HBCU
Why Not Us
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
HBCU Football
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
HBCU Basketball
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
Jackson State’s early success is a wake-up call for SWAC and a ray of hope for Jackson, Mississippi
The Tigers improve to 4-1 overall after defeating defending SWAC champion Alabama A&M 61-15
HBCU Football
From gruesome injury back to the gridiron, Danquarian Fields has a triumphant return for Grambling
His interception helped seal the Tigers’ win over defending SWAC champion Alabama A&M
Why Not Us
Chris Paul continues to shine light on HBCUs
The Phoenix Suns star discusses enrolling at historically Black Winston-Salem State and why he picked Florida A&M for his show
North Carolina A&T Aggies
For former Aggies Mac McCain and Darryl Johnson, life in the NFL is a dream come true
Former North Carolina A&T teammates’ families and friends celebrated at Carolina Panthers-Philadelphia Eagles game
Rhoden's HBCU Road Trip
Tracking the legacy of HBCU football in 2,500 miles
William Rhoden took a road trip to uncover the stories that uplifted Black people, our colleges and traditions
College Basketball
Tennessee State, Vanderbilt to collab on NBA pro day in hopes of getting their athletes exposure
Tennessee State coach Brian Collins lobbied for the idea at summer league games
As Grambling’s first female band director, Nikole Roebuck embraces being a role model
Her leadership has already inspired senior Candace Hawthorne to become drum major for the band
Jackson State Tigers
For Deion Sanders, stylish uniforms reinforce winning mindset at Jackson State
The Tigers have six different uniforms, five helmets and are outfitted with custom suits
HBCU Education
More than 20 HBCUs using federal CARES Act funding to erase students’ debt
‘We’re going to make that investment in our students and families’
The Undefeated HBCU Band Rankings
Florida A&M and Benedict College top HBCU bands in first rankings of season
Our bands are back! We’re loving it, and these rankings judge them on music, precision, dance and drum majors.
Music
Cordae brings new music and gaming skills to the MEAC
The rapper’s weeklong campus tour previewed his upcoming album, ‘From a Bird’s Eye View’