In a game that looked like a runaway but turned into a close call, South Carolina State held on for its biggest win since its last HBCU national championship season. The Bulldogs (6-2, 2-0 MEAC) jumped out to a 17-0 halftime lead, then held off a furious North Carolina Central rally for a 24-21 win […]
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The HBCU band halftime performances from Week 9 included a mix of more tributes to the late Frankie Beverly and homecoming performances, which are typical during October. However, what stood out were the stellar HBCU band performances by schools that compete at the Division II level. This week’s list features bands representing Albany State, Bethune-Cookman,
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The second installment of the 2024 ESPN Band of the Year rankings is out for Division I and Division II HBCU bands. Here are the rankings for October and how the bands were judged by a committee of experts that included Jackson State Director of Bands Emeritus, Professor Dowell Taylor, and Dr. Julian E. White,
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T.C. Taylor has led Jackson State to first place in the SWAC East in just his second season as head coach and the university would like him to stick around a little while longer. On Friday, JSU President Marcus Thompson and athletic director Ashley Robinson announced that the former Tigers wide receiver had been given a
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Multi-platinum artist and global phenomenon Ava Max has just dropped her newest holiday single, “1 Wish,” an original that puts up the best festive atmosphere with a perfect modern feel. Known for her bold vocals and infectious pop anthems, Ava brings her distinctive sound to the holiday genre, and immediately, fans are calling it a
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This holiday season just went ICY! Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated rapper and pop culture icon Saweetie is here to level up our festive playlists with her latest release holiday-themed 2-pack titled Dear Big Santa. Out today via Warner Records, the two-track release is all we have come to expect from Saweetie: bold, fun, and effortlessly cool. With
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Today, up-and-coming pop songstress Julia Raye is proud to release her newest single, “Wish You Stayed,” a deep emotional single that perfectly captures her ability to combine impactful and touching lyrics with enchanting melodies. Produced by Bret “Epic” Mazur, the producer responsible for chart-topping hits with artists such as Crazy Town, Prince, and the Black
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The University of the Virgin Islands is inviting applications for its newly approved Professional Science Master in the Marine and Environmental Science program. This innovative two-year program, approved by UVI’s Board of Trustees in Spring 2024, aims to equip students with the skills and experiences needed to excel in STEM careers related to marine and
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With Election Day just days away, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remains as tight as ever. As we inch closer to Nov. 5, here are the list of Republicans, known conservatives or conservative-adjacent folks who are publicly supporting Harris in her journey to be the nation’s next… Read more…
Netflix subscribers may have already seen the buzz about a brand new series titled Children of the Church Steps, which premiered on the streamer on Oct. 30. The show, which quickly opened to high critical praise, centers on a small group of homeless youths in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who come to face unthinkable cruelty
