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Alcorn State was able to cool off the red-hot Grambling State Tigers, winning a thrilling 25-24 contest and ending homecoming week on a positive note. Alcorn is now on a two-game winning streak after winning two close games against Alabama State in Week 5 and the Tigers this Saturday. Grambling State started the scoring with […]

Virginia State maintained its dominance in the CIAA North with a convincing 44-16 win over Bowie State University during the Bulldog’s homecoming. The Trojan’s win was fitting as they avenged a 41-14 loss to Bowie that they suffered last year. The game started with an impressive kickoff return touchdown by Bowie State, followed by a […]

In a sparsely attended event due to rain, the Campbell Fighting Camels survived a late push from the Hampton Pirates to secure a 30-27 victory. Though the final score indicates otherwise, neither team looked sharp. The rain hindered both teams’ offenses to start the game. In fact, the first quarter took 45 minutes of real-time […]

After only playing six snaps vs. the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is questionable for the team’s Monday Night Football matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders per a tweet by Adam Schefter. “Packers are listing RB Aaron Jones and CB Jaire Alexander as questionable for Monday night’s game vs. the Raiders,” […]

The Houston Texans have announced that they’re activating Right Tackle and Alabama State alumnus Tytus Howard and punter Cameron Johnston, taking them off the injured/reserved list per a tweet by reporter Adam Schefter. “Texans have activated OT Tytus Howard and P Cam Johnston from the Reserve/Injured list,” he tweeted early Saturday afternoon. Texans have activated […]

A new California law is giving community college students in the state who intend to transfer to HBCUs a one-time $5,000 grant, per a report by prominent education news website Diverse Education. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Majority Leader Isaac Bryan’s bill that reappropriates funds from the College Access Tax Credit to fund the grant. […]

Nike recently unveiled its fourth class of Yardrunnders, per a press release published by Essence. The Yardrunner campaign pays tribute to HBCUs and the latest class, called Yardrunners 4.0, highlights standout students and alumni.  The HBCU students and alumni featured in the class are below. Robert Covington, Tennessee State University & Professional NBA player (Clippers) […]

Bowie State University is giving a free ticket to Morgan State students to attend their homecoming game vs. Virginia State University, per a statement released by the Bowie State Athletics Department yesterday evening. The brief statement said, “We stand in solidarity and welcome Morgan State University to enjoy the celebrations of Homecoming at Bowie State […]

North Carolina A&T Vincent Brown spoke about North Carolina A&T’s first win of the season over Norfolk State in the Weekly CAA Coaches Call. The Aggies won 28-26 over the Spartans behind historic performances by true freshman quarterback Kevin White and BJ Turner. White completed 6 of 10 passes for 98 yards and rushed 11 […]

In an exclusive interview with Essence, Yara Shahidi shared insights into her transformative college experience at Harvard. The talented 23-year-old actress graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in African-American studies from this esteemed Ivy League institution. When asked why attending college was important to her in terms of building a foundation for her career […]

College Radio Day is here again! Every year, on the first Friday of October, colleges worldwide celebrate their local stations and the valuable benefits they provide for students. The day increases awareness of college radio and invites new listeners to discover what their local station has to offer. With participation from 29 different countries and […]

College Radio Day is an annual event celebrated on college campuses every first Friday of October. This event highlights the importance of having a campus station and the numerous benefits it offers to young professionals. College radio stations serve as creative spaces where mistakes can turn into works of art and students can discover their […]

This past Monday, music icon Lionel Richie made a return to his alma mater, Tuskegee University. He was joined by fellow American Idol judges, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. Richie, a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, and a 1974 graduate of Tuskegee University, visited the campus for the dedication of “Hello Park”, named after his 1984 […]

After issuing a public apology to Virginia State University, the Guilford College administration is denying claims that racist remarks were made against the VSU women’s soccer team per a report by HBCU Gameday. During a match at Guilford College on September 26, the VSU women’s soccer team reported that they were subjected to racial slurs […]

On Saturday, the Savannah State Tigers (2-3) will face off against the Fort Valley State Wildcats (4-1). These interconference rivals have a storied history facing off against each other, with Savannah State emerging victorious in their previous matchup last year against the Wildcats, winning 28-24. Heading into this game, Fort Valley State is on a […]

Universal Music Group’s Task Force for Meaningful Change is partnering with HBCU medical schools to expand black participation in the medical field per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. The Task Force for Meaningful Change is an organization of Universal Music Group that is a “driving force for equality and social justice. TFMC works to […]

The Baltimore Police Department has released footage of suspects of interest in Tuesday’s Morgan State University campus shooting. Posted via YouTube, the video showcases four individuals seemingly walking the HBCU campus during the time of the shooting. Anyone with information in reference to the identity of these individuals is urged to call @BaltimorePolice detectives at […]

Legendary R&B singer Mary J. Blige has created a scholarship at Hampton University per a report by Kevin Cheek of WAVY. The “Strength Of A Woman” scholarship, named after Blige’s 13th studio album released in April 2017 and her 2023 Lifetime movie of the same name, is a partnership between PepsiCo and is administered by […]

Tennessee State University has welcomed its second-largest freshman class in the history of the university. During the annual Freshman Convocation held on September 18, the university welcomed more than 1,700 first-time freshmen. The Class of 2027 has already set the tone as one of the most impressive classes with a combined grade point average of […]

The NCAA is cracking down on transfer portal rules for student-athletes. On Wednesday morning, the NCAA Division I Council voted on legislation to shorten the transfer portal window. The new rule, which will likely be installed by the end of the fall sports season, will decrease the window to 45 total days. The number of […]

