N.C. A&T is our new No. 1 Division I band; Benedict retains Division II top spot
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Doctor’s orders sideline Deion Sanders for Jackson State’s game against Bethune-Cookman
He didn’t slow down enough after having toe surgery on his left foot
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Being one of college football’s best defensive players isn’t enough for Southern’s Jordan Lewis
For the senior, last season’s Buck Buchanan Award winner, helping the Jaguars win is his ultimate goal
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NBA commits to expanding opportunities and partnership with HBCUs this season and beyond
The league is offering training, educational opportunities and sponsorships in the G League, NBA 2K and Basketball Africa League
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Warriors’ Draymond Green finds inspirational moment in 10th NBA season
‘To go into 10, that was never supposed to happen for me’
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With Chicago Sky title, James Wade completes road paved by Black general managers before him
Former Black head coaches and general managers Amber Stocks and Pokey Chatman played integral roles in what ultimately became a championship team
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Bardo finds musical inspiration in world travel
With a collaboration with Disney under his belt, the Chicago artist is mixing hip-hop, R&B and Latin influences to make music that feels good
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New band programs at Florida Memorial and Allen University bring excitement and musical excellence to their campuses
FMU’s ROAR Marching Band and Allen’s Band of Gold were in The Undefeated’s last band rankings
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While the NBA celebrates its 75th season, it’s still building in Africa
NBA Africa CEO Victor Williams talks top 75 NBA moments in Africa, the BAL, and J. Cole’s performance in the nascent league
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Cade Cunningham diary: ‘If I can get the NBA Rookie of the Year trophy, obviously I’d love to have it’
The Pistons No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft doesn’t appear afraid of the pressure that comes with his selection
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Grant Hill reflects on Pistons tenure, disdain for teal, and excitement about No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham
Hill partnered with FILA to refurbish some basketball courts at Chandler Park in Detroit
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Colin Powell broke many barriers in the military and in civic life with dignity, respect and honesty
The former four-star Army general and secretary of state was trusted across the political spectrum
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‘Another Act’: Naturi Naughton discusses her musical background and her role in new ABC series ‘Queens’
Also, the actor describes success after ‘Power’ and more
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Victim No. 79: America’s homicide crisis claimed my childhood friend
Eric Smith isn’t just another statistic. He and my hometown were caught in this country’s other pandemic.
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Kyrie Irving is abandoning the voiceless
COVID-19 is killing our people and his vaccine resistance won’t save them
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Jackson State’s offense playing at high level under new coordinator T.C. Taylor
Coach Deion Sanders and Taylor forged their X’s and O’s relationship while fishing during the summer
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Trial of men charged with Ahmaud Arbery’s death will measure where we stand
Now on its fifth prosecutor, the case finally will be heard by a jury
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Tennessee State benefits from Hue Jackson’s NFL and college wisdom as offensive coordinator
He’s adjusting and knows his experience is helping head coach Eddie George, players and coaches
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Chris Paul on his second season with Suns and the HBCU docuseries ‘Why Not Us’
Paul returns as executive producer of season two of the docuseries
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I felt Randy Moss’ pain and how the disrespect of Jon Gruden’s words cut so deep
The pain in Moss’ face told it all — the story of Black men in America
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FAMU tailback Bishop Bonnett is running from his past toward a brighter future
He credits a conversation with his mother and divine intervention with turning his life around
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History is made as reparations start to flow in Evanston, Illinois
Black residents who experienced housing discrimination to receive $25,000 in benefits