Nike Gives HBCU Marching Bands Their Own Air Max Moment
Nike’s next Yardrunners collection brings HBCU marching band energy to the Air Max 97. Five schools get their own colorways, complete with uniform-inspired insoles and a whistle with every pair.
Michael Jordan’s $1 Million Gift Is Now a Home for HBCU Storytellers
A $1 million commitment from Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand has helped Morehouse College open a multimedia center where students can train in sports broadcasting, filmmaking and digital storytelling.
Former NBA Star Returns to HBCU Alma Mater as Basketball Executive
Former NBA standout Robert Covington is returning to Tennessee State as Chief Basketball Officer, joining a growing movement of NBA veterans taking leadership roles inside HBCU basketball programs.
HBCU Marching Band Names First-Ever Female Head Drum Major
Albany State University has named Edreka “Capriccio” Coleman the first female head drum major in school history. She will lead the HBCU marching band during one of its most significant seasons yet.
Tuskegee dress code inspires HBCU board member to push for one
Tuskegee’s dress code got a lot of pushback. But it has a fan in Baton Rouge.
HBCU champs looking for rare 3-peat in MEAC
South Carolina State enters MEAC camp as the established favorite. Its five challengers must settle transfer-influenced quarterback battles before Week 0.
FCS Stadiums: Nine HBCU football venues ranked in bottom half
A YouTuber ranked all of the stadiums in FCS football. Here are the HBCUs in the bottom half.
HBCU Top 20: Forbes Names America’s Best in 2026
Forbes ranked the top 10 public and private HBCUs. Here is who made the list.
Ivy League of HBCUs: MEAC Commissioner’s comment strikes a chord
MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills compared her HBCU conference to the Ivy League. It has historic, and controversial, roots.
HBCU advocate Cam Newton released by ESPN
Cam Newton has often supported HBCU football, could more of that now be in his future?
ESPN celebrates HBCU platform in Atlanta ahead of MEAC-SWAC Challenge
Armed with a new contract with HBCU conferences, ESPN pushes platform to the next era.
HBCU Money: Private school presidents salaries
A look at what the top 20 HBCU private school presidents made in 2024-2025.
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins joining Jackson State as GM
Kendrick Perkins is the latest former NBA star to become a college GM.
Buffalo Bills sign former HBCU star after UFL heroics
The Buffalo Bills have signed Ian Wheeler fresh off a big year in the UFL.
HBCU conference adds multiple women’s sports championships
The MEAC is adding two sports to its women’s championship offerings, including flag football.