Courtesy of SWAC.org The Southwestern Athletic Conference and its Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland successfully obtained the dismissal of all claims asserted against them by Urban Edge Network, Inc. (“Urban Edge” or “UEN”), in a $150 million dollar lawsuit that has been pending since 2023 concerning the media rights to SWAC’s athletic games. In its lawsuit, Urban
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By Steffanie Richards Former First Lady Michelle Obama just admitted during a podcast interview what a lot of Black people already know: Students at Ivy League universities are no smarter than students at other colleges, including at HBCUs. She voiced her opinion on this recent interview. Obama, who also earned her law degree from Harvard, said it wasn’t until after
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Inspiration Through Adversity Shaquille O’Neal’s life narrative is a striking blend of personal resolve and unwavering commitment to education. Known for his towering presence on the court, the NBA legend has consistently translated his on-court excellence into off-court empowerment—fulfilling his late mother’s cherished wish by earning a college degree and now standing at the forefront
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By Darren A. Nichols It’s very rare that a high school principal would spend his spring break around his students, but that’s what Bryant Tipton did. Tipton — the principal of Pershing High School in the Detroit Public Schools Community District — spent a part of his break with his students on a tour of
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Malia Obama makes a striking directorial debut with a new Nike commercial celebrating A’Ja Wilson and the upcoming release of her first signature shoe, the “A’One,” launching May 6. The campaign blends the essence of athletic excellence with a powerful tribute to HBCU heritage, Wilson’s hometown of Columbia, South Carolina, and her family legacy at Benedict College. A central theme within the
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The SWAC named the Alabama A&M University Athletics Communications Office its 2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Sports Information Staff of the Year. The annual award is based on votes from the league’s sports information directors and is significant within the HBCU sports community. “What an accomplishment for our staff,” Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications Brian Howard said
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By Breanne Deppisch A federal judge on Tuesday refused to change her order requiring the Trump administration to bring back a 20-year-old Venezuelan asylum seeker deported to El Salvador, citing due process protections. At a hearing Tuesday in Baltimore, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher, a Trump appointee, rejected the government’s request to amend her earlier ruling which ordered
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Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), one of North Carolina’s oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), proudly participated in the 2025 North Carolina HBCU Advocacy Day held at the State Legislative Building on April 29 for North Carolina HBCU Advocacy Day. The annual event, hosted by the North Carolina HBCU Bipartisan/Bilateral Caucus,
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By Steven Corder During TNT’s NBA playoff coverage recently, Inside the NBA made a stunning and deeply personal error—declaring HBCU legend Billy Ray Bates dead on live television. The problem? Bates, known as “Black Superman” and a hero to Kentucky State and Portland Trail Blazers fans alike, is very much alive. A Live TV Slip That Hit Home The
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Talladega College, the oldest HBCU in Alabama, has named the President who will lead the school into its next era. According to AL.com, the college announced Willie Todd Jr. as its 22nd President on May 3. He will assume the role from interim President Walter Kimbrough, who took over in July 2024 after Gregory J. Vincent
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