Jacqie McWilliams Parker is a pioneering leader in collegiate athletics. Since 2012, she has led the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)—the oldest historically Black athletic conference in the U.S as Commissioner and taken the organization to unprecedented heights. Her appointment made history, as she became
A Look That Unites JSU Football and Band Tradition Jackson State University unveiled its new JSU homecoming uniforms, paying tribute to both the Tigers football team and the Sonic Boom of the South. The navy, light blue, and white design connects the athletic and musical pride
By Kyle T. Mosley Several Division I HBCU football programs have head coaches who are already under scrutiny and facing pressure as Week 8 approaches. Alums and fans of these historic institutions are growing increasingly restless due to their football teams’ recent
By Monica Lewis In response to growing interest from students, alumni, and the broader HBCU community, Howard University today announced that the Bison’s regular-season finale against Norfolk State University Saturday, Nov. 22 has been moved from Greene Stadium to Audi Field. Kickoff
Shaw University announced the sudden resignation of longtime women’s basketball head coach Jacques Curtis, ending a 25-year tenure that included a 2012 NCAA Division II National Championship, 11 NCAA tournament appearances, 9 CIAA titles, and over 400 career wins. The announcement was made in
Another respected HBCU band director has voiced opposition to the Red Lobster “Band of the Year” competition put on by ESPN, reigniting a growing debate about the ranking system used to evaluate and compare historically Black college marching bands. Dr. Donovan V.
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has issued a wave of suspensions and institutional fines following the postgame brawl between Fort Valley State and Central State that overshadowed last Saturday’s HBCU Homecoming showdown. The announcement comes less than 48 hours after the two programs
The Morgan State women’s and men’s cross country programs each earned sixth-place team finishes at the 2025 HBCU Cross Country Challenge, an event held in conjunction with the Great American Cross Country Festival — a major national invitational showcasing collegiate, high school, and middle school
An HBCU homecoming game turned chaotic Saturday afternoon as Fort Valley State’s 18-14 loss to Central State ended in a postgame brawl that cast a shadow over the game. The brawl erupted near midfield moments after the final whistle, marking an ugly conclusion
FAMU has been officially reprimanded and fined by the SWAC following the controversy surrounding comments made by its longtime band announcer during Saturday’s football game against Alabama State University. The SWAC announced on Tuesday that Florida A&M University will face a $10,000
