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Rep. Jasmine Crockett served as the commencement speaker at Tougaloo College this past weekend. In the address, Crockett interwove stories of the civil rights movement into the challenges that are faced today to inspire the class of 2025 to fight for change.​ She spoke about several current issues in the speech and even involved Donald […]

Mississippi Valley State and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are among several FCS and FBS teams facing postseason bans, according to the NCAA’s release of its Academic Progress Rate (APR) on Tuesday. The APR evaluates the academic success of schools and their athletic programs, with scores below 930 resulting in penalties. These scores […]

Last weekend, Florida A&M University’s Spring 2025 commencement featured several well-known guest speakers, but the speech from billionaire and founder of Uncle Nearest, Inc., Fawn Weaver, brought attendees to their feet. Weaver delivered the keynote speech during the ceremony for the graduates of the College of Science and Technology, College of Law, School of Business […]

Urban Edge Network has responded to the arbitration decision in their lawsuit with the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), as well as a statement released by the SWAC about the decision on Tuesday afternoon. The statement, obtained by HBCU Pulse on ClutchPoints, is below: “Urban Edge Network (UEN) acknowledges the recent arbitration decision and public statement […]

Virginia Tech has landed another former HBCU star who looks to make an immediate mark on the team’s chances as a contender. The Hokies landed former Tigers standout Isaiah Spencer via the transfer portal, a move that surely will help fortify their wide receiver room. Spencer was a standout player on a talented Jackson State […]

T.C. Taylor has made some key additions to his championship-winning coaching staff at Jackson State, adding former Charlotte assistant Justin Sanders and 2024 Celebration Bowl champion Esaias Guthrie. Taylor has also promoted former quality control coach Aaron Jackson to assistant coach. The moves come as Jackson State solidifies its team heading into the end of […]

Douglas County High School senior Mantavius Presley has chosen his home for the next four years. After 58 acceptances and $1 million in scholarship offers, Presley is heading to Morehouse College. In addition to Morehouse, Presley received offers from other prestigious schools such as Howard University, Mercer University, Xavier University of Louisiana, and the University […]

Actress and Howard University alumna Taraji P. Henson is bringing her SheCare wellness pods to Baltimore. To help bring mental health resources to HBCU campuses, Henson is partnering with Coppin State University. Coppin State is the fourth HBCU to receive the SheCare wellness pods courtesy of the Boris L. Henson Foundation. Per the university website, […]

After going unselected in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Diamond Johnson seems to be in a perfect position to make the Minnesota Lynx roster as the WNBA preseason has started. Johnson, arguably the best women’s basketball player out of an HBCU last season on the best team in HBCU, has been actively engaged in practices for […]

T.C. Taylor and Jackson State have added another explosive offensive weapon that could further increase their chances of repeating as champions in the 2025 season. The Tigers have added former Prairie View A&M wide receiver Shemar Savage via the transfer portal, a huge addition for their wide receiver room following the departure of Isaiah Spencer. […]

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the 2025 Gold and Silver Circle Inductees who will be honored at the 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards. In addition, the winner for the 2025 Coca-Cola HBCU Sports Production Grant will be announced. The ceremony will be held at the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick […]

An HBCU student who chose Florida A&M over Harvard, Yale, and Morehouse College is set to graduate from the institution this weekend. He made headlines in 2021 when he enrolled at the institution at the age of 16, becoming the youngest student in Florida A&M history. Now, he’s set to continue his amazing academic story. […]

Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph will be a special guest at this year’s Spring Commencement at Norfolk State University. The ceremony will take place Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 9 a.m. More than 600 students are set to graduate. Ralph has established herself as a performer on Broadway, television, and movies during her more […]

Purdue University made a major addition in the transfer portal, landing HBCU star defensive lineman Josh Burney, per a report by Rivals. Burney spent his last four seasons at Fort Valley State as a key contributor to their defense and looks to bring that same level of success to the Boilermakers as a grad transfer. […]

Following the departure of Blake Harper to Creighton, Howard University is set to land a former Morehouse College star in the transfer portal. In a post on his X account, Cedric Taylor II announced his commitment to the Bison. “From Foes to Family #TheDreamFactory?,” Taylor posted, an obvious nod to the sports rivalry between the […]

The Black College Football Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025, set to be honored at the 16th Annual Induction Ceremony this summer. Presented by the Atlanta Falcons, the Black College Football Hall of Fame event will take place on June 7 at 7:30 PM ET at the College Football Hall of Fame […]

Hopefully the students at South Carolina State University have their fans ready! Wagner, South Carolina native and artist 803Fresh invited both students and alumni to be in the music video for his hit song “Boots on the Ground.” The video features members of the Divine Nine, students, alumni, and the March 101 Band showcasing the […]

After weeks of speculation, former Howard University star Blake Harper has announced his transfer to Creighton University. He announced his transfer portal decision in an emotional 30-second video that recounted his journey through his time at Howard University, eventually showing him in a Creighton University jersey. Harper, a freshman, claimed the MEAC Freshman of the […]

Saint Augustine University is being sued by former NBA player Chucky Brown for allegedly breaching a contract, per a report by HBCU Gameday. Brown is alleging that he was fired from the university without full payment of his salary. He was hired by the university in 2022 as the men’s basketball coach under a three-year […]

Former Georgia, LSU, and Nebraska star Arik Gilbert is making a huge move as he transfers to an HBCU. Gilbert is transferring to Savannah State, per a report by Rivals, strengthening the team’s prospects in the SIAC. Standing at 6’5″ and weighing 270 pounds, Gilbert played a few seasons in the FBS before looking to […]

