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Beyonce makes six-figure donation to hometown HBCU band

Houston native and global superstar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has donated $100,000 to Texas Southern University’s renowned Ocean of Soul Marching Band. The gift, made through her BeyGOOD Foundation, is aimed at supporting the band’s musical excellence and academic achievement, according to the Houston Chronicle. The donation follows the Ocean of Soul’s high-profile collaboration with Beyoncé during […]

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Record breaking high school sprinter commits to HBCU track & field program

The Texas Southern men’s track and field team has begun reloading. Louisiana High School state champion Josh Brown will join the squad for the 2025-26 season. A native of New Orleans, Brown will graduate from Holy Cross High School after a successful high school career. Brown currently ranks fourth nationally in the 200 and holds the top

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HBCU athletic director placed on leave denies sexual assault allegations

Through his attorney, Texas Southern athletic director Kevin Granger, has responded to legal action filed against him. Granger’s legal representation said that any claim of any wrongdoing is false, according to a statement reported by Terrance Harris of the Houston Defender. “These are serious allegations, and they deserve a serious response, which we will make

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Texas Southern athletic director faces sexual assault allegations

Texas Southern athletic director Kevin Granger has been placed on leave by the university following reports of a sexual assault lawsuit lodged against him. Houston television station KHOU 11 reported that Houston attorney Tony Buzbee’s law firm is pursuing action against Granger, stating that a “Texas Southern University staff member accused Dr. Kevin Granger of asking

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Alabama State claims prestigious SWAC Commissioner’s Cup for 2024-25 season

Alabama State reigns supreme as the SWAC’s top all-around athletics program. Wednesday afternoon, ASU was announced as the conference’s annual winner of the James Frank Commissioner’s Cup, an award given to the school with the best performances in league-sponsored sports. ASU compiled a total score of 163 points, winning the Sadie McGee/Barbara Jacket award for

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2025 National Battle of the Bands releases 2025 lineup: Here are the performers

The National Battle of the Bands is returning to Houston this August with a stacked lineup of eight storied HBCU marching bands, a weekend of cultural celebrations, and community-driven events. The event, presented by Pepsi and produced by Webber Marketing, will take place Saturday, Aug. 23, at NRG Stadium. The weekend officially begins Friday, Aug.

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SWAC football power rankings 2025: Post-spring look at all 12 teams

Spring football gives way to fall optimism, and the Southwestern Athletic Conference landscape for 2025 is taking shape. The conference remains fiercely competitive, with perennial powers and emerging contenders vying for supremacy. Here’s an analysis of the SWAC football power rankings heading into the 2025 campaign, based on recent results, returning talent, and off-season developments.

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HBCU basketball: North Carolina A&T Aggies might win the CAA

There are just about three weeks of regular season games left in HBCU Division I hoops. While a few teams are making their cases for regular season championships, others are positioning themselves for the best seed possible in the conference tournaments, which decide who will represent their league in the NCAA tournament. Here’s a recap

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SWAC West HBCU to play Power 4 school in California as part of 2025 football slate

Six home games and a trip to the West Coast highlight the 2025 Texas Southern football schedule. TSU’s six home games mark the most since the 2012 season. The second year of the Cris Dishman era begins at home on Saturday, Aug. 30, as they’ll host Prairie View A&M in the 40th edition of the

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HBCU DI basketball: These SWAC men’s & women’s teams haven’t been beaten

As we enter the final month of the HBCU Division I basketball regular season, first place in the MEAC and SWAC seem to be defined at the moment, but the leaders should be wary of teams getting hot at the right time. Here are some of the takeaways from last week’s Division I action. Delaware

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