HBCU
Locker Room Talk
Makur Maker’s choice of an HBCU only becomes a movement if others follow
Top players like Mikey Williams have to join Maker at schools like Howard to create a trend
Locker Room Talk
What’s next for MEAC? Commissioner Dennis Thomas says ‘don’t panic’
In 2020, the league has lost three top schools and now it’s canceling fall sports
Jim Brown’s son, Aris, will play lacrosse at Hampton
Father and son say they understand the significance of committing to HBCUs
HBCU Basketball
Fiction predicts reality in novel about star athlete attending Howard
‘What Follows’ was meant to inspire elite Black athletes to envision the possibilities of HBCUs
HBCU Sports
Morehouse cancels fall sports as HBCUs grapple with rapid changes
MEAC loses Bethune-Cookman to SWAC, following departure of Florida A&M
Coronavirus
HBCU leaders approach fall reopenings with caution and optimism
Several September games, including the Southern Heritage Classic and homecomings, have already been canceled
As Told To
Makur Maker on his decision to attend Howard: ‘I want to change the culture’
Seeing Black students, alumni and celebrities all doing great things motivated him
2020 NFL Draft
Deondre Francois wants to show the NFL again that he’s an elite quarterback
After an injury and dismissal from FSU, he got back on track at Hampton
HBCU Education
Netflix CEO and wife donate $120 million to Spelman, Morehouse and UNCF
Each will get $40 million over 10 years for student scholarships
SWAC
FAMU to join Southwestern Athletic Conference in 2021
Rattlers are third program since 2017 to leave the MEAC
Commentary
NCAA must stop perpetuating academic and financial disparities for HBCUs
Penalties highlight patterns of inequities that cannot be ignored
Coronavirus
MEAC, SWAC commissioners say revenue loss not as important as student-athletes’ safety
And fewer student fees could be just as damaging financially as NCAA revenue cuts
Philanthropy
Oprah Winfrey donates $2 million to HBCU Tennessee State and its surrounding community
Donation among many efforts to offset COVID-19 impact on HBCU students
UndefeatedHBCUDay
Celebrate the Class of 2020 #UndefeatedHBCUDay
Former president Barack Obama, HBCU grads, famous alumni and supporters share inspirational messages in midst of pandemic