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Kenneth Benson, widely known as KBThaBandhead, joins the HBCU Sports Podcast with Kenn Rashad to discuss how a childhood love for HBCU band culture led him to build a growing digital platform dedicated to showcasing the sights and sounds of Black college bands. A former Texas Southern student and band member, Benson reflects on his […]
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Over the weekend, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson celebrated one of his children graduating from a HBCU. On May 17, the former NFL player attended the commencement ceremony for his daughter, Chadé, who graduated from Prairie View A&M University in Texas. He posted a photo of himself and her on Instagram following the event to highlight this educational milestone.
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Virginia State University’s 2025 graduation ceremonies surprised attendees with a viral dance filled with HBCU pride. Per HBCU Gameday, graduates of the College of Agriculture, the College of Engineering & Technology, the College of Natural & Health Sciences, and the Reginald F. Lewis College of Business were celebrated at the afternoon ceremony, with those from
Marva Johnson has been named the newest Florida A&M University president despite the heavy backlash she faced from the public. FAMU’s Board of Trustees selected Johnson on Friday with an 8-4 vote and made her the 13th president in the school’s history, the Tallahassee Democrat reported. Johnson also becomes the second woman to be named
Tougaloo College, a historically Black institution in Jackson, Mississippi, has reported receiving threats following a commencement address by U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett on May 4, 2025. The college has contacted law enforcement and implemented safety protocols in response to these concerning calls. During her speech, Rep. Crockett, a Democrat from Texas, encouraged graduates to embrace
When adidas tapped the Quilters of Gee’s Bend for its 2025 Honoring Black Excellence campaign, the women behind the iconic quilts were stunned — not because their work lacked value, but because the world was finally catching up to what their community has always known. “It is an honor. We’re very excited,” Claudia Pettway Charley
Virginia Union University has become the first HBCU in Virginia to offer a doula training and certification program. WRIC reported the university announced its historic partnership in a news release on Tuesday with Birth In Color and the Virginia Department of Health. Birth in Color is a nonprofit that employs roughly 145 doulas throughout Virginia. The course aims
Texas Southern University‘s debate team celebrated a major achievement. They won the 35th Annual International Forensics Association’s Speech and Debate Tournament earlier in March. The event was held in Incheon, South Korea. “Our team has worked tirelessly honing their skills as debaters while representing Texas Southern on the grandest of stages,” head debate coach Dr.
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Donovan McNabb Jr., the son of former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, has received an offer from Norfolk State University. The team is currently being led by head coach Michael Vick, McNabb’s former Eagles teammate and longtime NFC opponent. “After a great conversation with @MichaelVick I am blessed to receive an offer from Norfolk State
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Saint Augustine’s University announced it will pursue arbitration after it lost its appeal to retain accreditation. In December 2024, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges confirmed its decision to remove the university’s membership. In a vote, the SACSCOC Board of Trustees removed Saint Augustine’s University “from membership for failure to comply
