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Bowie State’s Cycling Program Completes First Season In Top 10 Of USA Cycling’s Atlantic Conference

The Bowie State University Cycling Club has completed its inaugural season after a successful launch on the national collegiate level. Although the program opened with two riders, the team finished in the top 10 of the Atlantic Conference of USA Cycling in the spring, according to HBCU Gameday. The two riders – two women — […]

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Beyonce’s BeyGOOD Donates $100K To Texas Southern University’s Ocean Of Soul Marching Band

The BeyGOOD Foundation, established by Houston’s own Beyoncé, donated $100,000 to Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul Marching Band. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HBCU TIMES (@hbcutimes_) What is the donation for? The grant will fund scholarships for band members, enhance recruitment and retention efforts, and upgrade band infrastructure and technology. “We are deeply appreciative of the

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Schools can now officially pay athletes. Here’s how HBCUs can compete

July 1 marks the dawning of a new day in college sports While school is out for the summer and athletes and coaches are preparing to return to action, HBCU administrators are facing a new challenge. Schools can now officially offer financial compensation to athletes, with the settlement of the landmark House vs. NCAA court

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This is why I wrote ‘HBCU Sports 101: A Guide to Understanding Black College Athletics’

After more than 30 years of covering HBCU athletics, I knew it was time. There’s no shortage of content about HBCUs these days. You’ll find documentaries, media coverage, social media moments, and, yes, even books about the subject. But what really pushed me to write HBCU Sports 101: A Guide to Understanding Black College Athletics

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FAMU Marching Band Announces First-Ever Woman Head Drum Major

Florida A&M University has announced that a woman will be head drum major for the first time in the HBCU’s marching band history. Oluwamodupe Oloyede, or “Dupe,” will be taking on this new role for the 2025–2026 HBCU band season, according to HBCU Gameday. She was previously the second woman drum major of the band

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‘MAGA Marva’ Officially Confirmed As FAMU’s New President

Marva Johnson, the controversial pick to lead HBCU Florida A&M University, is now official, with final approval of her appointment concluded on Wednesday. Her appointment continues to be controversial with the FAMU community, with a number of voices expressing their concerns during Wednesday’s meeting. Johnson, meanwhile, Johnson appointed as FAMU students, alumni claim she’s ‘not

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82% Of HBCUs Lack Internet Access, Study Says

Most HBCUs are located in broadband deserts, leaving students lacking access to the internet. Some schools and organizations are trying to change that despite federal funding having been pulled. A 2021 McKinsey report indicated that 82% of HBCUs are located in broadband deserts. They either lack access to a good internet connection or don’t have access

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Kenny Lattimore And Chanté Moore’s Son, K.J. Lattimore, Just Graduated From This HBCU

Kenny Lattimore and Chanté Moore’s son, K.J. Lattimore, graduated from Lincoln University, the nation’s first HBCU.  On May 4, K.J. earned his bachelor’s degree in business, with his proud parents capturing and sharing the milestone with followers and fans of the R&B singers on social media. How did Kenny Lattimore and Chanté Moore celebrate K.J.’s graduation? Kenny

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