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SUNO, Wilberforce advance to HBCUAC quarterfinal

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – No. 6 seed SUNO and No. 7 seed Wilberforce University secured spots in the quarterfinals of the 2025 HBCUAC Hope Credit Union Basketball Championship, holding off late surges by their opponents Wednesday at Stillman College’s Birthright Alumni Hall. No. 6 Southern University at New Orleans 83, No. 11 Rust College 80 Southern

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HBCU Launches Black History Month Tour in Nashville

Tennessee State University kicked off its inaugural Black History Month tour this month. This project aims to recognize the significant cultural contributions made by African Americans to Nashville. The tour included stops at the Fisk University Galleries, the National Museum of African American Music, and the Jefferson Street Sound Museum.  TSU faculty, staff, and students

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Fisk University Names Nuriya Mack Interim Head Coach of Gymnastics

Fisk University has proudly announced that Nuriya Mack has been appointed interim head coach for gymnastics. Mack is no stranger to the program. She has significantly contributed to the historic program for over a year. Mack was hired by former head coach Corrinne Tarver in 2023 to serve as meet director and social media manager.

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Morgan Price Makes History as First HBCU Gymnast to Score Perfect 10

Fisk University’s Morgan Price celebrated a historic achievement that has made waves in collegiate gymnastics. Price became the first gymnast from a Historically Black College and University to earn a perfect score on the Uneven Bars. This accomplishment highlights her extraordinary talent and is a significant milestone for HBCU athletics. “Morgan’s perfect score is a

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Inaugural HBCU Classic Set to Celebrate Diversity in Gymnastics

Wilberforce University is set to make history as it hosts the inaugural Isla® HBCU Classic from Feb. 14-16, 2025. The three-day event organized by The Isla® Foundation and Brown Girls Do Gymnastics is dedicated to showcasing diversity and excellence in gymnastics and cheerleading. The Isla® HBCU Classic will feature a collegiate competition featuring Fisk University

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Nikki Giovanni, Iconic Poet and Civil Rights Activist, Passes Away at 81

On December 9, 2024, the literary world mourned the passing of Yolande Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni Jr., an extraordinary poet, writer, and activist who left an indelible mark on American literature and culture. Giovanni was not just a voice but a movement, inspiring generations with her powerful words and unwavering commitment to social justice. Poet of

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Morgan Price Of Fisk University Is First Gymnast Inducted Into The Tennessee Sports Hall Of Fame

By Dantee Ramos As the 2024 USAG All-Around National Gymnastics Champion, Morgan Price of Fisk University has added another first to her impressive resume. Per Fisk Athletics’ website, Price is the first gymnast inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. With over 500 inductees to date, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame now proudly recognizes gymnastics as an honorable sport.

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