HBCU History
Lightning struck twice for HBCU duo in 2000 NFL Draft
"Lightning struck twice for HBCU duo in 2000 NFL Draft"Jackson State had not one, but two players picked in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft.
Moments in TSU History: Ed “Too Tall” Jones Makes History
"Moments in TSU History: Ed “Too Tall” Jones Makes History"The NFL's number 1 draft pick in 1974 came from an HBCU
FAMU Alum starts petition for Rattler great Ken Riley’s enshrinement in NFL’s Hall of Fame
"FAMU Alum starts petition for Rattler great Ken Riley’s enshrinement in NFL’s Hall of Fame"15 seasons. 201 games started. 65 Interceptions. Still waiting on a gold jacket.
The Legend of (A.J.) English: Part II — Faster Than A (Washington) Bullet
"The Legend of (A.J.) English: Part II — Faster Than A (Washington) Bullet"After averaging double-figures in limited time, Washington's A.J. English disappeared from the NBA as quickly as he proved he belonged.
The Legend of (A.J.) English: Part I
"The Legend of (A.J.) English: Part I"A.J. English's basketball legend rose in Wilmington, DE and bloomed in Richmond.
We Messed Up Some Brackets: Norfolk State’s 2012 March Madness Magic
"We Messed Up Some Brackets: Norfolk State’s 2012 March Madness Magic"For one day in 2012, Norfolk State and Kyle O'Quinn had Cinderella rocking Green and Gold to the March Madness dance.
The Origin of ‘Neck’: How Cameo’s hit became an HBCU band anthem
"The Origin of ‘Neck’: How Cameo’s hit became an HBCU band anthem"Cameo dropped "Talking Out The Side of Ya Neck" 35 years ago and the HBCU world has never been the same since....
Part I: The long, complicated history of choosing an HBCU national champion
"Part I: The long, complicated history of choosing an HBCU national champion"For nearly 100 years, the Black Press has picked Black College Football National Champions. It hasn't always been easy, or clear-cut.
HBCU National Championship Trial: The Pelican Bowl
"HBCU National Championship Trial: The Pelican Bowl"The Pelican Bowl was the first attempt by the MEAC and SWAC to create a black college national championship game.
The birth of the SWAC Championship Game
"The birth of the SWAC Championship Game"After two decades of futility in the Divsion I-AA playoffs, the decision to go to a SWAC Championship game was a bold...