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Retired number of Texas Southern basketball player, athletic director removed

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The banners still hang high over H&PE Arena, a row of white fabric honoring some of Texas Southern’s greatest men’s basketball players. Bennie Swain’s No. 21, Gaylord Davis’ No. 10, Alonzo Bradley’s No. 22, Marcella Singleton’s No. 13 and Harry Kelly’s No. 43 all sway gently in the building’s rafters. But one once-familiar tribute is […]

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Jackson State dynamic scorer earns SWAC Player of the Year honors

Basketball /

Daeshun Ruffin didn’t just play basketball this season — he commanded every floor he stepped on. The Jackson State guard capped a thrilling campaign by being named the 2026 Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year, after emerging as the league’s most dynamic offensive force. Ruffin powered the Tigers’ attack by leading the conference in

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Nicola Coughlan Slams ‘Bridgerton’ Body-Shaming: “How F***ed Are We?”

Celebrity News, NICOLA COUGHLAN /

The actress is opening up about the body-shaming among fans of the show “Bridgerton,” saying that the focus on her appearance has overshadowed the work that went into the show.  In an interview with Elle UK, Coughlan discussed the scrutiny she’s faced regarding her body while filming the show and even after it ended. She

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Somebody’s Lying: WNBA Claims It Wasn’t Profitable Despite Earning $8M

Opinion, Sports /

As ongoing collective bargaining negotiations happen between the WNBA and the WNBPA, we learned last week that the WNBA turned a profit for the first time in its history. According to ESPN’s Katie Barnes, the WNBA actually made enough money in 2025 revenue to trigger revenue sharing that was agreed upon in the previous CBA.

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Bringing a love of music onto the HBCU radio airwaves at WCSU

Bringing a love of music onto the HBCU radio airwaves at WCSU, Entertainment /

This Black History Month we’re sharing stories about community, memory, and why radio preservation matters in Legacy Listening: HBCU Radio Memories, our series featuring excerpts from oral histories collected by the HBCU Radio Preservation Project. This week we meet Dr. Morakinyo Kuti, a 1985 Central State University alumnus and current president of the University, who shared his radio

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Why What’s Happening At Texas Colleges Matters For HBCUs

Opinion, Why What's Happening At Texas Colleges Matters For HBCUs /

They always announce these decisions in the softest possible language. The words are careful, managerial. They use phrases like streamlining, restructuring, reducing fragmentation, and enhancing collaboration just so they can gut Black-centered scholarship without ever having to admit they’re trying to kill it. But what’s really going down is a quiet choreography between compliant academics

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Democrats say they won’t relent on DHS funding demands because of Iran war

Democrats say they won't relent on DHS funding demands because of Iran war, National News /

By Sahil Kapur and Frank Thorp V WASHINGTON — Republicans have sought to use the Trump administration’s attack on Iran to pressure Democrats to relent on their demands for funding the Department of Homeland Security. But Democrats are quickly rejecting that push, making clear they will continue to insist on changes to rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as

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Building the Next Generation of Industry Leaders: Dr. Kimberly Wise White Visits South Carolina for HBCU Day at the State House

Building the Next Generation of Industry Leaders: Dr. Kimberly Wise White Visits South Carolina for HBCU Day at the State House, Community /

the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Dr. Kimberly Wise White traveled to Columbia, South Carolina, for a series of engagements celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and engaging local leaders, educators and students to empower career readiness. The visit reinforced ACC’s commitment to strengthening pathways for students attending HBCUs and pursuing STEM careers, particularly through the Future

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HBCU historian Fred Whitted’s legacy celebrated at CIAA

HBCU historian Fred Whitted’s legacy celebrated at CIAA, Sports /

HBCU historian and WSSU alumnus Fred Whitted never sought the spotlight. Yet for decades, he stood behind the scenes making sure the stats and stories of Black college sports were never lost. When news broke in October 2025 that Whitted had passed away, the loss rippled across the HBCU sports world. For those who work

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