HBCU History
Saint Augustine’s announces 2022 Hall of Fame class
"Saint Augustine’s announces 2022 Hall of Fame class"Saint Augustine's University announces 10 individuals and one team will be inducted into the SAU Athletic Hall of Fame.Â
Dallas Cowboys legend Nate Newton headed to BCF HOF
"Dallas Cowboys legend Nate Newton headed to BCF HOF"Former Florida A&M superstar and Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowler Nate Newton to be enshrined in BCF HOF.
CIAA Football: Top Five Coaches (Classic Era)
"CIAA Football: Top Five Coaches (Classic Era)"CIAA Football has a long, storied history that includes many great head coaches. Here are five from the classic era.
Which player made you love HBCU football?
"Which player made you love HBCU football?"Which athlete made you love HBCU football? It's a loaded question we asked our Twitter followers and we've now turned it into...
Hugh Evans, NC A&T legend headed for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
"Hugh Evans, NC A&T legend headed for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame"Hugh Evans, a longtime NBA referee, will enter the Hall along with 12 other honorees in the Class of 2022.
College Football Hall nominees include HBCU players, coaches
"College Football Hall nominees include HBCU players, coaches"The National Football Foundation has released its 2023 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame and several former HBCU players and...
New Jackson State athletic facility named after WC Gorden and wife
"New Jackson State athletic facility named after WC Gorden and wife"During Gorden’s tenure over 15 seasons at JSU, he led the Tigers to eight SWAC championships and nine FCS playoff appearances.
Hampton University baseball program finally getting its due
"Hampton University baseball program finally getting its due"Half a century after winning the CIAA baseball title, the last Hampton University baseball team is finally being recognized by the conference...
Cary Mitchell, clothing designer extraordinaire, passes
"Cary Mitchell, clothing designer extraordinaire, passes"Famed clothing designer Cary Mitchell (center), a Johnson C. Smith University graduate, passed suddenly Saturday.
College basketball changed on this day
"College basketball changed on this day"Texas Western upset college basketball when it used seven black players to knock off the No. 1 all-white Kentucky squad in the...
HBCU Hoops in basketball history, Part II
"HBCU Hoops in basketball history, Part II"The late legendary coach John McLendon paved the way both on and off the court as he led HBCUs and African-Americans into...
HBCU hoops in basketball history: Part 1
"HBCU hoops in basketball history: Part 1"As the NCAA Final Four tips off this weekend in New Orleans, HBCU Gameday takes a look back at how the role...
Johnny Grier, first black NFL referee, passes
"Johnny Grier, first black NFL referee, passes"HBCU grad Johnny Grier, who became the first black referee in NFL history, passed Wednesday at 74.