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Following her arrest, Florida A&M has placed Angela Suggs on administrative leave. Suggs faces charges of grand theft, scheme to defraud, and four misdemeanor counts for submitting false travel voucher claims, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The Florida A&M alumna surrendered earlier on Monday and was released on a $13,500 bond shortly […]

Former HBCU basketball standout Cameron Woodall has passed away, per a report by WLBT. Woodall and another individual, each driving a 4-wheeler, were traveling on Midway Road when Woodall lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. Tragically, Woodall succumbed to the injuries sustained in the accident. The other person was transported to a […]

Doug Williams has had an iconic football career as a player, coach, and executive. Now, his son DJ Williams is embarking on his own coaching journey with the Atlanta Falcons. In February, Williams was promoted to quarterbacks coach for the Atlanta Falcons. Doug and DJ’s careers intersect in an amazing way, showing how sports can […]

HBCU alumni have been making their presence felt in entertainment, and now a young HBCU alumnus has joined the cast of BMF. Winston-Salem State University alumnus Dijon Means recently made his debut on the hit Starz series as “Werm”, joining Terry’s growing crew as he looks to assert his influence without Meech beside him. Per […]

Florida A&M Athletic Director Angela Suggs has been arrested, per a report by the Tallahassee Democrat. Suggs faces charges of grand theft, scheme to defraud, and four misdemeanor counts for submitting false travel voucher claims, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The Florida A&M alumna surrendered earlier on Monday and was released on […]

Fisk University, home to the first-ever HBCU gymnastics program, has announced plans to discontinue the program in 2026. The news comes after an email was sent to students on Friday afternoon and confirmed by former Fisk University gymnast Naimah Muhammad. The decision to discontinue the program stems from challenges in aligning it with the athletics […]

K.J. Lattimore, son of R&B stars Kenny Lattimore and Chanté Moore, is a recent graduate of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business on May 4. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is the country’s first degree-granting HBCU.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kenny Lattimore (@kennylattimore) Both Kenny and Chanté expressed […]

Texas Southern Athletic Director Kevin Granger is denying all allegations of sexual assault after a lawsuit was filed by Tony Buzbee’s law firm. Granger has been placed on leave as the university continues to investigate the incident. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a Texas Southern staff member who alleges that Granger groped her vagina […]

Even after the departure of Larry Vickers to Auburn, Norfolk State is still looking to compete with the best teams in college basketball. On Friday, Norfolk State and Duke announced a home-and-home series set to start in 2025. The Spartans are set to visit Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 12, 2025. The following season, […]

The NAIA and Urban Edge Network have extended their partnership, as the collegiate organization is doubling down on its commitment to enhancing visibility for student-athletes. This new agreement officially designates UEN as an Endorsed Broadcasting Partner of the NAIA, paving the way for broader coverage of NAIA-sanctioned competitions across digital platforms. Under the terms of […]

As football season nears, Howard University is getting a huge NIL boost courtesy of the Mecca Society. In 2023, the Mecca Society partnered with myNILpay to launch a NIL Collective for Bison student-athletes. Now, they are forging a strategic partnership with 360 NIL Group per a report by Fox40. The partnership will launch a short-term, […]

The football season is inching closer and closer and the 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl date and time have been revealed by ESPN. The release is in line with the schedule drop of the 2025 Bowl Game schedule, and the annual championship matchup between the MEAC and the SWAC is once again starting Bowl Season. The […]

While appearing on Jemele Hill’s Spolitics podcast, comedian Rickey Smiley expressed his disappointment in his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., following the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson, who died during an unsanctioned ritual while trying to join the fraternity. Smiley had a lot to say about how things have changed within the […]

A Hampton University administrator is under investigation after a video on social media went viral alleging that the administrator withheld the student’s grades in exchange for sexual favors. This week, Hampton University released a statement addressing the incident: “Hampton University is aware of an issue currently circulating on social media.  The University handles all matters […]

It’s official: the well-ancipated matchup between Michael Vick’s Norfolk State Spartans and DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State Hornets will be held at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Super Bowl Champion Philadelpha Eagles. The Eagles formally made the announcement that the game would be played at “The Linc” on Thursday afternoon in a statement on […]

As Reggie Barlow looks to quickly overhaul Tennessee State’s roster and remain competitive in the OVC-Big South, the Tigers have landed a former ACC quarterback. Former Boston College quarterback Jack Brandon has committed to Tennessee State, which was announced by the program on Wednesday. Brandon didn’t see much playing time at Boston College, redshirting his […]

Mother-daughter duo Angela Jones and Jordan Jones are recent graduates of Southern University and A&M College. Graduating just one day apart, this milestone showcases their dedication to academic excellence. “It wasn’t just about walking across the stage,” Jordyn said, according to HBCU Gameday. “It was about walking in purpose — together.” The two never planned to graduate […]

We love young love! Black-ish star Marsai Martin and NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth are dating. The pair were photographed last month during a NASCAR event. Martin confirmed the relationship during an interview on the popular radio show The Breakfast Club. In her interview, Martin was particularly kind while discussing Caruth’s emotional intelligence, which she stressed […]

North Carolina Central has been hit with a wrongful death lawsuit following the passing of former Eagles basketball player Devin Butts. According to the Charlotte Observer, a lawsuit filed this week in Durham County claims that NCCU did not provide proper medical supervision during an offseason practice and lacked adequate emergency protocols. Butts, 22, collapsed […]

