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SWAC history: How six Texas HBCUs changed college athletics forever

This article is the first in a series of features produced in partnership with the Southwestern Athletic Conference, exploring the history of the SWAC from its founding in 1920 to the present day. The series will run during the months of April and May. Before there was national television, before conference realignment became a business […]

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Opal Lee Barbie Inspiring Women Honor Celebrates the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”

The Opal Lee Barbie Inspiring Women honor is one of those moments where pop culture and history genuinely intersect. Dr. Opal Lee, widely known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” has been named the newest honoree in Mattel’s Barbie Inspiring Women collection, a recognition that reflects decades of activism rooted in education, community, and perseverance. While

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Philander Smith tops Wiley to claim 2025 HBCUAC women’s basketball championship

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – No. 4 seed Philander Smith University used a dominant defensive effort to defeat No. 6 seed Wiley University 49-38 and capture the 2025 HBCUAC Hope Credit Union Basketball Championship Sunday at Stillman College’s Birthright Alumni Hall. The Lady Panthers (20-10) limited Wiley to just 29.4% shooting from the field and allowed only

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