Year Finalist as he constructed one of the best defenses in the SWAC. Instead of returning to Tallahassee, Jody Wright, the head coach for Murray […]

On Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, both basketball teams for the North Carolina A&T Aggies came to Virginia to defeat the Hampton Pirates. The women’s teams played on Sunday afternoon, while the men’s teams played on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at 9 p.m. on the CBS Sports Network. The losing streaks for both Hampton […]

The Florida A&M head coaching search is set to continue. Florida A&M Vice President of Athletics Tiffani Dawn-Sykes announced that she will be allowing a currently unspecified search firm to assist in choosing who will serve as the 19th head coach of the football program following the departure of Willie Simmons to Duke University. Florida […]

The Savannah State men’s and women’s basketball teams left Fort Valley State with victories over the Wildcats. Let’s recap both matchups as we hit the middle of the season. Lady Tigers vs. Lady Wildcats Amari Heard showcased her exceptional skills on the court, achieving an outstanding performance by scoring a season-high of 23 points. Ta’Quasia […]

Happy Founders’ Day to the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated! Celebrating 104 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and Finer Womanhood. Through their dedication to serving their communities and implementing change, the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta continue to show us what makes their organization oh-so-sweet. In honor of Founders’ Day, here is the […]

Fort Valley State athletic director Dr. Renee Myles Payne announced via the Fort Valley State University Sports Twitter/X page that current head coach Shawn Gibbs has renewed his contract with the institution. The announcement comes a week after news circulated that Gibbs was the leading candidate to replace departed Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons, […]

With a 24-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Wild Card round, the Detroit Lions secured their first playoff triumph in 32 years. Of the many storylines to arise from the game, one reigns supreme: the journey of the Lions’ Executive Vice President and General Manager, Brad Holmes. Holmes was a pivotal […]

Happy Founders’ Day to the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated! Celebrating 116 years of sisterhood, scholarship, and service to ALL mankind. Since they stepped on the scene is 1908, they have showed how being a service to their community has always been a serious matter! In honor of Founders’ Day here is the […]

The Florida A&M coaching search that started with the departure of Willie Simmons has commanded the attention of the greater HBCU sports world. The drama of potential coaching hires and alumni frustration at Vice President of Athletics Tiffani Dawn-Sykes has dominated conversations amongst HBCU football enthusiasts. But, often lost in the talk is Simmons’s move […]

Savannah State Men’s & Women’s basketball team had no problem defeating Morris College. Both teams won in dominant fashion, kicking off the New Year with momentum. Lady Tigers vs. Morris College The Savannah State women’s basketball team kicked off their 2024 campaign with a resounding victory against the Morris College Hornets, triumphing with a commanding score […]

Happy Founders’ Day to the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated! Celebrating 111 years of public service, sisterhood, and scholarship. The women of Delta Sigma Theta have made it their mission to serve their community, which started back in 1913 at the Women’s Suffrage March. In honor of Founders’ Day here is the history […]

Days after Shawn Gibbs was rumored to be the frontrunner to replace Willie Simmons as head coach of Florida A&M, current interim head coach James Colzie III still remains determined and willing to assume the position. Per comments obtained by the Tallahassee Democrat, Colzie is still optimistic that he’ll get the job. “You hope at […]

The Zeta Phi Beta sorority was founded on Howard University’s campus on Jan. 16, 1920. Born out of solidarity against racist threats like the Ku Klux Klan and in support of Black movements like the Harlem Renaissance, the Zeta Phi Beta sorority stands today as a testament to the resiliency of Black women. With Founder’s […]

Known simply as “AKAs,” the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority is the oldest Black Greek organization founded by Black women in the country. Their pink-and-green motif and color scheme are recognizable across the nation. Some of the most powerful and influential Black women in our society are members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Here is […]

The North Carolina A&T Aggies, entering their second year in the Coastal Athletic Association, just announced their football schedule for 2024. Our 2024 Schedule is here! Mark your calendars! Homecoming will be October 19th vs Hampton!! Correction: Wake Forest game will be played on Thursday, August 29th#AggiePride | #Elite | #CAAFB pic.twitter.com/lDZ9sdi0im — Aggie Pride […]

Coming off their first successful season under head coach Eddie George, the Tennessee State Tigers look to build upon their momentum as they reveal their 2024 football schedule. Our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ Big South-OVC Schedule 8⃣ conference games 📍 CSU, EIU, UTM, SEMO at Home‼️ 🗞️ https://t.co/UKMNgHJDME#RoarCity x #GUTS pic.twitter.com/R9ot91O0oN — Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) January 9, […]

As the Hampton Pirates football team searches for their first winning season since 2018, they have a number of difficult games ahead on their 2024 schedule. The shift to the CAA has not been kind to the Pirates, and they have multiple out-of-conference opponents that are sure to pose a challenge. Here are just a […]

What are the chances that four players from the same franchise would all be coaching at the HBCU level? Apparently, given recent events, those chances are pretty high! With the hiring of Cris Dishman at Texas Southern, there are now four former Houston Oilers players who are coaching HBCU football. Including Dishman, there is Eddie […]

HBCUs that have football programs that compete at the Division II level will now be able to face off in Week Zero action starting in the 2024 season. The proposal was brought about and sponsored by Presidents of the Athletic Conference (SIAC) Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), Gulf South Conference […]

The women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated are celebrating 111 years of public service, sisterhood, and scholarship. The women of Delta Sigma Theta strive for the best in all that they do since their founding in 1913. So, in honor of founders’ day here are five notable women of DST. Angela Bassett   Tina […]

Tevin Griffey, former Florida A&M defensive back and son of MLB icon Ken Griffey Jr, is transferring from FAMU to Boise State. Griffey entered the transfer portal on Dec. 21, shortly before FAMU head coach Willie Simmons left for an opportunity at Duke University. Griffey will be joining a Boise State team that dominated the […]

Last month, Howard University announced a plan to renovate a local apartment complex with financial support from Amazon. The Howard Manor, a 73-year old building, used to house low-income families, graduate students, and university workers but has since fallen into disarray, according to an article from the Washington Post’s Marissa J. Lang. As a response […]

DJ Stevens, the impressive wide receiver for the Jackson State Tigers, declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Stevens posted a well-received heartfelt message on his ‘X’ page, in which he thanked his coaches, teammates, and all the Jackson State fans. “Next I would like to thank all the coaches that no only helped me grow […]

Florid A&M National Alumni Association President Curtis E. Johnson has written a letter to university president Dr. Larry Robinson regarding VP of Athletics Tiffani Dawn-Sykes. The letter was posted by WCTV sports reporter and anchor Alison Posey and directly lists the grievances that were discussed in the National Alumni Association meeting that was held via […]