HBCU History
Hall of Fame HBCU basketball coach dies at 76
"Hall of Fame HBCU basketball coach dies at 76"During his tenure, the Lady Bulldogs earned a berth in the NCAA playoffs by defeating LaSalle on the road to become the...
HBCU History: The breakup of the CIAA and creation of the MEAC
"HBCU History: The breakup of the CIAA and creation of the MEAC"How a mix of competitive challenges, gains by the civil rights movement and a desire to create an elite group of HBCU...
HBCU hoops legend, NBA style icon dies at age 73
"HBCU hoops legend, NBA style icon dies at age 73"Known for his flashy, high-energy style of play and making the headband cool on the court, Donald "Slick" Watts left an indelible...
LSU football assistant coach headed to HBCU Hall of Fame
"LSU football assistant coach headed to HBCU Hall of Fame"In his first year with the Tigers in 2022, Hankton played a key role in one of the most prolific offenses in...
Conference commissioner part of Hall of Fame class at HBCU
"Conference commissioner part of Hall of Fame class at HBCU"Under McClelland's watch Texas Southern claimed a total of 25 championships in nine years.
Remembering Sammy Knight, HBCU legend part of historic upset
"Remembering Sammy Knight, HBCU legend part of historic upset"He played quarterback, kick returner, punter, and wide receiver for the HBCU squad that won the first-ever FCS playoffs.
HBCU legend, Emmy winner in College Football Hall of Fame class
"HBCU legend, Emmy winner in College Football Hall of Fame class"As a junior in 1991, he led the SWAC with 14.5 sacks. His career total of 41.5 sacks remains a record at...
HBCU legend ‘Mr. CIAA’ left a legacy that is untouchable
"HBCU legend ‘Mr. CIAA’ left a legacy that is untouchable"Abraham Mitchell, AKA, Mr. CIAA, has gone to glory. But his impact on the CIAA and HBCU sports was bigger than clothes.
Legendary HBCU team gets Naismith Hall of Fame nomination
"Legendary HBCU team gets Naismith Hall of Fame nomination"The 1982 Cheyney State Lady Wolves are included among high-profile nominees such as Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, and Maya Moore.
Shannon Sharpe represents for HBCU football on All-Century Team
"Shannon Sharpe represents for HBCU football on All-Century Team"Sharpe appeared in the 1990 edition of the collegiate all-star classic, becoming the first and to date only Savannah State football player...
HBCU football legends named to Shrine Bowl All-Century Team
"HBCU football legends named to Shrine Bowl All-Century Team"The duo played together at Jackson State and led the Tigers to the 1972 and 1973 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) championships before...
Black College Football Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees
"Black College Football Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees"The Black College Football Hall of Fame enshrines six new inductees for its 16th class.
Black College Football Hall of Fame announces 2025 finalists
"Black College Football Hall of Fame announces 2025 finalists"23 players and four coaches are one step closer to enshrinement in the Black College Football Hall of Fame. See who made...
