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Simone Biles changed gymnastics. Now, it has to be more accessible for kids of color

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By Nancy Armour Seeing Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee and Hezly Rivera playing in the confetti after US gymnastics trials in June was a powerful moment, four women of color celebrating their status as Olympians in what has traditionally been a predominantly white sport. Less than two weeks later, Talladega College announced it was dropping its women’s gymnastics program after just […]

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Howard University Alumnus D. Orlando Ledbetter to Receive Highest Honor from the Pro Football Writers of America

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By Monica Lewis D. Orlando Ledbetter (B.A. ’84), longtime Atlanta Falcons beat reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) and a former editor-in-chief of The Hilltop, will be presented with the 2024 Bill Nunn Memorial Award by the Professional Football Writers of America on August 2 as part of the National Football League (NFL)’s Hall of

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Simone Biles’ Olympics Resume Proves She’s a One-of-a-Kind Athlete

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A lot has changed for Simone Biles since her 2016 Olympic Games debut. For starters, she’s now married to Chicago Bears player Jonathan Owens, who’s been spotted proudly supporting his other half from the stands in Paris. Biles has also had a few years to focus on her mental health after coming down with an

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Who Is Lauren Scruggs? Meet the Black Fencer Breaking Racial Boundaries in Paris

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The last time Team USA took a trip to the Olympic Games, our world was in a state of panic. The plans to host in Tokyo in 2020 were ultimately postponed to the next year, and the normally large, cheering crowds watching events were nowhere to be found. Though they risked their health traveling to

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Reaction To What Sounded Like Trump Threatening The Nation With A Dictatorship

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Former President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to make an appearance tomorrow (July 31) at the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual conference in Chicago, caused outrage and shock when he gave a speech to a Christian audience Friday. Read more…

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Inside Beautiful Rooms of Our Fave Black Celebs, Including Alicia Keys, Wiz Khalifa, Lenny Kravitz and More

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There’s nothing we love more than checking out the insides of stars’ homes. So when they let folks like Architectural Digest inside, we can’t resist taking a peek. From cozy living rooms to fabulous walk-in closets, we’ve rounded up some of the most stylish spaces of our favorite Black celebs with eye-catching art… Read more…

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Texas Southern basketball legend Robert “Bob” Moreland passes away

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Texas Southern is mourning the loss of one of their most famous coaches. Robert “Bob” Moreland, the Tigers’ men’s basketball program’s all-time wins leader, died Monday, the school announced Tuesday afternoon. He was 85 years old. The @TexasSouthern family lost a legend as former head men’s basketball coach and professor Robert “Bob” Moreland passed away

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These HBCU football players were named to the FCS Preseason All-American team

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The 2024 HBCU football season is less than a month away from kicking off, and the preseason awards continue to roll in. This time, it’s STATS Perform released its FCS preseason All-American team, which features nine HBCU names. First Team Erick Hunter LB, Morgan State Kicking the list off is Morgan State linebacker Erick Hunter,

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MEAC and SWAC preseason offensive POTYs named to Walter Payton Award Watch List

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Stats Perform has released its watchlist for the Walter Payton Award and it features Grambling State quarterback Myles Crawley and Howard running back Jarett Hunter. In his first season at Grambling State, after transferring from Alabama State, Crawley recorded 2,303 passing yards, completed 60% of his passes, and threw 16 touchdowns. He made a great

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Ultimate HBCU Sports Preseason Division II Football Poll

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The offseason brought about major changes within the Division II football ranks, particularly among the two-time reigning SIAC champion Benedict Tigers. The Tigers’ most noticeable difference came from former head coach Chennis Berry, who, along with many of the team’s key members, moved on to South Carolina State. While many expect Benedict’s performance to drop

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