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HBCU Programs Ranked at Bottom of CAA Preseason Poll
"HBCU Programs Ranked at Bottom of CAA Preseason Poll"Once HBCU football powerhouses, NC A&T and Hampton are now CAA underdogs. See how the preseason poll reflects their difficult transition.
HBCU Highlights Young Voices with New Sideline Media Team
"HBCU Highlights Young Voices with New Sideline Media Team"HBCU football gets a youthful twist as Alcorn State introduces The 4Kasters — kids bringing live interviews and fan fun to Braves...
MEAC Preseason Poll Shows Razor-Thin Race for 2025 Title
"MEAC Preseason Poll Shows Razor-Thin Race for 2025 Title"With only 2 points between the top teams and 6 programs getting first-place votes, the 2025 MEAC HBCU football season is set...
Grammy-Nominated HBCU Grad to Star in Netflix Series
"Grammy-Nominated HBCU Grad to Star in Netflix Series"Grammy-nominated HBCU alum HARV joins Netflix’s Hitmakers, a new series spotlighting the art of songwriting and producing.
HBCU Alumnus, Iconic Civil Rights Attorney Dies at 82
"HBCU Alumnus, Iconic Civil Rights Attorney Dies at 82"Civil rights attorney James Ferguson II, an HBCU alumnus, known for defending the Wilmington 10 and championing civil rights, has died at...
HBCU community Mourns the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner
"HBCU community Mourns the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner"HBCU alumni and fans share heartfelt tributes after the sudden death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, a trailblazer for Black representation in entertainment.
Rebuilding HBCU Adds SEC Football Games to Schedule
"Rebuilding HBCU Adds SEC Football Games to Schedule"Tennessee State adds three SEC teams to its schedule through 2029, marking key tests for new head coach Reggie Barlow.
PGA Bringing HBCU Golf to South Florida
"PGA Bringing HBCU Golf to South Florida"With PGA support, FMU is bringing HBCU golf to South Florida, opening doors for students of color in a sport long seen...
Kappa Kappa Psi Welcomes ‘Drumline’ Star as Honorary Member
"Kappa Kappa Psi Welcomes ‘Drumline’ Star as Honorary Member"Actor Jason Weaver, known for his role in Drumline, joins HBCU band fraternity Kappa Kappa Psi in a real-life tribute to his...
Essence Brings HBCU Classic to Nation’s Oldest CFB Stadium
"Essence Brings HBCU Classic to Nation’s Oldest CFB Stadium"HBCU football takes center stage in Boston as Essence debuts the Kickoff Classic at Harvard Stadium during Labor Day Weekend 2025.
Beyoncé Concert with HBCU Band Earns Emmy Nominations
"Beyoncé Concert with HBCU Band Earns Emmy Nominations"Texas Southern’s Ocean of Soul band helped Beyoncé make history at her Houston concert — now the Emmy nominations are rolling in.
Little League star, HBCU Alum Making Pro Baseball Comeback
"Little League star, HBCU Alum Making Pro Baseball Comeback"Mo’ne Davis, former Little League World Series star and HBCU softball standout, is ready to return to the diamond in the new...
Beyoncé’s Father Joins HBCU as Executive-in-Residence
"Beyoncé’s Father Joins HBCU as Executive-in-Residence"Prairie View A&M taps Beyoncé’s father, Mathew Knowles, to connect HBCU students with real-world leadership in business and media.