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The DC/Baltimore Rivalry is one that many people do not talk about enough. Whether that is over who is truly in the DMV, who has better slang, who made New Balances poppin, or even who the better HBCU is between Howard University and Morgan State University.  This Saturday, the rivalry takes center stage as arguably […]

Savannah State University’s women’s basketball team set a new single-season record after defeating Trinity Baptist College 114-64 in Tiger Arena, breaking the old school record of 40 points in the third quarter, originally set back in 2018. The Lady Tigers scored 44 points, establishing a new school record. Junior guard Mya Byrd was hitting from […]

Actor Morris Chestnut is set to be the keynote speaker 2023 BizTech Challenge next week, per a statement by Nexus Louisiana. Chestnut is a famed actor known for several standout roles including as Rickey in “Boyz In the Hood” and “The Best Man” series of movies as Lance Sullivan. He is currently the host of […]

The Florida Classic festivities featuring Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman have kicked off and Dr. Larry Robinson trolled Bethune-Cookman epically with a hilarious entrance to the Florida Classic Consortium Kick-Off Luncheon. Robinson mimicked a boxer’s entrance, coming into the ballroom with a black and white silk robe on over his collared shirt and black and white […]

Alabama A&M escaped Mississippi Valley State in a 30-21 victory to end the season. Alabama A&M withstood being outscored 14-9 in the second half to prevent a comeback attempt by the Delta Devils in the Thursday Night season finale for both teams. Alabama A&M struck first when Quincy Casey found Jacolby Hewitt 49-yard pass to […]

The Norfolk State Lady Spartans extended their impressive winning streak with a convincing 67-53 win over Appalachian State. Although the Lady Spartans faced some early setbacks, they quickly regained control of the game and never looked back. The first quarter saw a slow start from the Lady Spartans, allowing Appalachian State to take an early […]

Grambling’s Women’s Basketball Team secured a remarkable upset victory against Arizona State in the Pac-12/SWAC Legacy Series. The Lady Tigers celebrated their first Power Five triumph since 2018 with a dominating win that put the basketball world on notice. Right from the start, it was clear that Grambling and Arizona State were evenly matched. They […]

Happy Founder’s Day to the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated! Celebrating 112 years of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. With the motto” friendship is essential to the soul” the men of Omega have been forming lifetime bonds since their founding in 1911. Whether you call them “Ques”, “the Bruhz”, or “Men of Omega”, […]

We’re reaching the end of the season and there are so many clinching scenarios for different MEAC programs in December. It’s moments like these that make College Football one of the most thrilling and nail-biting extravaganzas in the world. But the MEAC Conference, despite facing setbacks with the departure of Hampton, North Carolina A&T, FAMU, […]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated is celebrating 112th years of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. Omega Psi Phi was the first international fraternity to be founded on a historically Black college campus. In honor of Founder’s Day here is a list of five notable “Men of Omega.”: Bayard Rustin, Jessie Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, Steve Harvey […]

Dr. Marcus L. Thompson has been appointed as the 13th president of Jackson State University, per a release by the institution. The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning appointed Thompson in the role during a meeting held in Jackson this afternoon. His appointment will be effective on November 27th and a welcome […]

The North Carolina A&T Lady Aggies picked up a resounding win over Wake Forest on Wednesday evening. The Lady Aggies are a legitimately good team, boasting an 8-point lead over the Lady Bulldogs of Georgia in their November 6th matchup before dropping the game 71-59. North Carolina A&T entered the game confidently and played Wake […]

Morgan State, Jackson State, and Michigan football alumnus Daylen Baldwin is set to work out for the Browns on Friday morning, per a report by Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz. Schultz tweeted, “Former Jackson State and Michigan WR Daylen Baldwin will workout for the #Browns tomorrow morning, a source tells @BleacherReport. Baldwin has been fully medically […]

Howard University alumna Caché McClay secured the job of a lifetime, becoming a reporter on all things Beyoncé for Gannett Media Group. McClay secured the job over hundreds of applicants who wanted the opportunity to cover one of the biggest music stars of all time. “I’m honored to be in this position,” McClay said to […]

In an intense nail-biter, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats came out on top with a thrilling 74-72 overtime victory against the Iona Gaels. Despite being down 18-7 in the first quarter, the Wildcats made an impressive comeback, thanks to Chanelle McDonald’s outstanding performance, scoring a total of 24 points throughout the game. Iona started off strong, hitting […]

The Howard University Bison came out on top in an intense Tuesday Night Basketball showdown against the Boston University Terriers, sealing a solid 64-53 victory. Leading the way was Bryce Harris, rocking the number 34 jersey, who showed off his skills with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Harris had some serious accuracy, hitting seven of […]

In a surprising turn of events, Howard pulled off a huge win against North Carolina Central, with a resounding 50-20 victory. This highly anticipated match showcased the skills of two standout teams in the MEAC Conference. Earlier in the afternoon, the South Carolina State Bulldogs faced a tough loss against the Morgan State Bears, setting […]

Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, daughter of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, was revealed as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on Wednesday evening at Spelman College. Zahara enrolled at Spelman in the Fall 2022 school year and made headlines when the Academy Award-winning actress announced that she would be attending the HBCU.   View […]

The Flordia Classic between Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman is Saturday and the Rattlers defensive lineman reminisced on his memorable scoop n’ score touchdown in the 2021 edition of the game with the Tallahassee Democrat. Hunt’s 46-yard fumble recovery touchdown came with 44 seconds left in the third quarter. Bethune Cookman was on their own 40 […]

Southern University held a press conference this afternoon following yesterday’s dismissal of Eric Dooley as head football coach. The press conference was led by head athletic director Roman Banks and he also introduced acting head coach Sean Wallace and interim head coach Terrance Graves, who will be serving as Southern’s head coach for the Bayou […]

