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North Carolina Central head coach Levelle Moton compared the transfer portal to the crack-cocaine epidemic of the 1980s during MEAC Men’s Basketball Media Day. The comparison was interesting, to say the least and signals that he isn’t a fan. “I’m a housing project kid. I remember the drug epidemic. It reminds me of when crack […]

The latest rankings from the ESPN Band of the Year committee dropped exclusively on HBCU Gameday and North Carolina A&T’s Blue & Gold Marching Machine is now ranked #1. The rankings have been narrowed down to the top 10 bands with the Aggies jumping up from #2 to #1 since the last rankings were posted […]

Journalist and Howard University alumnus Jim Trotter recently published an article in The Athletic about Jackson State in their post-Deion Sanders era. The article, entitled “Jackson State has moved on from Deion Sanders, but his shadow still lingers”, chronicles Jackson State after their 24-19 loss to Alabama State during their homecoming. The Alabama State vs. […]

Eddie George and Tennessee State are riding high as they head into the final weeks of the season. The team is 5-2 heading into week 9 with their only loss to an FCS opponent coming to #13 ranked UT Martin. Although Tennessee State is unranked in the latest AFCA FCS polls, they could have a […]

SiriusXM & Pandora recently held their “HBCU Popout” event at Morehouse College’s homecoming, per a report and feature interview by Black Enterprise. The event featured an evening full of music, giveaways, and an exclusive performance by Grammy-award-winning Roc Nation artist Ambré. Nicole Hughey, senior vice president, head of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and social […]

Grambling State University President Rick Gallot has been selected as the new President of the University of Louisiana System, per a statement by the system obtained by HBCU Pulse. The decision was made unanimously by the Board of Supervisors during a meeting on Wednesday. Dr. Gallot will assume his new role on January 1, succeeding […]

The NCAA released its first Division II rankings based on the first eight weeks of the season and three HBCUs were listed. The SIAC and CIAA both compete in Super Region II and the rankings featured undefeated Benedict College, reigning CIAA champion Fayetteville State, and consistently dominant Fort Valley State. Not listed, however, is Virginia […]

Benedict College defensive lineman Loobert Denelus and North Carolina Central quarterback Davius Richard have been named finalists for the 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy, according to a release by the National Football Foundation. Denelus and Richard are among the 16 total finalists selected for this prestigious award. The William V. Campbell Trophy is presented annually […]

Valdosta State University has released a statement following the conclusion of the institution’s investigation into former Jackson State baseball player Asher Akridge who transferred to Valdosta State and was forced to cut his hair. The full statement is below: In response to a video posted online on or around Aug. 22, 2023, Valdosta State University (VSU) initiated […]

Coppin State University has received a $1 million award from the U.S. Department of Education, per a statement from the institution obtained by HBCU Pulse. The award will support a program called Project POSE, which aims to improve reading, math, and social-emotional outcomes for school-age children with disabilities in Maryland. The program will provide comprehensive […]

Black-owned apparel company the HBCU Culture Shop will now be available at Target, making it the first-ever black-owned HBCU clothing brand to be sold at the popular department store chain per a feature report on the business by local Tampa affiliate WFLA. The business is owned by Danielle Riley and Stephanie Walters. The HBCU Culture […]

The highly anticipated HBCU Power Awards is set to take place on Friday, October 27, at Morehouse College, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. This prestigious event, founded by Sundance film producer and event producer Jash’d Kambui Belcher (Morehouse College class of 1999), aims to honor the remarkable achievements of HBCU alumni and supporters […]

The ratings for the most recent ESPNU broadcasted HBCUs for last week are in and it’s oddly low. SportsMediaWatch reports that the Thursday evening broadcast of North Carolina Central vs. Morgan State drew 27,000 linear television viewers and the Saturday afternoon broadcast of Howard’s homecoming game vs. Hampton drew 25,000 viewers. Compared to the non-HBCU […]

Three HBCU alumni are suing the Georgia Board of Regents over systemic underfunding of state HBCUs Fort Valley State, Albany State, and Savannah State, per a report by Vanessa McCray of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday and claims that the board redirected resources from HBCUs to enhance academic programs at predominantly […]

Over the past 10 years, Stephen A. Smith has solidified himself as the face of sports media. He’s best known the lead commentator on ESPN’s hottest show, First Take. However, Smith makes cameos on all the network’s properties, such as Get Up, NBA Countdown, SportsCenter, and Stephen A’s World. In addition to his work with the Worldwide […]

Alexis Avery, the former assistant athletic director of compliance at Hampton University, was apparently let go late last week. There are no current details surrounding Avery’s departure, though the university’s continued eligibility issues are certainly still prevalent. Avery’s name has since been removed from the staff directory. Athletic Director Anthony Henderson said that the eligibility […]

North Carolina A&T alumnus Kenneth Gorham is making headlines as the youngest principal of Movement Freedom Middle School, per a feature report by CNBC. Movement Freedom Middle School is a charter school located in Charlotte, North Carolina and Gorahm at 26 is the youngest principal in the school’s history. He assumed the position at the […]

It’s officially homecoming week in at Norfolk State University! Homecoming kicked off this past weekend and the university has a week planned for fun-filled events. NSU has branded its homecoming as “Not Your Typical Homecoming.”  So let’s see how they plan on living up to the hype. This year’s homecoming theme at NSU is “There’s […]

As the NBA is set to tip off its latest season, it boasts some of its highest levels of popularity since its inception. From the incredible sustained greatness of LeBron James and the three-point shooting skill of Steph Curry to the statistical marvel of Nikola Jokić, the NBA has maintained a level of relevance both […]

