ESPN to put HBCU culture in focus on First Take
After First Take at HBCU week was a hit, ESPN decided to give Stephen A. Smith’s HBCU and others the national spotlight.
Joe Taylor named to College Football Playoff Committee
Legendary HBCU coach and administrator Joe Taylor is officially a Hall of Famer. And he’s been appointed to a role with the College Football Playoff.
HBCU basketball coaches join NBA TV’s Open Court
HBCU coaches link up on NBA TV on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 7:30 p.m
HBCU marching bands featured in inaugural celebration
A total of eight historically black colleges and universities will participate in “We Are One,” a virtual celebration of the Biden inaugural.
HBCU athletics thrived on Twitter in 2020
The year 2020 saw several social media accounts take a dip. But several HBCU athletics accounts were among those that thrived despite challenges.
Stephen Curry grilled about money by 8-year-old
Stephen Curry thought he would wish LeVelle Moton’s son Happy Birthday. He didn’t think he’d get grilled about money.
Top HBCU Sports Stories: #4 Losing Legends
Every year the cycle of life and after-life spins. But in 2020 we lost several legendary figures in HBCU sports.
Norfolk State heading into MEAC with winning record
Norfolk State will enter MEAC play with a winning record. Here are three players who could help it keep going.
Michael B. Jordan backing HBCU basketball classic
Acclaimed actor Michael B. Jordan is involved with a new basketball tournament for Division I HBCUs. It will make its debut next December.
HBCU athletes file racial discrimination suit vs. NCAA
Former HBCU athletes calling NCAA to the mat for intentionally discriminating against them.
Jackson State coaching staff announced by Deion Sanders
The anticipated announcement includes a mix of NFL, College and High School staffers
11 HBCUs to receive donations during Capital One’s The Match Event
Capital One’s The Match: Champions for Change aims to contribute and uniquely highlight diversity, equality, and inclusion through donations to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) while raising awareness and spotlighting opportunities for diversity equality in sports.
NC A&T preps for MEAC spring football ‘last dance’
There was speculation to whether or not NC A&T would opt-out of its final season of MEAC football. The Aggies are moving forward with spring 2021 plans.
Beyoncé provides the gift of fitness to 10 HBCUs
The global icon donates to a total of ten HBCUs.
Under Armour adds Morgan State to HBCU apparel roster
Under Armour has added Morgan State, one of its hometown HBCUs, to its roster. Could the company do more to leverage its HBCU commodities?