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Coming into this season of The Traitors, Tiffany Mitchell was seen as one of the favorites to travel far in this season and also become one of the Traitors. Mitchell, a Clark Atlanta alumna, was legendary for her strategy that launched “The Cookout’ to success in the 23rd season of Big Brother in 2021. Although The Traitors is […]

Stephen A. Smith has been involved in a series of media feuds over the past few months. From U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to journalists Don Lemon and Joy Ann Reid, Smith has found himself at odds with many over his political opinions. But in a recent edition of his show, where he spoke about his […]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is celebrating 106 years of sisterhood, service, scholarship, and finer womanhood, marking another milestone in the organization’s storied legacy. Founded in 1920, on the campus of Howard University, the historic Black Greek-letter organization continues to make a global impact through its commitment to community uplift, social action, and advocacy.  In […]

Five suspects connected to the hazing-related death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson formally entered not guilty pleas in court, marking the latest development in a case that has drawn widespread attention and reignited conversations about hazing on college campuses nationwide. Wilson’s death has deeply impacted the Southern University community and prompted renewed calls for […]

Despite the struggles of last season, Michael Vick and Norfolk State arguably had the best wide receiver tandem in HBCU football. J.J. Evans and Dre’Sean Kendrick were talented and explosive when given the opportunity to make plays. Now, Vick is looking to add to his wide receiving room as he picks up CIAA champion Brevan […]

Pink and green pride is on full display as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., celebrates 118 years of sisterhood, scholarship, and service. Founded on the campus of Howard University, the nation’s first Black Greek-letter sorority continues to lead with purpose and impact across generations.  In honor of Founders Day, here are three notable women of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Taylor Polidore […]

The Black College Football Hall of Fame has unveiled its new class of inductees, which includes several notable names. Among the faces of this class are Alabama State head football coach Eddie Robinson Jr. and NFL Network host Steve Wyche. Per a release by the organization, the full list of honorees includes: Jimmy Smith (Jackson […]

Former NFL star Donald Driver is making a huge investment in his HBCU. On January 20th, Alcorn State is set to launch a partnership with Driver’s company, Driven Elite. The partnership is set to launch as a part of Driven Elite’s “New Year, New Kickoff” campaign on January 20th. The partnership is largely focused on […]

Twenty-four former college basketball players involved in a point-shaving scheme have been indicted by the FBI, per a report by ESPN. The case has an HBCU connection: among the 29 games and 17 programs affected by the scheme, North Carolina A&T, Mississippi Valley State, Delaware State, Alabama State, and Texas Southern were involved. HBCU basketball […]

Michael Vick’s new docuseries chronicling his first year at Norfolk State has a premiere date. The Coach Vick Experience is set to debut on BET on February 4th at 10 PM EST/9 PM CST on BET’s cable channel. The premiere coincides with Super Bowl LX, which kicks off on Sunday, February 8th. The new docuseries is set […]

Basketball superstar A’ja Wilson is giving back in a major way—this time by honoring both her roots and the next generation of athletes. The WNBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist recently donated her signature Nike shoe, the A’One, to the women’s basketball program at Benedict College, her father’s alma mater. The gesture not only brings star power to […]

Marshall Faulk is a Hall-of-Fame running back, and he’s building one of the strongest RB rooms in HBCU football this offseason. Faulk was able to get former LSU running back Trey Holly to return to the team, and now he’s found another former SEC star to add even more depth to the Southern University rushing […]

Florida A&M protected its home court, beating Grambling 91-84 in a high-scoring affair. The game was Patrick Crarey III’s first time returning to Tallahassee since coaching the Rattlers last season. And, per Crarey, he thinks his emotions got the best of him as he prepared his team to win this season-defining game. “The moment I […]

Pastor Jamal Bryant addressed the online conversation after coming to his wife’s defense following criticism of her outfit during the New Year’s Eve service at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. The moment quickly gained traction on social media, igniting debate around appearance, decorum, and long-standing double standards within church spaces. Never one to shy away […]

Jackson State and Tennessee State are set to renew their historic rivalry in 2026. Both institutions announced that they will face off once again in the John Merritt Classic. This will be the first time that the two institutions have faced off since the 2022 Southern Heritage Classic, when the coaches in the matchup were […]

Howard University alumna and rapper Lady London recently appeared on Cam Newton’s “Funky Friday” podcast and it was an interesting experience. ​ An exchange between the two in which Cam Newton described his style as eclectic, but not knowing how to pronounce or spell the word has gone viral, particularly for Lady London’s sheer amusement […]

Happy Founders’ Day to the “Devastating Divas” of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. On this golden Founders Day, the sorority proudly celebrates 113 years of sisterhood, scholarship, and service. Founded in 1913, the women of Delta Sigma Theta have long been game changers—bold leaders, fearless advocates, and powerful voices for change within the Black community and beyond. From […]

An HBCU basketball player was tragically killed in a shooting on a Nashville, Tennessee Highway. According to a report by WBBJ, Fisk University student-athlete Andre Bell was traveling with two friends in a white Nissan Sentra. A dark Sedan pulled beside them in the left lane, and gunfire started. Bell was struck in the head […]

After leading Morris Brown College for the past seven years, Dr. Kevin E. James has reportedly been fired by the institution. The news, delivered by James via his social media accounts, came as a shock and spread quickly through the online HBCU community. James’s statement is below: Greetings Morris Brown College Family, Today, the Morris […]

It’s not often that an early-season in-conference matchup draws the intrigue of the Florida A&M and Grambling State game. But the nature of what occurred last offseason certainly added a spotlight to the matchup. This Monday, Patrick Crarey III returned to Florida A&M—the team he led last season on a one-year contract before departing in […]