Howard University concluded their homecoming in spectacular fashion by defeating MEAC rival Norfolk State 27-23. The Spartans aimed to spoil the Bison’s homecoming weekend, but the Bison prevailed. Notable attendees included Lance Gross, a renowned actor, and Howard alumnus, as well as AJ Calloway, a former host of BET’s 106 & Park. The game started […]

The Savannah State Tigers suffered a 21-14 defeat against Tuskegee University during their homecoming game. Despite initially taking a 14-7 lead, things took a turn for the worse. Starting quarterback Jadon Adams, who completed 11 out of 19 passes for 182 yards, was replaced by redshirt freshman Christian Burks. Adams made four costly turnovers, including […]

Alabama A&M University recently announced the appointment of Shannon Frank Reeves, Sr. as the Vice President of Government Affairs and External Relations, according to a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. In his new role, Reeves will be responsible for overseeing all federal, state, and local lobbying efforts related to government affairs, military affairs, civic engagement, […]

The Miles College Golden Bears extended their winning streak by defeating the tough and scrappy Allen Yellow Jackets 28-21, culminating a week of homecoming festivities. With this victory, Miles improved to 6-2 on the season and 5-1 in the conference, solidifying their position in the SIAC championship race. Miles College, one of the top teams […]

ESPN First Take is taking its show on the road heading to Savannah State and Winston-Salem State, the alma maters of Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith respectively. The news was first reported by local Savannah and Winston-Salem news affiliates based off of a press release obtained by the respective news organizations. But, Stephen A. […]

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, known for spearheading the election conspiracy case against former president Donald Trump, says that her HBCU experience at Howard University shaped her career per a feature story on her time as a Bison by school newspaper The Hilltop. Willis attended Howard and majored in political science. Her coursework in […]

Students from three HBCUs are set to compete in a Financial Literacy Bowl competition at a conference in Fort Washington, Maryland. A group from Alexandria, Virginia is sponsoring students to attend the Annual Financial Literacy Leadership Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Gaylord National Harbor. The conference itself has seminars on how to create […]

Edward Waters football continued their five-game winning streak with a clutch come-from-behind victory over traditional SIAC Power Albany State University 31-27. The Tigers scored a last-second touchdown that secured the victory, similar to their homecoming crashing performance against Tuskegee University. 🐯THEY DID IT AGAIN🐯@EWU_Athletics got a TD with 8 seconds left on the clock to […]

Eddie George and Tennessee State University continued their run of dominance on Saturday with a convincing 54-0 victory over Lincoln University of California. The Tigers left no room for doubt as they scored on eight different occasions, amassing a staggering 54 points. The game kicked off with Tennessee State taking an early lead in the […]

On Thursday, October 19th, some students at Florida A&M University woke up as early as 8:30 a.m. to secure their homecoming game tickets. Unfortunately, their efforts to get ahead of the 9:00 a.m. ticket drop seemed to be in vain, as the Famu Ticketmaster crashed as soon as the hour began. According to student sources, […]

North Carolina A&T’s offense continues to struggle as they lose their third game in a row to Richmond, 33-10. The Aggies sit at the bottom of the CAA, just one win above the 0-7 Stony Brook Seawolves. The offense, led by true freshman KJ White, recorded just 145 total yards. They came into the game […]

After a troubling first half, Florida A&M got their offense together to conquer the Texas Southern Tigers, 31-21. The Rattlers move to 6-1 on the season and solidify themselves as the clear top seed in the SWAC. The first quarter started out well for Florida A&M, though it quickly snowballed. They forced Texas Southern into […]

Hampton University football falls flat on their face for the third straight week, losing 47-3 to #7 Delaware. In their last two games, Hampton has been outscored 108-13. The Pirates have allowed a combined 579 rushing yards, 436 passing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, and three passing touchdowns to Monmouth and Delaware. It’s important to note […]

Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor wasn’t happy with his team’s effort at the end of their 24-6 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. With 28 seconds left in the game, the Tigers allowed the Delta Devils to put together a 2-play, 97-yard drive that ended in a 52-yard run by DePhabian Fant that […]

Actor Jason Weaver will be teaching an entertainment industry masterclass at South Carolina State University per a social media announcement on South Carolina State’s Instagram page featuring Weaver. Weaver, best known for his role as Marcus Henderson in “Smart Guy” and Rahsaad “Shaad” Marshall in “The Chi”, spoke about the class and what students will […]

In an upset that will shake up the CIAA championship race as we head to the final week of the season, Elizabeth City State beat top-ranked and previously undefeated Virginia State 17-16. Entering this game, Virginia State was ranked #16 in the DII AFCA coaches poll while Elizabeth City State only won a game over […]

Washington DC Muriel Bowser and the DC government have partnered with Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia to launch a new Public Service Program that will create jobs for students, per a report by local affiliate WUSA9. The program, set to launch early next year, will create a pipeline for students […]

Google has recently announced its commitment to strengthening its support and ties with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its longstanding partnership with the United Negro College Fund. In a feature report by Diverse Education, it was revealed that Google has provided $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University. The […]

The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI) has recently announced that Clark Atlanta University and Stillman College as recipients of the Southern Company Endowed Professorship in Sustainability grants, per a release obtained by HBCU Pulse. Both institutions will be awarded with $500,000 in matching grants. These grants, funded by the Southern Company Foundation, mark a […]

Since announcing the establishment of a hockey team on campus this summer, Tennessee State has charted a clear path for the successful execution of the program. The Tigers will be pioneers in the space as they are the first HBCU that has established a hockey program and they are already laying the groundwork to build […]