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HBCU band near donation goal to perform at Trump inauguration. How much they raised

The Mississippi Valley State marching band is nearing the finish line in achieving its financial travel goal to perform in Washington, D.C. The Mean Green Marching Machine was invited weeks ago to perform at a parade ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. “This is not just a moment of pride for our university but […]

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South Carolina State leading receiver making jump to Power 4 school

South Carolina State wide receiver Caden High is taking his talents to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), committing to play for Stanford. High is the second HBCU wide receiver in as many days to commit to an ACC school, along with former Virginia Union receiver Reginald Vick Jr., who is transferring to Wake Forest. The

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Shaw hires familiar face as head football coach

Less than a week after their original choice for head football coach stepped aside, Shaw University has regrouped and hired an old friend to run the team. Lamar Manigo, who served as former coach’s Adrian Jones offensive coordinator for six seasons, will return as head coach, Shaw announced Tuesday morning. Manigo takes the place of

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Don King Faces $3 Billion Lawsuit Over Fraud And Defamation Over Rumble In The Jungle 2

Don King, the legendary boxing promoter who worked with icons like Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, and George Foreman, is facing a $3 billion civil lawsuit over his failed attempt to revive Rumble in the Jungle 2 to mark the 50th anniversary of Ali and Foreman’s historic bout. Cecil Miller accuses Don King of fraud, defamation

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Vanessa Williams’ Mother, Helen Louse Williams, Has Died: ‘Powerhouse, Dynamo And Force Of Nature’

Vanessa Williams has announced that her mother, Helen Louise Williams, has died. She was 85. Williams shared the sad news via Instagram on Jan. 2. “On December 28th, the world lost a powerhouse, dynamo and force of nature packed into a 5ft frame. Our mom, Helen Williams, aka Gaga to many, took her final bow

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White Teen Pleads Guilty In Drowning Attempt Of Black Teen Who Was Allegedly Called ‘George Floyd’ In Attack

John Sheeran, a white 15-year-old teen from Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty after being accused of nearly drowning a Black teenager in a pond. According to People, Sheeran is facing charges for attempted murder and assault with a dangerous weapon. The 15-year-old is charged as a “youthful offender,” meaning he could be sentenced as an adult.

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Killadamente, AKA Carol Acosta, Dies At 27 After Reportedly Choking On Her Food

Carol Acosta, a Dominican influencer famously known as Killadamente, has tragically passed away after reportedly choking on her food during dinner. The 27-year-old was having dinner when she began to choke and suffered cardiac arrest, her sister, Katyan, shared, according to The Mirror. “I love you, sister, and I will always love you,” Katyan wrote

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Olympian Fred Kerley’s Miami Arrest Raises Concerns About Police Use Of Force

Fred Kerley, a track-and-field athlete who competed in the Paris Olympics for Team USA and won a bronze medal in the 100m, was arrested in Miami on Thursday. Footage of the arrest, circulating on social media, shows him being held down and struck by Miami Beach police officers. Incident Leading to Fred Kerley’s Arrest According

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