HBCU History
Hendon Hooker and family ready for NFL Draft
"Hendon Hooker and family ready for NFL Draft"The son of former NC A&T QB Alan Hooker, Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker is projected as a first round NFL Draft pick.
SC State legend John Gilliam get inducted in SC Football Hall
"SC State legend John Gilliam get inducted in SC Football Hall"John Gilliam will be the eighth South Carolina State inductee into the SC Football Hall of Fame.
USFL play begins this week with 19 HBCU players
"USFL play begins this week with 19 HBCU players"After an exciting first season, the USFL returns this week for its second season. There are former HBCU players on every team...
Joe Bryant Jr.’s pro prospects looking up as he gets PIT invite
"Joe Bryant Jr.’s pro prospects looking up as he gets PIT invite"Joe Bryant Jr. is headed to a showcase that has helped many small school and HBCU legends get their foot in the...
HBCU, NBA legend Willis Reed passes
"HBCU, NBA legend Willis Reed passes"Willis Reed starred in the HBCU ranks at Grambling and in the NBA with the New York Knicks. He passed Tuesday at...
How Virginia State cheer became “Woo Woos” and changed HBCU cheerleading
"How Virginia State cheer became “Woo Woos” and changed HBCU cheerleading"Dr. Paulette Walker-Johnson was thrust into the position of cheerleading coach at Virginia State. VSU, the CIAA and HBCU cheerleading would never...
Howard University made history with first NCAA Tournament appearance
"Howard University made history with first NCAA Tournament appearance"Howard University broke through a barrier in 1981 when it became the first MEAC team to earn an automatic bid to the...
WSSU men complete gritty run to CIAA title
"WSSU men complete gritty run to CIAA title"Winston-Salem State emerged as 2023 CIAA champion after four grind-it-out wins over four days.
Javon Hargrave carries HBCU banner for Eagles in Super Bowl LVII
"Javon Hargrave carries HBCU banner for Eagles in Super Bowl LVII"Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave out of South Carolina State will be the lone former HBCU player on the field for the Philadelphia...
CIAA Honors Title IX Trailblazers: Bonnie Smith, Katherine Bennett
"CIAA Honors Title IX Trailblazers: Bonnie Smith, Katherine Bennett"The CIAA is honoring some of the key women in conference history in honor of Title IX's 50th anniversary.
HBCU connections have fueled Kansas City’s Super Bowl history
"HBCU connections have fueled Kansas City’s Super Bowl history"Emmitt Thomas, a legendary Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back for Kansas City out of HBCU Bishop College, was the Chiefs...
Sam Jones to be honored with sculpture at NCCU on Saturday
"Sam Jones to be honored with sculpture at NCCU on Saturday"The sculpture, which stands 30 inches tall and 22 inches wide, will be prominently displayed in McDougald-McLendon Arena.
HBCU Sports 2022: Top 10 moments (non-Deion Sanders edition)
"HBCU Sports 2022: Top 10 moments (non-Deion Sanders edition)"We take a look back at the top HBCU Sports stories of the year 2022 -- minus Deion Sanders and Jackson State...