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Banned By Bureaucracy? FAMU Students Say They Can’t Say ‘Black’ On Campus

As state funding rules collide with campus celebrations, students said the school’s guidance during Black History Month at an HBCU is frustrating.
02/09/2026

The Growing HBCU Footprint at Super Bowl LX

Historically Black Colleges and Universities are well-represented this week in Santa Clara through veteran officials and elite coaching talent.
02/06/2026

Inside the Premiere of "The Coach Vick Experience"

BET pulls back the curtain on Michael Vick's first game as Norfolk State head coach, his mentorship from Deion Sanders, and the difficult reality of coaching away from his family.
02/05/2026

Coco Gauff Pledges $150,000 to Support HBCU Tennis Programs Through UNCF

Tennis star Coco Gauff continues her commitment to education and athletics with a new $150,000 donation to support HBCU student-athletes.
01/22/2026

DJ Envy, Sunshine Anderson, and Loren LoRosa Set to Host the Big HBCU Southern Classic in Charlotte

The Battle of the Bands makes its historic indoor debut at Charlotte’s Bojangles Coliseum, featuring a heavyweight lineup with North Carolina A&T, Alcorn State, and Hampton University.
01/19/2026

Federal Prosecutors Charge 26 in Massive College Basketball Point-Shaving Scandal

Federal authorities have unsealed a sweeping indictment charging 26 individuals, including 17 current and former college basketball players, in a multi-year point-shaving scheme that spanned 17 NCAA programs and the Chinese Basketball Association.
01/16/2026

The 25 Most Defining Black Sports and Cultural Moments of 2025

Angel Reese, A'ja Wilson, and Travis Hunter lead the top 25 moments where Black athletes shattered WNBA and NFL records, redefined fashion, and made history in 2025.
12/30/2025

HBCU Excellence: DeSean Jackson Secures Long-Term Deal After Revitalizing Delaware State Football

After leading the Hornets to their best finish in nearly 20 years, Delaware State University has locked in head coach DeSean Jackson through 2028. See how the NFL legend transformed the program.
12/24/2025

Virginia Union star Curtis Allen wins DII ‘Heisman,’ makes HBCU history

Curtis Allen is officially the best player in Division II. The Virginia Union standout is the first-ever HBCU recipient of the prestigious Harlon Hill Trophy.
12/23/2025

From Lockdowns to Lock-In: HBCUs Beef Up Security

Bomb threats, shootings rattle Black colleges—but new cameras, drones, and counselors are stepping up the game for student safety.
12/18/2025

The Malone Era Begins: Why Hampton University’s New Football Coach is the 757’s Latest Game-Changer

Hampton didn't just hire a coach; they hired a culture builder. NFL veteran Van Malone unveils his "Work Standards" blueprint to transform the Pirates from CAA bottom-feeders to elite title contenders.
12/17/2025