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Black quarterback stigma focus of new book

"Pass Interference," a new book by Jackson State grad Wisdom Martin, explores the racist hurdles and obstacles HBCU and non-HBCU black quarterbacks...

Jerry Rice says ‘a lot of work’ needed at stadium that bears his name

Mississippi Valley State is shutting down its stadium ahead of its home opener. The alma mater of Jerry Rice is trying to...

Orange Blossom Classic return to Miami mirrors HBCU resurgence

The Orange Blossom Classic was formed out of necessity. The OBC included a cultural element that only black colleges could replicate.

Ken Riley named Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist

Former Cincinnati Bengals star and Florida A&M legend Ken Riley got one step closer to enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of...

Hugh Douglas named to Philadelphia Eagles HOF

From Central State University to Eagles Hall of Fame.

NCCU cheerleading coach retires after 30 years

North Carolina Central will have new leadership in its cheerleading program as a 30-year reign at NCCU ends.

HBCU legends take one step closer to Pro Football HOF

HBCU legends Ken Riley and Everson Walls are one step closer to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists include four HBCU greats

Three HBCU playing greats and a pioneering HBCU scout are on the semifinals list for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Each...

Hugh Evans: NC A&T alum and former NBA referee passes away

Evans is set to be celebrated in September as a member of this year's class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of...

Marino Casem to be inducted into Xavier (La.) Athletic Hall of Fame

A 1956 graduate of Xavier (La.) University and dubbed â€œThe Godfatherâ€ by Roscoe Nance of theÂ Clarion-Ledger, Casem served as a student-athlete for...