JR Smith’s college tweets show maturation — and hilarity
The former NBA guard has been posting about his first-year experiences at HBCU North Carolina A&T
Sports
Grant Hill prepares for first task as new managing director of USA Basketball
Hill, who took over the position this month, now must hire a coach
Culture
Are the #EmmysSoWhite? It’s complicated
New study shows more Black actors are nominated, even as behind-the-camera numbers lag
Culture
Kaycee Moore, an unsung powerhouse of the L.A. Rebellion
Despite a small number of roles, she made a lasting impact in ‘Killer of Sheep’ and ‘Daughters of the Dust’
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HBCUs ring up nearly a billion dollars in exposure through success in sports
N.C. A&T track, Texas Southern and Norfolk State basketball bring exposure and bragging rights to their schools
Olympians Simone Biles, Aly Raisman among star gymnasts who say the FBI badly mishandled the Larry Nassar investigation
Sports
Carmelo Anthony on how the walk to a new school showed him the difference between Black and white Baltimore
In Bolton Hill, there was room to breathe – and the best Halloween candy
Culture
‘Another Act’: Gabrielle Union describes leaving fear behind in new book ‘You Got Anything Stronger?’
Also, she describes why her vulnerability is her superpower
Sports
Bill Russell, two-time NBA Hall of Fame inductee, captivates all those he encounters
Ex-President Obama: ‘Bill Russell, perhaps more than anyone else, knows what it takes to win and what it takes to lead’
The Uplift
For Deion Sanders, a suicide attempt led him to the Lord
Despite Super Bowls and a World Series, ‘Prime Time’ said he felt empty
The King of Crenshaw
Sports
Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III: ‘Built like a linebacker who could punt the ball a mile’
The rookie is poised to make an impact on the next generation of Black specialists
Culture
‘The Blueprint’ changed: The legacy of Jay-Z’s album 20 years later
This time capsule of an album presents a version of the rapper who no longer exists
Culture
‘Certified Lover Boy’ follows Drake’s classic formula – but is it enough?
The album has some shining moments, far too many missteps and one giant elephant in the room
HBCU
Shedeur Sanders is showing he can handle Jackson State’s offense
The freshman quarterback led his team to a 38-16 win over Tennessee State
Sports
High school analytics team plays pivotal part in Ben Wallace’s Basketball Hall of Fame selection
Armstrong High’s sports analytics club is the second group to help an HBCU great get inducted
Sports
In love with the struggle: The Ben Wallace story
Before the Detroit Pistons legend became a Basketball Hall of Famer, he faced enormous challenges growing up in Lowndes County, Alabama
Another Act
‘Another Act’: Common reveals inspiration behind new album ‘A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 2’
‘Another Act’: Lil Rel Howery goes in-depth about his career path and his new film ‘Free Guy’
‘Another Act’: Marlon Wayans on comedy, drama and his role in ‘Respect’
‘Another Act’: Jennifer Hudson on portraying icon Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect’
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How HBCU legend Bob Dandridge finally got ‘the call’ to join the Basketball Hall Of Fame
The 30-year wait for the Norfolk State and NBA hoops star is finally over
Sports
Dak Prescott is better than Tom Brady. There, I said it.
Say it with me, Dakdazerdatmoney
HBCU
Coach Deion Sanders primed for Year 2
The Jackson State coach enters the season with the top-ranked recruiting class and new expectations
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Eddie George is making SOUL the focus of Tennessee State’s mission
The first-year football coach is leading his team against Deion Sanders and Jackson State
HBCU
Jackson State’s defense leans on group of transfers to find right balance
The Tigers’ next challenge awaits in coach Eddie George and Tennessee State
Sports
Golden inspiration: USA Volleyball’s Black stars helped make history – and can serve as catalysts for changes in the sport
‘Volleyball has not done enough to be more welcoming’