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Vick vs. Jackson: Former Eagles Teammates Square Off in Historic HBCU 'Battle of the Legends

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) clash between the Norfolk State Spartans and the Delaware State will be the first time that former Philadelphia Eagles legends Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson meet as collegiate head coaches.
10/30/2025

Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson's Coaching Careers Echo the Mission of Eddie Robinson

The coaching debuts of Vick and Jackson are a tribute to the iconic legacy of Robinson and a reminder that HBCU football is about more than just what happens on the field.
09/08/2025

HBCU Star Diamond Johnson Earns WNBA Training Camp Invite with Minnesota Lynx

The MEAC Player of the Year is taking her talents to Minnesota in a bid to make the Lynx’s 2025 roster.
04/25/2025

BET Media Group Greenlights Docuseries Starring Michael Vick in His Transformational Role as Head Football Coach of Norfolk State University

Produced by SMAC Entertainment, the Series Chronicles Vick’s Next Chapter in His Home State of Virginia as He Leads a New Generation at an HBCU With Vision, Purpose, and Passion.
04/17/2025

How HBCU Teams are Being Stripped of Their Stars—And Why It Matters to Everyone

Norfolk State’s coach sounds the alarm on college sports’ broken system: HBCUs are bleeding talent to wealthier programs.
03/27/2025

Auburn Taps HBCU Coaching Star Larry Vickers from Norfolk State to Lead Women's Basketball Program

After transforming Norfolk State into a MEAC powerhouse with three consecutive championships, Vickers becomes the latest HBCU coaching talent to break through to the Power Five level.
03/24/2025

HBCU March Madness 2025: Norfolk State Leads Historic NCAA Tournament Bid for Black Colleges

Norfolk State's men's and women's teams headline HBCU representation in the Big Dance, which also includes Southern University and Alabama State University.
03/17/2025

Black Athletic Excellence Was On Display At HBCU Showcase In New York City

Nike exec Roderick Blaylock and Mayor Eric Adams highlight importance of HBCUs at the “Fastest Track in the World.”
01/22/2024
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HBweCU: The Livest Bands in the Land

HBCU marching bands illuminate the Black experience through creative expression. It isn’t merely entertainment, though you will be entertained — but even more, you’ll walk away empowered and jammin’.
11/21/2023

The HBCU 104 List: Best Schools to Attend in the South

Top Historically Black Colleges and Universities to attend in the Southeast.
10/11/2023
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Pharrell Williams Receives Honorary Doctorate From Norfolk State University

He is also an honorary member of their marching band.
12/16/2021