Jarod Washington spent his final college season making life difficult for opposing HBCU quarterbacks. Now the former South Carolina State cornerback has an opportunity to prove he can do the same thing in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings signed Washington to their 90-man
The college football teams of former Eagles DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick will once again face off in Philadelphia later this year. Delaware State University will return to Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, to face Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference rival
Winston-Salem State University will induct a former NFL player, championship teams, distinguished alumni and longtime university supporters into the 2026 Clarence E. “Big House” Gaines Athletic Hall of Fame this fall. The ceremony honoring the 2026 class will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. on
The Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic is coming to Washington, D.C., at CareFirst Arena on Dec. 4-5, featuring nine HBCU basketball teams. The Chris Paul Family Foundation and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame shared that Events DC, the city’s convention and
By Kyle Mosley – For almost ten years, Tiffany Greene (play-by-play announcer) and Jay Walker (analyst) have been the voices of HBCU football on ESPN. They combine their football knowledge with pride in their schools, strong storytelling, and a commitment to Historically
The Protect College Sports Act has created a public split between two influential voices in Black America: UNCF and the Congressional Black Caucus. UNCF supports the sweeping federal legislation, while the Congressional Black Caucus is urging the Senate not to advance it.
Howard University Athletics has entered a multi-year partnership with McDonald’s, bringing together one of the nation’s leading HBCU athletic programs and local restaurant owners throughout the region. The agreement officially launched July 1 and names McDonald’s an official corporate sponsor of Howard
The Chris Paul HBCU Classic will bring four Division II programs to Washington, D.C., as part of a two-day showcase featuring nine HBCU basketball teams. Winston-Salem State, Clark Atlanta, Virginia State and West Virginia State make up the Division II field for
The first Bayou Classic was held long before the esteemed event became the Thanksgiving weekend destination that it is today. With 52 years under its belt, the annual rival football game between Grambling State and Southern University has become a living archive of
Alabama State Jacory Croskey-Merritt NCAA probation is now official. The NCAA hit the HBCU with a Level I-Mitigated infractions ruling on July 28. Alabama State received three years of probation and a $30,000 fine. The school must also pay one percent of
