As the HBCU community eagerly awaits the fifth edition of the HBCU Legacy Bowl, a spotlight shines on the exceptional talents set to grace the field. This annual event has become a proving ground for some of the most promising players in HBCU footbal ...
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DALLAS — The Dallas Sports Commission has been awarded a three-year bid to host the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Hope Credit Union Basketball Championship from 2027 through 2029, conference officials announced Wednesday. This prestigious tourn ...
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Before Jesse Jackson commanded the national spotlight as a pioneering civil rights leader, he honed his skills on the gridiron as an HBCU football player. Jackson, who passed away this week at the age of 84, left an indelible mark on both the sports ...
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In a momentous occasion for the HBCU sports community, former Alabama A&M baseball star Trey Rutledge has signed a professional contract with the New York Mets. Rutledge, who recently capped an impressive collegiate career with the Bulldogs, will now ...
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The Delaware State University (DSU) Hornets are gearing up for an exciting season on the gridiron, and they've made a significant addition to their coaching staff that is sure to have a major impact on their running game.
In a move that has the HBCU ...
Posted Saturday, February 21st 2026 at 6:01AM
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The North Carolina A&T women's basketball team, known as the Lady Aggies, made HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) pride shine bright this past Friday night in a captivating triple-overtime showdown against the Northeastern Huskies.
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As the highly anticipated 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl approaches, the HBCU community is abuzz with the news that Virginia Union University's star running back, Curtis Allen, has been named the Black College Football Player of the Year for the 2025 season. ...
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Before the term "March Madness" was even a twinkle in the NCAA's eye, HBCU basketball was already producing some of the most electrifying postseason action in the sport. The inaugural CIAA Tournament in 1946 set the stage for the rich legacy of HBCU ...
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Morehouse College Maroon Tigers continued their impressive run in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) play, cruising to a 91-56 road victory over the Kentucky State University Thorobreds on Thursday night. H ...
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South Carolina State University is expanding its presence in the Columbia area, establishing a new foothold in the Midlands region that will place the Orangeburg-based HBCU on the opposite side of the Congaree River from the University of South Carol ...
Posted Friday, February 20th 2026 at 6:00PM
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Happy Spring! It’s the perfect time to show appreciation to those around you. Spring is all about renewal, making it a great moment to send thoughtful messages to colleagues, clients, mentors, or your boss. A quick spring e-card can brighten someone’ ...
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The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl is set to take center stage for its fifth annual edition, bringing together top senior talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities for a premier showcase event in New Orleans.The game, which has become a key ...
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The HBCU Legacy Bowl is putting a spotlight on premier defensive players from historically Black colleges and universities, providing these athletes with a crucial platform to demonstrate their skills before NFL scouts and personnel executives.This a ...
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The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl continues to serve as a premier showcase platform for talented players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, drawing attention from NFL scouts and professional football evaluators ahead of the draft season.T ...
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Actress Sanaa Lathan and acclaimed director Gina Prince-Bythewood are marking the 25th anniversary of their iconic film Love & Basketball by launching The HBCU First LOOK 2026 Film Challenge, creating new opportunities for aspiring filmmakers at hist ...
Posted Friday, February 20th 2026 at 7:06AM
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Florida A&M University's renowned marching band, The Marching 100, will bring their signature sound and showmanship to Vero Beach for the Andre Dawson HBCU Baseball Classic, adding a major entertainment component to the celebrated sporting event.The ...
Posted Friday, February 20th 2026 at 7:05AM
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Texas Southern University secured a crucial Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) victory over the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, propelled by a standout 25-point performance from Jaylen Wysinger. The win positions the Tigers more favorably ...
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Fayetteville State University will be well-represented at the upcoming Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl, with four standout football players from the Broncos program earning invitations to participate in the prestigious all-star showcase.The selection recog ...
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A Morehouse College graduate is bringing critical STEAM education and leadership development to underserved youth in his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina, through an innovative nonprofit that's transforming how young people access opportunity ...
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TOWSON, Md. – The Coppin State Eagles bowling team opened the spring portion of their schedule with an impressive showing at the prestigious James Brown Invitational at AMF Towson this weekend. Competing against a talented field, the Eagles emerged ...
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WASHINGTON (February 18, 2026) - The Howard University Bison football program is proud to announce that two of its standout players, quarterback Tyrone Miles and wide receiver Jamal Reyes, have been selected to participate in the prestigious 2026 HBC ...
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NEW ORLEANS, La. (February 22, 2026) – The spotlight shone brightly on the Morgan State University Bears as four of their star student-athletes took the national stage at the prestigious HBCU Legacy Bowl, held on Saturday, February 21, at Tulane Un ...
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NORFOLK, Va. – In a thrilling matchup between two fierce HBCU rivals, the Norfolk State University (NSU) Spartans women's tennis team emerged victorious over the Hampton University Pirates, clinching a hard-fought 4-3 win in the annual Battle of th ...
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Eagles men's and women's track and field teams are gearing up for an exciting showdown at the 2023 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Indoor Championships, set to take place on ...
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