Tennessee State has joined the other nine public universities in Tennessee to spearhead a campaign meant to increase awareness of the benefits of a four-year degree in the state, per a report by the Lewis Herald. The campaign, called “For The Future”. is meant to span multiple years and involve community stakeholders across all 95 […]

Recently, Howard University hosted a symposium entitled, “We Center Blackness: Howard, Diversity, and Diaspora” featuring expert speakers from fields such as law, medicine, history, and politics, per a release by Howard-based publication The Dig. The symposium, held in Founders Library, acted as a way to welcome and introduce the university’s new president, Ben Vinson III, […]

Howard University sophomore Immanuel Martin is aiming to bridge the wide gap between his community and local police, per a report by DC News Now. A resident and native of Prince George’s County Maryland, Martin spent this past summer as an intern for his local police department. During his time interning, he shadowed every aspect […]

Hampton University guard Jordan Nesbitt, the men’s basketball team’s leading scorer last season, will continue to miss time due to eligibility issues. Nesbitt’s absence adds another chapter to the school’s ongoing situation with student-athlete eligibility concerns. Hampton’s athletic director Anthony Henderson spoke to the Virginia Pilot about the situation. “He’ll be back soon,” Henderson said. […]

Attendees of the HBCU First Look Film Festival received an unexpected yet very pleasant surprise this past Friday when former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama made an appearance at the Rustin film premiere. The screening was one of the opening night events of the film festival held at Howard University. The Obamas, […]

Entergy, an energy company serving Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas announced its upcoming sponsorship of the annual Bayou Classic football game between Southern University and Grambling State University. This year, the Bayou Classic will take place on Nov. 25 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. The game draws attention from around the country, […]

 A Chick-fil-A in Atalanta, Georgia is donating $500,000 to Morris Brown College to help grow the next generation of diverse leaders per a report by local affiliate WSB-TV. The fast-food chain partnered with the college back in 2021 with an initial $500,00 donation and is now matching that donation. The donation will allow the continuation […]

North Carolina Central’s head football coach Trei Oliver reaffirms his disbelief in a MEAC championship game. The 8-2 Eagles are facing their season’s mortality after a surprising 50-20 loss to the Howard Bison. Howard has the chance to win the conference with a victory over Morgan State on Nov. 18. Despite their stellar overall record, […]

Florida A&M University (FAMU) proudly revealed the extension of Dr. Larry Robinson’s contract, per a report by the Tallahassee Democrat. The Board of Trustees at Florida A&M University authorized President Robinson’s one-year contract extension in addition to his above-average evaluation. Robinson’s current contract expires on December 31, but with the new agreement, an 18% bonus […]

Jackson State’s head football coach T.C. Taylor spoke glowingly about Alcorn State’s head coach, Fred McNair. Reporter David Edelstein posted a clip on X where Taylor talked about his friendship and overall relationship with McNair. “Fred McNair is a great coach, great friend of mine,” he said. “He’s going to have that team ready to […]

In the annual Battle of the Bay, the Hampton Pirates could not complete the late game comeback against the Norfolk State Spartans. Hampton’s men’s basketball team drops to 1-2 after the game. Within a week, the team has lost games to their biggest rivals in Norfolk State and Howard. One the other hand, the Spartans […]

Howard University alumni Nagea Kirkley (B.A. ‘23) and William Reed (B.A. ‘21), were recently awarded the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2023–2024 school year, per a statement by the university. Kirleky graduated from the university as an international affairs and community development double major French studies minor in the spring of 2023. […]

The Prairie View A&M Panthers escape with their second victory of the year with a 79-74 win over the Abilene Christian Wildcats. The Panthers were powered by two 20+ point performances, though one came from an unexpected source. With the victory, PVAMU moves to 2-2 on the year. The entire game was a high scoring, […]

Spelman College has been ranked the number one HBCU in the country consecutively for the past 14 years according to U.S News and World Report ranking. This all-female private liberal arts college was the starting point for many accomplished women across several fields. Here is a list of some of Spelman’s most notable “Spelmanites.” Alice […]

The Norfolk State Spartans’ women’s basketball team blew the doors off of the Radford Highlander’s with a convincing 70-46 victory on Nov. 12. The Spartans traveled to Radford to earn their third win of the season while giving their opponent’s their first loss. Norfolk State currently sits at 3-0 with just one more game until […]

After a shocking defeat at the hands of the Colorado Buffaloes a week ago, Angel Reese and the LSU Tigers cruised past the Mississippi Valley State Devilettes for their second win over 50 points of the season. The defending NCAA National Champions crushed Queens (NC) 112-55, and they most recently routed MVSU by 62 points. […]

Howard University player Seth Towns has been cleared by the NCAA to have his 8th season of eligibility, per a report by Jeff Goodman of The Messenger. Howard’s Seth Towns has been cleared by the NCAA, Coach Kenny Blakeney told @TheMessenger. — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 14, 2023 Seth Towns began his career in 2016 […]

Following the conclusion of the season, the SIAC has released their All-Conference first and second-team selections. The list comes after all-conference honors were released in advance of the SIAC Championship game between Benedict and Albany State The SIAC All-Conference First and Second teams are below. ALL-CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM POSITION NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION HOMETOWN Offensive Line […]

Winston-Salem State University announced that homecoming will take place on November 3-9, 2024. The announcement comes a year in advance of homecoming and only weeks after the Rams 2023 homecoming, which took place from October 15-October 31. Save the Date!!! Homecoming 2024 is November 3-9! pic.twitter.com/KzAiKKLocw — WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) October 26, 2023 This year’s […]