As the premier online community for HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) alumni and supporters, HBCUConnect.com is proud to highlight the influential role of Charlie Ward, the head coach of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) men's baske ...
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In the early 1990s, before he won his first Grammy and became widely known as Common, Lonnie Rashid Lynn was a Florida A&M University (FAMU) Rattler. Now considered one of the best lyricists to ever grace the hip-hop conversation, Common walked the h ...
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MORROW, Ga. - The highly anticipated SIAC men's basketball championship between Morehouse College and Tuskegee University was already charged with emotion, but ESPN's decision to replay the controversial Benjy Taylor handcuffing incident further igni ...
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Morehouse College ended a 23-year championship drought on Saturday night, beating Tuskegee University 66-56 to capture the SIAC (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) men's basketball title. The game was played at the brand new Clayton County ...
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The Tennessee State Tigers are dancing again, and they're bringing more HBCU representation to the NCAA Division I Tournament. In a dominant 93-67 victory over Morehead State on Saturday, the Tigers claimed their first NCAA Tournament berth since 199 ...
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Two student-athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been declared ineligible after declining to cooperate with an NCAA investigation into potential gambling violations, according to reports.The ruling marks a significant devel ...
Posted Saturday, March 7th 2026 at 6:00PM
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Spelman College students are creating an innovative artificial intelligence tool called PlantGPT, designed to help anyone successfully care for plants regardless of their gardening experience.The AI-powered tool aims to democratize plant care knowled ...
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A team of student innovators at Spelman College is leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize plant care, developing a groundbreaking tool that transforms how anyone can maintain healthy plants through real-time environmental monitoring and ...
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Former HBCU basketball players have been penalized following their refusal to cooperate with an ongoing gambling investigation, according to reports from HBCU Sports.The penalties come as authorities continue to examine potential gambling-related vio ...
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Texas Southern University has removed the banner honoring former basketball standout Kevin Granger from campus, according to a first-hand account reported by Sports Illustrated, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the decision.The r ...
Posted Saturday, March 7th 2026 at 7:05AM
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Morehouse College secured its place in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) championship game with a decisive 71-56 victory over Miles College, setting up a highly anticipated showdown with Tuskegee University for the conference ti ...
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Grambling State University (GSU) has achieved a significant legal and branding victory, securing federal trademark registration for its legendary "G" styled logo after a 30-year legal battle. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted the registrat ...
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Morris Brown College has secured $1.5 million in federal funding to bolster its hospitality management program, marking a significant investment in one of the institution's signature academic offerings and the only such program at an HBCU in Georgia. ...
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Atlanta, GA - In a thrilling semifinal matchup at the SIAC Basketball Tournament, the Morehouse Maroon Tigers showcased their championship mettle by surging past the Miles Golden Bears with a dominant second-half performance, securing a 71-56 victory ...
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MORROW, Ga. — The Lane College Dragons rallied in a thrilling back-and-forth contest on Friday, emerging victorious over the Albany State University Golden Rams with a final score of 71-69 in the semifinals of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic ...
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MORROW, Ga. — The Tuskegee University Golden Tigers men's basketball team punched its ticket to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Championship game with a convincing 70-53 victory over Clark Atlanta University in the semifinal ...
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NORFOLK, Va. – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), one of the premier NCAA Division I athletic conferences for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has announced its latest Men's Basketball Weekly Honors, presented by Wells ...
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NORFOLK, Va., Mar. 3, 2026 – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced its weekly women's tennis honors, and two student-athletes from North Carolina Central University have taken home the top awards.
Alejandra Hidalgo Vega, a senio ...
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The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), the premier NCAA Division I athletic conference for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has once again brought the power of reading and education to its local communities through the 18th ...
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In the electrifying world of HBCU basketball, one player's name has been on the lips of fans and analysts alike: Daeshun Ruffin, the dynamic guard from Jackson State University. This season, Ruffin has firmly cemented his status as a force to be reck ...
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HOUSTON, TX - 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 a ...
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In a troubling turn of events, two former basketball stars from North Carolina A&T State University, a proud HBCU institution, have been ruled ineligible to play after refusing to cooperate with an NCAA investigation into suspicious betting activity. ...
Posted Saturday, March 7th 2026 at 6:01AM
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The stage is set for an epic clash between two of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's (SIAC) powerhouse programs, as the Tuskegee Golden Tigers and the Morehouse Maroon Tigers prepare to battle it out for the SIAC Men's Basketball Cham ...
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The Texas Southern University Tigers' basketball arena has undergone a notable change, one that has sparked significant discussion within the HBCU community. HBCU journalist Kyle Mosley recently shared a photograph from inside the H&PE Arena, reveali ...
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As the premier online community for HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) alumni and supporters, HBCUConnect.com is proud to shine a spotlight on the vital efforts to preserve the historic legacy of Barber-Scotia College in Concord, Nor ...
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