PUMA is tapping into the culture of Black Greek life with a new collection honoring the Divine Nine, bringing a fresh wave of style and representation to the historically Black fraternities and sororities that have shaped generations of leaders. The sportswear giant is celebrating the legacy of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), blending fashion with
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The HBCU First Look Film & TV Festival returns to Howard University for its fourth year Nov. 5-7, highlighting aspiring filmmakers connected to historically Black colleges and universities. Starz is a major sponsor of this year’s fest, and P-Valley stars Nico Annan and Shannon Thornton will be on hand to discuss the show’s third and
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HBCU college basketball wasted no time delivering drama Monday morning as GramblingState opened the 2026-27 season with an 89-87 victory over Northern Illinois in a game that tipped off at 3 a.m. Eastern. While much of the country slept, the Tigers gave their fans a reason to celebrate. GramblingState survived a furious second-half comeback, a
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Doug Williams, the Grambling State legend who broke one of professional football’s biggest barriers, is another step closer to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The HBCU icon was named Wednesday among five remaining candidates in the contributor category for the Hall’s Class of 2027. Williams joins New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, former Chicago Bears
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Coco Gauff made another meaningful move away from the tennis court, using her success in the sport to create opportunities for young athletes pursuing higher education. The American tennis star donated $150,000 to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), extending her support for students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The latest contribution follows
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Business and community leaders gathered in Birmingham last week to discuss how Alabama’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities can help shape the state’s workforce, strengthen economic development and create opportunities for the next generation of professionals. The Birmingham Business Alliance hosted its 2026 Magic City HBCU Breakfast on
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Oliver Gilbert is headed to Congress, and the Florida A&M University alumnus will represent the South Florida community that raised him. On Tuesday night, the Miami-Dade County commissioner won Florida’s 24th Congressional District over Republican Te Mayonna Brown. As a result, he will succeed longtime Rep. Frederica Wilson in Washington. CBS News projected the win
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By Landon Buford WNBA legend Candace Parker is opening doors for the next generation of sports media talent. Parker has partnered with EICOP, the organization behind HBCU in LA, to launch the Candace Parker Sports and Media Fellowship, a new initiative built to create pipelines for HBCU students entering the sports media industry. The fellowship
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By Tolly Carr Grambling State University is welcoming a familiar face from one of television’s most beloved HBCU sitcoms. Actress, director, singer and author Jasmine Guy will serve as the university’s Fall 2026 commencement speaker. The ceremony takes place Friday, December 4, at 10 a.m. inside the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Guy is best
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By Shannon Pettypiece Democrats won historic electoral victories Tuesday night on a pledge to make life more affordable for Americans, an issue that united voters across political and demographic divides. Now comes the hard part. An overwhelming majority of midterm voters had a negative view of the economy, with more than 80% saying they were
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