Howard University Athletics Director Kery Davis his getting a huge promotion. Per an announcement by the institution, Davis is being appointed as the Vice President of Athletics which is a first for the department. “Kery has been a phenomenal leader of our athletics department, and we are proud to have him leverage his business acumen […]

An HBCU administrator has been hit with a lawsuit filed by Tony Buzbee’s law firm. Texas Southern Athletic Director Kevin Granger has been accused of sexual assault by a staff member and has been placed on leave as the university investigates the incident. Per a statement obtained by KHOU 11 on Monday, The Buzbee Law […]

NBA star Chris Paul is continuing his tremendous HBCU philanthropy and he’s getting assistance from fellow legends Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony. The trio, through their Social Change United Fund, is providing $40,000 in scholarships for HBCU students. The scholarships will be awarded to eight undergraduate or graduate business students attending Historically Black Colleges or […]

Last week, HBCU alumnus and rising NASCAR star Rajah Caruth secured a major victory in just his second career race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, winning at Nashville Motor Speedway on Friday night. Caruth, a Winston-Salem State alumnus, held off points leader Corey Heim to win, despite Heim challenging for the lead in the […]

Former Norfolk State head coach Dawson Odums is heading to the NFL after his departure from the Spartans. Odums was recently announced as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows class in mid-May, joining fellow coaches Ari Confesor and Anthony Gaitor. The three coaches will join the team for the Jaguars’ […]

Jackson State’s Leilani Armenta has made history in her HBCU experience and now she’s set to continue it as she goes after a pro career. In late April, Armenta entered the transfer portal but she announced on her Instagram that she’s staying at Jackson State while also signing with Mississippi Panthers in the Women’s National […]

Florida A&M University’s controversial new president, Marva Johnson, is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Many people find that news surprising due to her conservative views. In May, Johnson was selected as the 13th president of Florida A&M last month despite major pushback from alumni, students, and supporters. On May 16, the Board […]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, chartered a new chapter in London, United Kingdom, broadening its worldwide reach. The sorority established the Alpha Delta Alpha Omega Chapter on May 30. Among the 25 charter members, the women have successful careers in real estate, finance, medicine, business, and other fields. The group’s dedication to community involvement has […]

For the past two seasons, Florida A&M has had a game in Atlanta for the Celebration Bowl and MEAC/SWAC Challenge, respectively. Now, they’re prepared to make a midseason journey to the city for a pivotal matchup with Mississippi Valley State University, per an announcement by FAMU Director of Athletics Angela Suggs. Per the Tallahassee Democrat, […]

As Bel-Air fans await more information of the fourth and final season of the show, Adrian Holmes embarked on a lifelong achievement. Holmes, who plays ‘Phillip Banks’, Will Smith’s serious-minded uncle and the nurturing patriarch of the Banks family, has officially been initiated as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. A picture of him showcasing […]

It’s always funny when I see people talk about television ratings, especially sports TV ratings. For the past few months, the NBA social media fandom has been obsessing over the rise and fall of NBA TV ratings relative to the matchups that are shown.  A lot of people are using the ratings to say that […]

North Carolina A&T State University rising seniors Kani’ya Davis and Dasia Garner have been selected as the 2026 HBCU Science Journalism Fellows at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Only 10 students across the country were chosen, including Davis and Garner, who are majoring in mass communication and journalism at the College of Arts, Humanities, […]

North Carolina A&T State University Provost and Vice Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson has been named the new Chancellor of Rutgers University- Newark. The Rutgers Board of Governors overwhelmingly accepted her nomination, which was jointly announced by incoming President William F. Tate IV and departing President Jonathan Holloway. Dr. Smith-Jackson graduated from North Carolina State University with […]

Only weeks after losing a transfer quarterback, Florida A&M has landed a star JUCO quarterback who hopes to be a huge addition to their offense. Long Beach City College star Jett Peddy announced his commitment to the Rattlers on his social media accounts on Thursday afternoon. Peddy arrives at FAMU with an impressive resume, having […]

A Baton Rouge district judge has officially set the bond conditions for Caleb McCray, a key suspect in the hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. McCray faces the most severe charges in the case, including criminal hazing and manslaughter. During the bond hearing in March, the court set McCray’s bond at $75,000 for […]

New Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson has only been at the job for a few months, but he already has experience with the ever-changing NIL landscape in the college football world. Jackson, an accomplished NFL star who retired in 2022, joined the Up and Adams Show with Kay Adams and made an interesting comparison between […]

The well-anticipated matchup between Howard University and Florida A&M in the Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic has a new time and broadcast home.  The game between the two institutions will take place on Saturday, August 30th at 4 PM EST from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, and will be broadcast on ESPNU. The new […]

A Tuskegee University alumna is set to represent HBCUs as she joins the season seven cast of Love Island. The latest cast members were introduced on Thursday afternoon, and Olandria Carthen was featured as one of the five female islanders. Per her comments in the trailer, Carthen is a first-generation college graduate, and college football […]

South Carolina has made a huge acquisition from the HBCU sports world, as they’ve landed the talents of Johnson C. Smith track star Tyson Williams per a social media post by the Gamecocks’ track & field social media account. The transfer is notable, as Williams recently competed in the NCAA DII Indoor National Championships. Hailing […]

Although I consider myself an incredibly culturally aware person, I’m not the biggest Twitch or TikTok viewer. My interests are often split, with my sports and scripted TV fandom taking up most of my time nowadays. But, I’m very familiar with Kai Cenat who has created a digital media empire that has even attracted the […]