
HBCU History


HBCU Journalism students win grant for FAMU football doc
"HBCU Journalism students win grant for FAMU football doc"Their Emmy Award-winning submission, “Field Trip," is a poignant portrayal of the late Pro Football Hall of Famer Ken Riley and his...
CIAA Championship Game History
"CIAA Championship Game History"The CIAA Championship Game has a rich history, with Winston-Salem State University emerging as the most frequent champion.
Legendary coach, HBCU Athletic Director headed for Hall of Fame
"Legendary coach, HBCU Athletic Director headed for Hall of Fame"Former five time HS state champion coach and athletic director at Benedict College heads to the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.
HBCU coaching legend, football renegade Archie Cooley passes away
"HBCU coaching legend, football renegade Archie Cooley passes away"Archie Cooley, HBCU coaching legend and mentor to NFL star Jerry Rice, has passed away. His innovative approach transformed football.
HBCU gymnast Morgan Price wins national title, makes history
"HBCU gymnast Morgan Price wins national title, makes history"Fisk University's Morgan Price, part of the first HBCU gymnastics team, made history by winning the United States Gymnastics Collegiate National title.
Lincoln University (PA) Partners with Getty Images
"Lincoln University (PA) Partners with Getty Images"This collaboration marks a a significant milestone in Lincoln’s ongoing mission to preserve and disseminate its rich legacy.
Kamala Harris meets with HBCU basketball legends at White House
"Kamala Harris meets with HBCU basketball legends at White House"Members of the historic 1950s Tennessee State basketball team met with VP Kamala Harris, celebrating their groundbreaking achievements and legacy.
Knicks star Dick Barnett finally Hall of Fame bound
"Knicks star Dick Barnett finally Hall of Fame bound"Dick Barnett, former NY Knicks star and Tennessee State legend, set to enter Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Notable career achievements summarized.
NAIA Tournament opened up pathway for HBCU basketball
"NAIA Tournament opened up pathway for HBCU basketball"In the mid-1950s, the NAIA Tournament provided a significant boost to HBCUs, culminating in multiple championships for Tennessee A&I.
NCAA Tournament win for Grambling State pays off for SWAC
"NCAA Tournament win for Grambling State pays off for SWAC"Grambling State University won its first NCAA Tournament game, earning the SWAC nearly $2 million over six years.
Black College Football Player of The Year Award Split
"Black College Football Player of The Year Award Split"Senior QBs Jeremy Moussa (Florida A&M) and Davius Richard (NC Central) win Black College Football Player of the Year Award.
WSSU connects past with present in tribute to Ted Blunt
"WSSU connects past with present in tribute to Ted Blunt"Ted Blunt, former WSSU star, honored posthumously with special jerseys at NBA All-Star Weekend, uniting past and present.
NBA HBCU Classic: Greatest basketball players in WSSU history
"NBA HBCU Classic: Greatest basketball players in WSSU history"Winston-Salem State has a basketball history that's tough to crack. No, Stephen A. Smith didn't make the list.