The 2025 NFL Draft saw aĀ modest representationĀ from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), with only one active HBCU football player selected. This continues a concerning trend, as no HBCU players were drafted in 2024 and only one in 2023. Despite this, HBCU athletes continue to find opportunities in the NFL through undrafted free agent (UDFA)
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By Kathleen Clancy WithĀ Mother’s DayĀ approaching, you may be looking to buy a bouquet of flowers ā and prices could be higher due toĀ tariffsĀ enacted by President Trump. “We’re going to do the best we can to sort of keep those prices where they need to be. But people can definitely expect to be paying a little
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Courtesy of Tougaloo College Tougaloo College, a historically Black institution in Jackson, Mississippi, has reported receiving threats following a commencement address by U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett on May 4, 2025. The college hasĀ contacted law enforcement and implemented safety protocols in response to these concerning calls. During her speech, Rep. Crockett, a Democrat from Texas, encouraged
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ByĀ Alexander Smith Ā Pope Leo XIVĀ has inherited a raging battle for not only the soul of the Catholic Church, but also its place in the geopolitical world. TheĀ new popeĀ will have to decide whether his global pulpit will continueĀ Pope FrancisāĀ broadlyĀ progressive legacy,Ā or revert to a more conservative approach. The first American pontiff will grapple with the spiritual decline
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ByĀ David K. LiĀ andĀ Jay Blackman The Federal Aviation Administration will embark on an ambitious three-year plan to modernize America’s air traffic control systems and phase out the “outdated technologies that are unable to meet” modern demands, officials said Thursday. The federal government has been under pressure to address mounting traveler concerns in the wake of fatal
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NFL star Myles Garrett recently took a trip to Hampton University and left a sizable gift at the HBCU. The Cleveland Browns defensive lineman hosted a panel and donated $25,000 to the Virginia HBCU. Garrett has a special connection to Hampton University. His mother, Audrey, attended Hampton on a track scholarship. She went on to
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The NCAAās recent Academic Progress Rate (APR) report has brought to light the challenges faced by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in maintaining a balance between athletic and academic responsibilities. Specifically, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) have been deemed ineligible for postseason play due to
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By Steven Corder A legacy that began over a century ago roars back to life this fall asĀ Grambling State UniversityĀ andĀ Langston UniversityĀ face off in the 2025 Shreveport Kickoff Classic. With deep roots tracing back to the 1911 Red River State Fair Classic, this isnāt just a football gameāitās a cultural reunion of pride, tradition, and unshakable
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By Andrea Hsu In testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and Wednesday, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins confirmed that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is now looking to fill critical positions, after agreeing to pay more than 15,000 employees’ salaries and benefits through September in exchange for their resignations. “We are actively looking and recruiting
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The trailblazing gymnast who helped make history at Fisk University is turning the page on one chapter while keeping her vision firmly locked on the next. The gymnast, once a top recruit for the Arkansas Razorbacks, made headlines in 2022 when she turned down a Power Five offer to join Fisk Universityās inaugural gymnastics team
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