Jackson State head football coach T.C. Taylor talked about the team’s bye week and their upcoming game against Alabama A&M in the team’s weekly press conference. Taylor seemed refreshed from the extra days of rest and preparation. “I think the bye week was much needed for our program,” Taylor said. “It was good for our […]

Shaqir O’Neal, son of NBA Hall of Fame legend Shaquille O’Neal, was promised a more impactful role at the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Media Day on Oct. 4. The redshirt sophomore is looking to improve upon his first year of collegiate play last season. Texas Southern head coach Johnny Jones was effusive in his support […]

Following the events of Tuesday evening, Morgan State University has canceled and postponed all remaining homecoming events per a statement by University President Dr. David K. Wilson on the university’s website. “Regarding Homecoming, regrettably for the very first time in Morgan’s history, all activities planned around Homecoming will be either canceled or postponed until the […]

Morgan State University president Dr. David K. Wilson has released an open letter to the campus community regarding Tuesday evening’s on-campus shooting. On Tuesday, campus police officers heard gunshots on campus at 9:25 PM following the Mister & Miss Morgan State Univerity coronation. The campus went on lockdown as law enforcement officials attempted to look […]

Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons doubled down on his support of starting quarterback Jeremy Moussa after Simmons’s response to Moussa’s critics on Twitter Sunday. Simmons addressed the growing calls for Moussa to be benched and his weekend response on this week’s SWAC Coaches Call per video of his comments by HBCU Sports “He’s an […]

It’s that season! HBCU Homecoming season is officially upon us. If you are an HBCU student, faculty, or alumni this is probably your favorite time of the year. Homecoming is a time when people near and far come together to celebrate the pride they have for their HBCU. Whether you’re a homecoming vet or rookie […]

The Baltimore Police Department held a press conference early Wednesday morning giving an update on the shooting at Morgan State University. Baltimore Police Chief Lance Hatcher was joined at the press conference by Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Morgan State University President David Wilson, Baltimore Fire Chief Jay Wallace, and other government and law enforcement representatives.  […]

An active shooter has been reported at Morgan State University, per a tweet by the Baltimore Police Department at 10:01 PM EST on Tuesday evening. Baltimore Police Spokesperson Vernon Davis confirmed to local publication The Baltimore Banner that four students were victims of the shooting. BPD is on scene of an active shooter situation in […]

Virginia State University has requested an apology as well as an investigation following an incident that occurred during a women’s soccer game against Guilford College on September 26. During the game, the VSU women’s soccer team experienced racial slurs and inappropriate sounds from members of the home crowd. The opposing team’s fans repeatedly yelled the […]

Hampton University’s head coach Robert Prunty gave his weekly CAA press conference on Oct. 2. The nearly nine-minute conference focused mainly on the Pirate’s 31-14 victory over the Richmond Spiders last week. To start the conference, Prunty was quick to give credit to his coaching staff and the players. He reiterated that point multiple times. […]

Saint Augustine’s University has hired former NFL All-Pro cornerback and Florida State alumnus Antonio Cromartie per a report by Steven J. Gaither of HBCU Gameday. The former Seminole defensive back will be coming in as a defensive analyst for the Falcons. Cromartie was previously a graduate assistant at Texas A&M under head coach Jimbo Fisher […]

Hampton University is one of the most storied and well-known HBCUs in the United States. Despite its competition with Howard for the title of “The Real HU,” the university has produced elite professionals in every field. Let’s go through a list of just some of the talent that call Hampton their “Home By The Sea.” […]

Howard University is known for producing notable black alumni since its founding in 1867. These alumni are celebrated for their historic accomplishments and tremendous skills in their fields of endeavor. Here is a brief list of five celebrity alumni of Howard University that showcase the institution’s core values of excellence, leadership, service, and truth. Kamala […]

North Carolina A&T notched their first win of the season over Norfolk State with a 28-26 victory. The win came off of record-setting performances by true freshman quarterback Kevin White and Graduate linebacker BJ Turner. White, completed 6 of 10 passes for 98 yards and rushed 11 times for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns in […]

Hampton University alumna and Little League baseball star Mo’ne Davis has enrolled at Columbia University this fall to receive her master’s in sports management, per a feature report by Wayne Coffee of the New York Times. The program is the first of its kind within the Ivy League. Davis is attending Columbia on a full […]

Jackson State alumna and President of EMILY’s List Laphonza Butler has been appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to occupy the seat of late Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein per a report by NBC News. Butler’s appointment is historic, as she will be the third black woman to serve in the Senate and the first openly […]

Former Albany State football and baseball coach Hampton Smith has passed away at the age of 89 per a release by the university on their social media accounts. Smith is arguably the greatest coach in Albany State football history, leading the program from 1971-1976 and 1982-1999. On behalf of President Marion Ross Fedrick, Albany State […]

Willie Slater has been fired as head football coach of Clark Atlanta University on Monday per a report by The Atlanta Voice Sports Editor Donnell Suggs. At the time of this writing, a replacement hasn’t been named. Clark Atlanta released a statement about the firing: “We appreciate coach Slater for his dedication and contributions to […]

The Savannah State Tigers lost a close game to Edward Waters University 26-25 on Saturday after a missed field goal kick by Kenneth Lockhart. The Savannah State Tiger offense, ranked 11th in the SIAC (279 total offensive yards per game), was set to face off against an Edward Waters defense that’s ranked 7th in the […]