HBCU alumnus and basketball Hall of Famer Earl ‘The Pearl’ Monroe took to his X account to release a statement about the passing of Dick Barnett. Barnett was his teammate on the New York Knicks as well as a fellow HBCU alumnus. Monroe said, “A good friend who achieved so much in his lifetime. Dick […]

In a recent appearance on Jim Rome’s eponymous radio show, new Florida A&M head basketball coach Charlie Ward talked about his extensive ties to the institution and even being born on campus. It’s a connection that Ward has been forthcoming about mentioning as he accepted the head coach position earlier this month. “ Well, [the hospital] […]

NBA legend and Tennessee State University alumnus Dick Barnett has passed away at age 88, per a report by HBCU Gameday.. Barnett was a New York Knicks star and a two-time NBA champion. Barnett accepted a basketball scholarship to Tennessee State University, then known as Tennessee A&I State College, in 1955. Under the leadership of […]

A viral video has circulated from Shedeur Sanders’ time at Jackson State that many believe shows that his teammates were jealous of him. Posted by the founder of the Kollege Kidd digital media brand, the video appears to be from the 2021 season and features Million Dollaz Worth of Game co-host Gillie Tha Kid showering him […]

New Washington Commanders rookie and former Jackson State University defensive back Robert McDaniel is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. McDaniel was initiated into the Delta Kappa chapter of the fraternity back in 2023. The fraternity recognized him for this monumental achievement on the fraternity’s official Instagram page. McDaniel, the new Washington Commanders […]

Many celebrities have spoken fondly about HBCUs and have even said they wished they attended one, but Shaquille O’Neal actually had a time as an HBCU student. The multi-time NBA All-Star and Inside The NBA crew member has several connections with HBCUs through his philanthropy as well as his son Shaquir O’Neal, but Shaq revealed an […]

The Cleveland Browns made a noteworthy move by selecting former Colorado Buffaloes star Shedeur Sanders to strengthen their QB room. However, much of the discussion around him has focused on his unexpected drop in the draft compared to earlier projections. Many mock drafts had him going in the first and second round, with reporting linking […]

After no HBCU players were selected in the NFL draft in 2024, the second time since 2021, Alabama A&M’s Carson Vinson heard his name called in the fifth round and is heading to the Baltimore Ravens. Vincent is a perfect example of the proof of concept that HBCU players can be discovered and drafted out […]

New Baltimore Ravens rookie and former Alabama A&M football star Carson Vinson is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Vinson was initiated into the Gamma Phi chapter of the fraternity last March. Vinson is the tail of his line and was given the line name “Karnivore.” View this post on Instagram A […]

Florida A&M is landing another star quarterback to lead the offense with the departure of Daniel Richardson, as the Rattlers have landed former Fordham University quarterback C.J. Montes. Montes announced his commitment to the team on his social media account. “Rattler nation… I’m home,” he said on a post on Sunday afternoon. He spent two […]

After a long wait, former Jackson State and Colorado star Shedeur Sanders received his invitation to the NFL. The Browns drafted Sanders with the 144th pick in the fifth round of the NFL Draft, a far cry from where many believed he would be selected. Although he undoubtedly had a “draft slide”, he ended up […]

Alabama A&M star OT Carson Vinson is headed to Baltimore, as the Ravens have selected him with the 141st pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. With the pick, Vinson is the first HBCU player to be selected in the NFL Draft since Isaiah Bolden in 2023. Bolden, a former player under Deion Sanders at Jackson […]

Shannon Sharpe’s litigation counsel, Mitchell Schuster, has responded to new allegations of rape and assault made by Michele Bundy Evans, a woman who claims to have dated the NFL Hall of Famer for nearly a decade. According to The Sun, Evans alleges that their relationship ended in trauma, accusing Sharpe of raping and threatening her […]

Prairie View A&M looks to have found its new head coach in a former WNBA star. According to Olivia Antilla, also known as LivforHoops, former WNBA player and University of Houston assistant Tai Dillard is set to become the head coach of the women’s basketball team at Texas HBCU Prairie View A&M University. Dillard joins […]

The sports world was buzzing as Shedeur Sanders surprisingly slipped in the 2025 NFL Draft. Many expected Sanders to be one of the top picks, alongside his teammate Travis Hunter, a Heisman-winning two-way standout. Regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in the draft, Sanders was in close competition with Miami’s Cam Ward as the […]

Shannon Sharpe is facing fresh controversy after a previously unknown 2023 lawsuit from ex-girlfriend Michele Bundy Evans came to light. Evans, who says she dated the NFL Hall of Famer for nearly a decade, claims their relationship ended in trauma—alleging that Sharpe raped and threatened her in 2010, per TheSun. She filed for a restraining […]

Norfolk State star Diamond Johnson is getting her opportunity to earn her way into the WNBA. The Minnesota Lynx have announced via their social media accounts that they are signing Johnson to a training camp contract. see you Sunday. 💪 pic.twitter.com/oEa8PM9PvA — Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) April 24, 2025 Johnson was arguably the most surprising omission […]

Howard University alumna and acclaimed actress Taraji P. Henson is set to address the graduates at the 138 Spelman College Commencement Ceremony. This year’s commencement is historic for Spelman, ranked as the top HBCU in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The institution is set to confer degrees to 694 graduates, the most […]

Amid his $50 million legal battle over sexual assault and battery, an exclusive report by Front Office Sports reveals that Sharpe had been accused of choking a female colleague while he was employed at Fox Sports. The report reveals that during Sharpe’s time as co-host of FS1’s Undisputed alongside Skip Bayless, he was accused of […]