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Missy Elliott Brings HBCU Band Battle Home to Virginia

Missy Elliott is bringing four HBCU marching bands to Norfolk State for a Virginia homecoming that celebrates the sound, creativity and cultural...

John Wall Returns to D.C. Spotlight for Howard Homecoming Live Show

John Wall joins Jeff Teague and Club 520 for a live show during Howard Homecoming. The event also launches an initiative supporting...

Michael Jordan’s $1 Million Gift Is Now a Home for HBCU Storytellers

A $1 million commitment from Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand has helped Morehouse College open a multimedia center where students can train...

NBA Legend Opens First HBCU Location for Growing Restaurant Empire

Shaq is bringing Big Chicken to Jackson State University, turning his longtime support of HBCUs into a permanent campus presence.

Stephen A. Smith part of new HBCU sports scholarship

Winston-Salem State alumnus Stephen A. Smith is adding another layer to his longtime HBCU Week involvement as a new sports scholarship prepares...

NFL Legend Gifts Exclusive Shoes to HBCU Where Daughter Became a Star

Terrell Owens surprised the Prairie View A&M volleyball team with exclusive recovery shoes, supporting the HBCU program where his daughter, Kylee Owens,...

Kevin Durant Sends Exclusive Nike Heat to HBCU Hoops Team

Kevin Durant delivered exclusive Nike KD19 sneakers to Tennessee State basketball, connecting the Tigers’ new Nike era with his lifelong friendship with...

HBCU Choir’s Soul-Stirring Dolly Parton Tribute Goes Viral

Jackson State University’s choir honored Dolly Parton with a soul-stirring rendition of “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” led by sophomore soloist...

R&B Legend Surprises HBCU Band During Practice

R&B legend Bobby Brown surprised Southern University’s Human Jukebox during practice, adding to a major preseason moment for the HBCU band.

Usher Sends Son to HBCU in Middle of Massive Stadium Tour

R&B superstar Usher went from commanding stadium stages to proudly supporting his son Cinco during Howard University’s historic Freshman Pinning Ceremony.