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HBCU athletes punch tickets to NCAA track and field championships

Here is a comprehensive list of every HBCU athlete who advanced past the Regional rounds of the NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships, punching their ticket to Eugene, Oregon. Men Anthony Wood, Alabama State: Men’s Triple Jump East Regional First Round: 16.04m (4th among field) 2025 Outdoor Season Best: 16.04m Ledamian Rowell, Jackson State:

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Renée Victor, Beloved Star of Coco and Weeds, Dies at 86

The unmistakable voice behind one of Disney Pixar’s most heart-wrenching characters has gone silent. Renée Victor, the revered actress who embodied the fiery and protective Abuelita in Coco and left a lasting impression as Lupita on Showtime’s Weeds, died last night at her home in Sherman Oaks, California, following a battle with lymphoma. She was 86. Her

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Winston-Salem State grad hits winner’s circle in NASCAR-sponsored event

Winston-Salem State alum Rajah Caruth is back in the winner’s circle in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Caruth held off Corey Heim and Layne Riggs over the final 15 laps to win Friday night’s Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. “I didn’t expect that at all — those guys were breathing down my neck the

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Mo’Nique’s Son Issues Public Apology After 2024 Family Rift

Mo’Nique and her eldest son, Shalon Jackson, have been estranged for some time. He recently publicly apologized to her for comments he made during their 2024 feud. Jackson, 35, shared a nearly five-minute TikTok video addressing the remarks he made about the comedian and reflecting on how she and their family have embraced him during

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‘The Wire’ Actor Tray Chaney’s Son In ICU After Tornado Struck Their Georgia Home

 The Wire actor Tray Chaney has revealed on Instagram that his 18-year-old son Malachi Chaney has been seriously injured after a tornado struck his home in Henry County, Georgia. Chaney fought through tears as he posted a somber video on Instagram and told his followers that his son is fighting for his life in the ICU.

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George Floyd’s Daughter Bullied At School 5 Years After Father’s Death

George Floyd‘s 11-year-old daughter, Gianna, reveals how her father’s death, which occurred five years ago on Sunday, still impacts her and her life’s purpose. In a recent interview with The Minnesota Star Tribune, Gianna said that being five years without her father is “hard.” She reflects on life without him, sharing the challenges she faces, including being teased at school because of who her

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EA Sports College Football 26: Why HBCUs are not in the game

When EA Sports’ long-awaited NCAA Football series returns with College Football 26, there is one glaring omission. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are not featured as playable teams in the game’s official roster. The absence has sparked disappointment and renewed calls for better representation, but the reasons are rooted in licensing decisions and the

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Zion Williamson Faces Rape And Abuse Allegations In New Lawsuit

Zion Williamson is facing a lawsuit from his former girlfriend, who says the NBA star committed “sexual, physical, emotional, and financial” abuse against her, per Front Office Sports. The woman, who is only identified as Jane Doe from Seattle, said Williamson abused her continuously for five years starting from 2018 while he was still playing

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CVS To Close 271 Stores For This Reason: See If Your Local Store Is Impacted

CVS plans to close hundreds of stores nationwide this year as part of ongoing restructuring efforts. According to Newsweek, a February annual report stated that CVS would close 271 retail stores in 2025 as part of its “enterprise-wide restructuring plan intended to streamline and simplify the organization.” The company has already closed about 900 stores

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