HBCU History
HBCU Alumnus, Iconic Civil Rights Attorney Dies at 82
"HBCU Alumnus, Iconic Civil Rights Attorney Dies at 82"Civil rights attorney James Ferguson II, an HBCU alumnus, known for defending the Wilmington 10 and championing civil rights, has died at...
Dallas Cowboys Legend, HBCU Civil Rights Pioneer Dies at 86
"Dallas Cowboys Legend, HBCU Civil Rights Pioneer Dies at 86"Former NFL star, HBCU great, and civil rights trailblazer—leaves behind a powerful legacy.
HBCU Star, NFL Record Breaker Earns Hall of Fame Honor
"HBCU Star, NFL Record Breaker Earns Hall of Fame Honor"The NFL veteran and HBCU standout earns his spot in the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
HBCU Football Player Turned Army General Enters Hall of Fame
"HBCU Football Player Turned Army General Enters Hall of Fame"Major General Mitchell Kilgo’s career—from HBCU football star to Army Deputy Inspector General—is now Hall of Fame-worthy.
HBCU Football History: Celebration Bowl 2001
"HBCU Football History: Celebration Bowl 2001"Grambling State and FAMU were set to meet in 2001, but it never happened. Who would have won?
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...