HBCU History
Shedeur Sanders: A Heisman analysis
"Shedeur Sanders: A Heisman analysis"The Heisman Trophy wasn't handed to (l. to r.) Bryce Young, Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson. And it certainly wasn't handed to...
Black quarterback stigma focus of new book
"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
"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
"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
"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
"Hugh Douglas named to Philadelphia Eagles HOF"From Central State University to Eagles Hall of Fame.
NCCU cheerleading coach retires after 30 years
"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 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
"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
"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
"Marino Casem to be inducted into Xavier (La.) Athletic Hall of Fame"A 1956 graduate of Xavier (La.) University and dubbed “The Godfather†by Roscoe Nance of the Clarion-Ledger, Casem served as a student-athlete for...
Steve McNair: Remembering a Legend
"Steve McNair: Remembering a Legend"The pain of losing Steve McNair still exists but his legacy lives on.
HBCU NFL veteran Javon Hargrave headed for SC State Hall of Fame
"HBCU NFL veteran Javon Hargrave headed for SC State Hall of Fame""I like to say we always get it out of the mud. The one thing about South Carolina State [is] I've seen...