By Stephen J. Gaither Chicago State University (CSU), an institution with a proud legacy of serving underrepresented communities, has named HBCU veteran Bobby Rome II as the school’s first-ever head football coach. The announcement was made earlier today during a press conference
By Roger Chesley Norfolk State University sharpshooter Diamond Johnson elevated her draft stock for the WNBA with a stellar performance at the Women’s College All-Star Game over the weekend – and may have forced professional teams to give a second look to basketball players at historically
For the first time in its history, AND1—the brand that revolutionized streetball and reshaped basketball culture—is planting its flag in the HBCU sports landscape. Its landmark sponsorship of Wilberforce University is a cultural inflection point—a long-overdue investment in Black college athletics. It’s a
Courtesy of Morgan State University The Penn Relays Carnival is gearing up to celebrate a new class of legends. It is announcing the inductees for its prestigious 2025 Wall of Fame. This year’s honorees comprise four exceptional individuals and two remarkable relay teams, including a
By Tolly Carr Duncan Powell the former HBCU basketball player at North Carolina A&T is adding another stop on his hoops journey. Powell is leaving Georgia Tech for Georgetown University, and it’s reported that his NIL signing is valued at $750,000. The
Delaware State University recently presented a three-part proposal requesting the state provide $125 million over several years to help the HBCU improve its athletic facilities. DSU president Tony Allen believes the state’s aid will increase the visibility and competitive spirit of the
Courtesy of Grambling State University In a strategic move aimed at protecting HBCU athletic programs, Grambling State University‘s head football coach, Mickey Joseph, has proposed the creation of a ‘buyout’ system for players recruited through the NCAA’s transfer portal. This proposal is designed
Courtesy of Alabama A&M University Alabama Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, voiced his concern when he found out that state lawmakers proposed the idea to cut funding for the annual Magic City Classic football game and several other signature items. The HBCU football clash
Norfolk State’s Larry Vickers is the recipient of the 2025 Kay Yow National Coach of the Year award. The award is presented annually to the top head coach in Women’s Division I college basketball. Someone who embodies a winning spirit while displaying
Shaqir O’Neal, son of Shaq, has found a new home playing for a new head coach and former NBA star after leaving an HBCU and hitting the transfer portal. O’Neal has reportedly committed to play for Sacramento State, which just hired Mike Bibby
