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
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
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
Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, two of the most exciting talents from Jackson State University, are again making headlines for their impact off the field as two of the top-selling rookie jerseys following the recent 2025 NFL Draft. Travis Hunter, a dynamic
Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Robinson announced Thursday that Erica Leak has been named the new head women’s basketball coach. The 2005 WNBA Draftee will begin
By Jonathan Lloyd, Restoration efforts for a mural depicting a Lakers legend received a boost from the team’s newest star. Luka Dončić provided a $5,000 donation Tuesday to help restore the mural featuring Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna that was vandalized in downtown Los
In HBCU Football, nothing is more exciting than classic football games. The Bayou Classic, Magic City Classic, and Florida Classic have been staples in black culture for decades. There are even more classic games that attract thousands to their host city for a weekend
Cam Ward’s journey from a zero-star recruit to the No. 1 overall pick is one of the most compelling storylines in recent NFL Draft history. Now, as the new face of the Tennessee Titans, Ward is quite literally walking in the footsteps of HBCU
In one of the most shocking developments of the 2025 NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders, once projected as a top-five pick, remains undrafted after three rounds. The former Jackson State and Colorado quarterback’s precipitous fall has sparked widespread debate, with figures ranging from
One of the great HBCU players who made an impact in the NBA has died. Dick Barnett, who was a critical part of the New York Knicks’ 1970 and 1973 NBA championship teams, died Sunday at 88, six months after he was