The Golden Globes were last night, and among the celebrities and dignitaries in attendance was former Love Island star-turned-successful influencer Olandria Carthen. Pictures of her outfit on the red carpet made the rounds, and a fervent but reductive conversation began about why she was at the annual event. Carthen has been on a remarkable run since leaving […]

Lane Kiffin and LSU are looking heavily at HBCU football to get win-now players that can hopefully launch the Tigers into contention immediately. Along with former Southern University defensive back Treylan James, LSU has added former North Carolina Central offensive lineman Ja’Quan Sprinkle. Sprinkle entered the transfer portal on December 1st and fielded offers from […]

Lane Kiffin is adding a former HBCU player to his inaugural roster with LSU. The Tigers have secured a commitment from Treylan James, who most recently played for Southern University. James announced his commitment to LSU on his Twitter account on Friday. He posted a picture of himself on LSU’s football field, with the caption […]

The Quinn Gray era is underway at Florida A&M as the Rattler alumnus was introduced as head coach of the team on Friday afternoon. Gray’s return to the institution is notable due to his role as the signal caller of the widely successful “Gulf Coast Offense” under legendary head coach Billy Joe. He also served […]

The mother of Caleb Wilson is expressing frustration at Southern University. Following the last meeting of the task force named after her son, who passed away last year following an Omega Psi Phi hazing ritual, Urania Wilson asked if the Beta Sigma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, would be welcome back on campus […]

Following a viral video of his assault of a Clark Atlanta University student in November, Matthew Gonzales Forestine has been banned from the campus of Morehouse College. Per a report by Capital B News, Gonzales Forestine is relegated to completing his required coursework online and is not allowed on campus for any reason. The news […]

The Georgia Gubernatorial Primary is set to heat up as 2026 kicks off, and a huge question is whether Spelman alumna and two-time Democratic nominee for Governor Stacey Abrams will run again. Well, per the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, she’s made her decision and decided not to run.​ She elaborated in a quote obtained by the Atlanta-Journal […]

Trey Holly was one of Southern University’s brightest stars last season, and he’s staying to be coached by Hall-of-Fame running back Marshall Faulk. Holly indicated that he was staying with the Jaguars in a post on his X account on Wednesday. “Dont like how last year went, SU let’s run it back,” he said on […]

It appeared that Zeon Chriss was headed to Southern University to be Marshall Faulk’s QB1. But, per a report by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer, Chriss is now set to go to Tulane. Houston QB Zeon Chriss is now expected to transfer to Tulane, sources tell @mzenitz and I for @CBSSports. https://t.co/bbiVlk0P3X https://t.co/vMUOq1UQ4Z […]

It’s not often in the new era of college football that a player enters the transfer portal and decides to stay with their previous institution. But, Jackson State defensive back Kam Sallis decided to show his love for his HBCU and elected to return to the program in the hopes of competing for another SWAC […]

Texas Tech had an amazing season, winning the Big 12 championship and clinching a spot in the College Football Playoffs. Although their season is over after a loss to Oregon, they’re turning to HBCU talent to take them over the top next Fall. View this post on Instagram Joey McGuire’s Red Raiders already secured a […]

Former Jackson State star Travis Terrell Jr. is headed to the Big Ten, as he has announced his commitment to Purdue. He announced the commitment on his social media accounts after posting pictures from his official visit on January 5th. Had a great visit🖤🤍🤎!! pic.twitter.com/SXYFYXNQvq — Travis Terrell Jr (APE) (@TravisJr18) January 5, 2026 He […]

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) released a report titled “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges” that outlined a startling knowledge gap about HBCUs among students who don’t live in areas rich with a large number of black colleges. The 2022 survey included 146 students, teachers, and counselors who live in the West, Midwest, and Northeast and […]

It’s Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated’s Founders Day, and the organization boasts several notable members who are making their mark on the world. From politics, to media, and sports, men of Kappa Alpha Psi are leading in industry and making history. Here are three notable members of Kappa Alpha Psi. Mike Tomlin Fresh off of […]

Transfer portal season is upon us, and Marshall Faulk made a huge move to land his possible QB1 for Southern University. Per a report by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, former Houston quarterback Zeon Chriss is joining the Jaguars this Fall. Houston quarterback transfer Zeon Chriss is expected to transfer to Southern under new Jaguars head […]

The latest season of the hit reality competition series The Traitors USA is set to make it’s premiere on Peacock this Thursday. Amongst the star-studded cast of reality TV stars and entertainers, two HBCU alumni look to advance in the season as either “Faithfuls” or “Traitors.” Big Brother star Tiffany Mitchell and former Real Housewives of Potomac […]

Only weeks after Quinn Gray was officially announced as head coach of Florida A&M, he’s already found his starting quarterback. As many have speculated since Gray’s name came up as a candidate for the Florida A&M position, former Albany State quarterback Isaiah Knowles has announced his transfer to the Rattlers. Knowles has played under the […]

Fresh off of a game-winner that powered the Lady Wildcats to a victory over the  Lady Rattlers, the men’s basketball teams for both Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman met to face off in their SWAC conference opener. This marked the first coaching matchup between former NBA players Charlie Ward and Reggie Theus and the latest chapter […]

Following the state audit of Texas Southern’s finances, reports indicate that ‘significant weakness’ has been found. Following the state auditor’s investigation into TSU’s finances in fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025, the report featured several findings. First, per the findings, 97% of the sixty vendor records sampled by the auditor contained data that did not […]