HBCU


Tarke brothers, Anthony and Nendah, win MEAC Player and Rookie of the Year awards
These Coppin State brothers are the first to sweep the top awards in any league in Division I men’s basketball

When will the NBA All-Star Game feature another HBCU player?
Ben Wallace was the last HBCU player to appear in the league’s showcase event

Celebrating Black History Always: Recognizing HBCU legend Eddie Robinson
After being hired by Grambling State University in 1941, he transformed the small HBCU in Louisiana into a football powerhouse

As HBCU’s first cycling program, Saint Augustine’s University sets the bar high
In a sport that isn’t known for its Black cyclists, the Falcons have lofty ambitions

Tuskegee to play Fort Valley State in new Red Tails Classic football game in September
The Sept. 5 game, to honor the Tuskegee Airmen, will be played in Montgomery, Alabama

2021 CIAA virtual tournament keeps the basketball party going
There will be a Miss CIAA pageant, step show, career expo, concerts and Hall of Fame induction

Howard’s Larry Scott said no to Nick Saban and Alabama to try to rebuild football program
Black coaches like him face choices of being a Power 5 assistant or HBCU head coach

How a Howard University senior turned a family clothing business into his legacy
Tahir Murray’s HBCU designs have been worn by NBA All-Star Chris Paul and NFL quarterback Cam Newton

Xavier University of Louisiana starts softball program even during the pandemic
Players and coaches hope this starts a pipeline of talent to the school

Top HBCU football players to watch this spring
Some top players we won’t see because either their teams canceled the season or they’re preparing for the NFL draft

Deion Sanders and Jackson State primed to open their season Sunday
‘Coach Prime’ era begins in Jackson, Mississippi, amid high expectations, national spotlight

I am because of them
My Delta Sigma Theta legacy speaks to the strength of Black women

MEAC cancels spring football season because of COVID-19 concerns
Some conference teams apparently still plan to play

‘Why Not Us’: Chris Paul’s pride, appreciation and love for HBCUs on full display
North Carolina Central is ‘really good, so we thought it would be very interesting for people to see their story’