At an HBCU football game, the scoreboard only tells part of the story. The drumline, the brass section, and the battle across the stands bring their own competition. Now, that HBCU band energy is getting the sneaker treatment. Nike’s upcoming Yardrunners collection brings HBCU pride to the Air Max 97, with school colors, band uniform-inspired
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John Legend is helping 50 college students with off-campus housing costs through a new rent-assistance program serving three HBCUs and his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania. According to a press release from Bilt, Legend partnered for their October Rent Day program. Students at Morehouse College, Central State University, Wilberforce University and the University of
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By Alexandra Marquez Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel called on Democratic lawmakers Sunday to set aside plans to impeach President Donald Trump if they win a majority in the House, pushing them instead to pass an ethics reform package. Asked directly on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” whether Democrats should take up
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Before the Texas Southern Tigers met with Florida Atlantic Owls this weekend, running backs coach Kimble Anders was inducted into the University of Houston Athletics Hall of Honor on Friday, Oct. 2, as part of a nine-member Class of 2026. The university’s 24th class of honorees includes Houston men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and fellow
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Nearly two months after it was announced that the Stillman football program was returning after an 11-year absence, the team’s head coach and next athletic director have now been revealed. Former SIAC Coach of the Year Teddy Keaton will take the reins, returning to the position he held when the program was discontinued in 2015.
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Tuskegee University announced a surprising mid-season coaching change, relieving head football coach Aaron James of his duties and immediately launching a national search for the next leader of the Golden Tigers football program. Assistant head coach and offensive line coach Keith Higdon will serve as interim head coach while the university searches for James’ replacement.
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By Patrick Darrington Tuskegee University has been selected to be a part of a new Department of War program, the only historically Black college and university to receive the designation. The department stated Tuesday that Tuskegee would be one of five colleges given the title of a Distinguished Military College as the agency creates America’s
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By Maham Javaid On a September evening, Adam Johnson, 40, settled on his porch chair in Morgantown, West Virginia, to go over his ballot for the upcoming midterm election. Chatting through all the races and the different candidates, he worked to figure out who best represented his values. But rather than discussing it with a
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By Marc Trussler and Jane C. Timm After having suffered massive voter registration losses in the wake of the last presidential election, Democrats have stemmed the bleeding in several key states heading into this year’s midterms, according to an NBC News Decision Desk analysis. NBC News’ Decision Desk analyzed voter file data from TargetSmart, a
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In 1978, the Florida Classic found a lasting home at Tampa Stadium, affectionately known as “The Big Sombrero” and home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. FAMU athletic director Hansel Tookes Sr. and Bethune-Cookman athletic director Tank Johnson helped establish the event after years of searching for a venue capable of accommodating a rivalry that had
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