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Mississippi Valley State Cancels Women’s Soccer Season Over Health Concerns

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ITTA BENA, MS — Mississippi Valley State University has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of its 2025 women’s soccer season due to health and safety concerns affecting the program. The announcement, made September 9, underscores the challenges that smaller HBCU athletic programs face when player well-being is put at risk. A Difficult […]

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Former HBCU Coach Joins Mississippi State Football Staff

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In a strategic move to bolster its coaching staff, Mississippi State University has hired Vincent Dancy as an assistant coach for defensive ends and outside linebackers. Dancy, who previously served on Deion Sanders’ staff at the University of Colorado, is known for his ability to recruit top talent and develop formidable defenses. Dancy’s defensive unit

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HBCU Band Faces Backlash Over Trump Inauguration Invitation

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The Mississippi Valley State University marching band, the “Mean Green Marching Machine,” is being criticized for accepting an invitation to participate in the 60th Presidential Inauguration Parade for President Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2025. MVSU’s president, Dr. Jerryl Briggs, hailed the opportunity as a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” that would bring pride to the university and

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HBCU Band Set to Perform in Trump’s Inauguration Parade

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The “Mean Green Marching Machine” of Mississippi Valley State University has been invited to participate in the 60th Presidential Inauguration Parade for President Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2025. Trump will be inaugurated for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. In an announcement on social media, the university lauded the

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HBCU Sports Spotlight: Janaya Spivey, Mississippi Valley State University

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Meet Janaya Spivey, the head coach of the Mississippi Valley State University Cheerleading team, who is making waves in Itta Bena, Mississippi. Born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Spivey discovered her passion for cheerleading at a young age and has dedicated herself to the sport ever since. “I have been a cheerleader since kindergarten,” said

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Inaugural HBCU Choral Music Festival to be Held in Mississippi

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Coahoma Community College will celebrate the rich tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the inaugural HBCU Choral Music Festival on Sunday, Nov. 3. The event will commence at 5 p.m. at the CCC Pinnacle. Participating HBCU Choirs This festival will showcase electrifying performances from a selection of renowned HBCU choirs. The event promises

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EPA Launches Inaugural HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Federal Advisory Council, marking a pivotal moment in the agency’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in environmental policymaking and workforce development. The HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council is tasked with providing independent counsel and recommendations to

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National Civil Rights Museum Exhibit to Feature HBCU Memphis Tradition

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The National Civil Rights Museum is set to launch a captivating new exhibition honoring the profound legacy of black college football and its significant ties to American history, culture, and the Civil Rights Movement. The exhibition is titled “The Southern Heritage Classic: Celebrating 35 Years of an HBCU Memphis Tradition.” Coinciding with the 35th Southern

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