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HBCUJanet Jackson is related to a famous HBCU alumnus

In a recent interview with Scott Mills on BBC Sounds, Janet Jackson, the pop icon known for her timeless hits, and performances on stage and behind the camera, dropped a bombshell that left fans and listeners in surprise.  When Mills asked if the rumors were true that she was related to another singer, Stevie Wonder, […]

HBCUHBCU football standout gets Forbes 30 Under 30 nomination

Virginia State football standout Rayquan Smith recently received a huge nomination from Forbes, per a report by HBCU Gameday. Smith, has been nominated by the esteemed magazine as a candidate for the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list. The Forbes 30 Under 30 list showcases influential figures across various fields, from energy to venture capital. […]

NFLHBCU alum Ian Wheeler shines in Chicago Bears debut

HBCU alum Ian Wheeler placed his talent on full display in his Chicago Bears debut with a pair of rushing touchdowns in the Bears 33-6 win over the Buffalo Bills. The former Howard University standout played a pivotal role as the Bears closed out the Bills in the fourth quarter. Wheeler accompanied his two touchdowns […]

NFLIsaiah Bolden nearing comeback for Patriots after season-ending injury

Former Jackson State star DB Isaiah Bolden is nearing a comeback for the New England Patriots after a season-ending injury in 2023. In a preseason game vs. the Green Bay Packers, Bolden collided with teammate Calvin Munson while attempting to tackle Green Bay’s Malik Heath. The collision resulted in medical officials carting Bolden off the […]

NFLSuper Bowl winning HBCU alum makes debut for Miami Dolphins

Super Bowl Winning HBCU alum Quinton Bell debuted for the Miami Dolphins this past Friday. Bell played a role in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl run in 2020, and has continued to prove his worth as an athletic and versatile defender. Now in Miami, Bell prepares to have a great year coming off the […]

NFLJames Houston IV looks to continue contributing to the surging Lions

Former Jackson State defensive standout James Houston IV aims to return to terrorizing quarterbacks for the Detroit Lions. A season-ending injury resulted in James Houston playing 3 games in 2023. Houston would not be able to showcase his pash-rushing prowess last season after suffering a fractured ankle on September 17, 2023, in a week two matchup vs […]

NFLCincinnati Bengals sign former HBCU defensive star

The Cincinnati Bengals signed former HBCU defensive star Joshua Pryor on August 7th. The 6’4, 280-pound defensive lineman is a second-year player out of Bowie State who spent his rookie season with the Washington Commanders after wrecking CIAA backfields for Bowie State. This signing gives the Bengals some necessary defensive line depth and allows the […]

HBCUCoco Gauff-affiliated grant to aid HBCU tennis program

A Coco Gauff-affiliated grant program is helping an HBCU tennis program in a big way. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that they have awarded a $21,000 grant to North Carolina Central University to refurbish the tennis courts in honor of Coco Gauff. USTA Southern gave $12,000 and USTA North Carolina contributed $5,000. This […]

NFLFlorida A&M alum Markquese Bell looks to step up for the Cowboys in 2024

Former Florida A&M football standout and Dallas Cowboys LB Markqueese Bell plans to build on a stellar sophomore campaign in 2023. Last season, Bell tallied 95 total tackles with 2 forced fumbles and 4 pass deflections. Bell emerged as a key contributor for the Dallas Cowboys as they battled the injury bug in 2023, and […]

HBCUTennessee State's Terrell Allen on pace to break big-time record

Defensive lineman Terrell Allen is on pace to make Tennessee State history, per a report by The Tennesseean. Allen has had an amazing season at the helm of Tennessee State’s tenacious pass defense, totaling 13.5 total sacks entering Week 10. He currently ranks third on Tennessee State’s all-time list for most sacks in a single […]

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