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6 Best HBCU Football Coaches of All Time: Legends Who Built Empires

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities have produced some of the most influential figures in college football history. These coaches built dynasties, developed NFL talent, and paved the way for Black coaches across all levels of the sport. Here are six coaches who defined HBCU excellence and changed the game forever. Willie Jeffries: Breaking Barriers and […]

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United Negro College Fund Study Reveals High Schoolers Have Little Familiarity With HBCUs

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Most high school students have little to no familiarity with HBCUs, a new study conducted by the United Negro College Fund and published on Friday revealed. The UNCF surveyed nearly 150 students, teachers and school counselors across seven high schools in the Northeast, Midwest and West. It found a disconnect between what educators know about

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Ja Morant And His Mother Jamie Gift Uniforms To This HBCU’s Women’s Basketball Team

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NBA star Ja Morant and his mother, Jamie Morant, marked the new year with a special gift made to Mississippi Valley State University’s women’s basketball team. They gifted the team brand new uniforms, which include jerseys and sneakers in multiple colorways. Ja Morant’s significant gift to an HBCU team Ja and Jamie provided the team

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HBCU Graduates Bring College Inspiration to Kids in Wichita

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HBCU Graduates in Wichita Create Pathways to Higher Education HBCU graduates are bringing college inspiration to kids in Wichita through a powerful community-driven initiative designed to expose young students to the possibilities of higher education and the transformative impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Led by the Wichita HBCU Alumni Collective, the event brought

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Howard Alum Jaha Howard Sworn In as Georgia Senator

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Howard alum Jaha Howard has officially been sworn in as the new Georgia State Senator for District 35, adding another major chapter to Howard University’s legacy of producing public-service leaders across the country. According to coverage from WSB Radio, Howard took the oath of office at the Georgia State Capitol, stepping into the role after

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Kim Mulkey Says Playing HBCUs Helps Provide ‘Guarantee Money’ in the NIL Era

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LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey says scheduling games against HBCU programs is about more than filling nonconference slots — it’s about creating financial opportunities for schools navigating the realities of college athletics in the name, image, and likeness era. Mulkey’s comments have reignited discussion around how so-called “guarantee games” function as a vital revenue

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The Legacy Of The Bayou Classic: A 52-Year Rivalry Became A Cultural Anchor For HBCUs

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The first Bayou Classic was held long before the esteemed event became the Thanksgiving weekend destination that it is today. With 52 years under its belt, the annual rival football game between Grambling State and Southern University has become a living archive of historically Black college and university culture, serving as a bridge between past-

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Alpha Phi Alpha Cleared From Hazing Allegations At Southern University

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The Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., which was accused of hazing allegations at Southern University, has now been cleared of any wrongdoing. According to WAFB, the university’s Office of Student Leadership and Engagement announced on Tuesday that the school has now lifted the cease-and-desist order that demanded that the chapter stop

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FAMU Launches Donation App As Alum Giving Drops Under $20M Amid Tenure Of President Critics Call ‘MAGA Marva’

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Florida A&M University is finding innovative ways to boost donations amid a sharp decline in alumni giving. The HBCU’s donations dropped below $20 million this fiscal year, after receiving increasing contributions in the years prior. FAMU’s Board of Trustees addressed this concern in a recent meeting, while the university launched a donation app last week.

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South Carolina State Announces Women’s Golf And Bowling Are Returning To The HBCU

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South Carolina State University is bringing back women’s golf and bowling to its intercollegiate athletics program to the HBCU. The university announced on Friday that women’s golf was removed in 2015 and bowling has been gone since 2017, but the Board of Trustees has now unanimously agreed to bring the programs back. “Our young women deserve

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