HBCU History
HBCU Community Mourns the Loss of Track & Field Icon
"HBCU Community Mourns the Loss of Track & Field Icon"Morehouse College mourns Coach Thomas "T.J." Wells, whose 38-year legacy helped build a dominant HBCU track & field program and inspired generations.
Notre Dame’s Four Horsemen Had An HBCU Equal
"Notre Dame’s Four Horsemen Had An HBCU Equal"This HBCU's “Four Horsemen” built a football legacy rivaling Notre Dame’s—yet history left them behind.
HBCU Football Revisited: 2000 Celebration Bowl Champion
"HBCU Football Revisited: 2000 Celebration Bowl Champion"The 2000 MEAC and SWAC champs met during the regular season. Who would have won the Celebration Bowl.
Legendary QB joins revamped HBCU coaching staff
"Legendary QB joins revamped HBCU coaching staff"HBCU legend Willie Totten joins Fort Valley State's football staff, bringing history and experience to the revamped program under first-year HC Marlon...
HBCU track squad to be etched in history at Penn Relays
"HBCU track squad to be etched in history at Penn Relays"After Morgan's 1950 breakthrough victory, the Bears established a dynasty, claiming four more 4x440 titles over the next 32 years.
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.