Phil Mickelson donates big to Jackson State, more to come
Golf legend Phil Mickelson has pledged a generous gift to Jackson State University. Mickelson and others will be featured in a golf giving challenge.
Family ties bring Harvard’s Rio Haskett to Hampton
Mario Haskett Sr. played for and coached with Buck Joyner Sr. Now Rio Haskett is headed to Hampton to play for Buck Joyner Jr.
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.
Deion Sanders adds SWAC veteran LaToya Williams to Jackson State football staff
The Alcorn State graduate knows the history and sees the future of Jackson State
Miles’ Fred Watson helps found Black Coaches United
Black Coaches United is dedicated to empowering, developing and advancing the professional careers of racial and ethnic minority coaches in athletics.
Rob Covington on his way out of Houston
Tennessee State’s Rob Covington, one of two HBCU players on an NBA roster, is on the move again. Covington is about to be traded by the Rockets.
Chris Paul traded to Phoenix Suns
CP3 on his way to the desert to play with a young Suns team.
Rockets’ Rob Covington to help pay for athletic facility
Houston Rockets forward Rob Covington is giving back to his alma mater in a big way. The Houston Rockets forward will help TSU fund a facility.
Charles Barkley pledges fifth $1 million HBCU gift
Charles Barkley has pledged $1 million to several historically black colleges and universities in Georgia and Alabama. Add another to the list.
Mo Williams looking to turn Alabama State around
Alabama State basketball needed a new direction. And Mo Williams was looking for a place to start his head coaching career. Both are hoping it was a good match.
Former Howard coach Cathy Parson taking over at Central State University
Parson brings a wealth of Division I and pro experience to Central State
Chris Paul pushing the HBCU vote in North Carolina
Chris Paul had the world buzzing when he wore HBCU-themed sneakers in the NBA bubble. Now he’s making footprints at HBCU campuses.
Homecoming King: Chris Paul feels the HBCU love
Chris Paul showed up at Winston-Salem State to help motivate people to vote. What he got was a homecoming fit for a king.
Ameer Jackson pushing “four” more in pro career
Ameer Jackson’s talent for basketball has taken him all over the world. But the former Winston-Salem State star’s path has been anything but easy.
Chris Paul set to march to the polls with WSSU
The NBA point guard continues to show leadership in his community.