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HBCU establishes fund to support athletes amid House settlement commitment

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Prairie View A&M announced the launch of a newly established fundraising initiative designed to bolster support for the school’s 350 student-athletes. The introduction of the Panther Athletic Fund comes as colleges nationwide brace for significant changes in the world of collegiate sports. Rising program and scholarship expenses, evolving revenue-sharing models, and expanding Name, Image, and […]

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Division II HBCU football teams to face off on an Ivy League campus this fall

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For the first time ever, an HBCU football game will be played on one of the Ivy League’s most historic campuses. Johnson C. Smith of the CIAA and the SIAC’s Morehouse College will face off on the campus of Harvard University Saturday Aug. 30 in the Inaugural Essence HBCU Kickoff Classic. SAVE THE DATE Johnson

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HBCU football All-American and Civil Rights advocate has died

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Pettis Norman, a former all-CIAA receiver at Johnson C. Smith who went on to a long and impactful NFL career, died Monday at age 86. Norman was born in Lincolnton, Georgia, but raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended West Charlotte High before becoming a two-time all-conference split end at JCSU. He was drafted by

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DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State Jersey Now Available Ahead of HBCU Battle of the Legends

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Delaware State University is offering fans a new way to support their team—and its new head coach—by releasing limited edition football jerseys with the number 10, famously worn by DeSean Jackson during his NFL career. The jerseys are part of the build-up to the highly anticipated “HBCU Battle of the Legends,” set to take place

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Michael Vick Shows Off His Arm at Norfolk State Football Practice

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NFL legend and new Norfolk State head football coach Michael Vick reminded everyone he’s still got it. In a video posted to Instagram, the 45-year-old former quarterback was seen participating in a lighthearted accuracy contest with Norfolk State Director of Football Operations DeMarcus McMillan. The two were throwing footballs at a target net positioned about

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FAMU lands 3-star FBS tight end from transfer portal ahead of fall camp

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Florida A&M has landed a significant addition to its football program with the commitment of former Tulane tight end Guiseann Mirtil. The Winter Haven, Florida native announced his decision to join the Rattlers, bringing both experience and versatility to the roster. Mirtil, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound athlete, spent his freshman season with Tulane after a standout

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Michael Vick Norfolk State coaching debut to be played under the lights

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The first game of the Michael Vick era at Norfolk State will be played under the bright lights on a national stage. Norfolk State football announced the kickoff time for the team’s season opener against Towson, which is slated to begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28. The game will be televised nationally on

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‘Girls on the Gridiron Clinic’ returns to MEAC Football Media Day

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The MEAC announced Thursday that the third edition of the “Girls on the Gridiron Clinic” will kick off the conference’s football Media Day. The session will be held on Sunday, July 20, at Hughes Stadium at Morgan State. Norfolk State hosted the previous two clinics, and last year’s guest coach/counselor became this year’s Spartans’ head football

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A Division II HBCU to add men’s golf. Here’s when the they hit the links

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Bowie State University will be on the green this fall with the introduction of its inaugural men’s golf program. They are now one of nine golf programs within the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), which means they have a program for every sport the conference officially sponsors. “It is with great excitement that we officially

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