Southern University is entering into a historic media partnership that could very well define the Marshall Faulk era at the institution. Local ABC affiliate WBRZ has now become the official television station of Jaguar Athletics, per a Friday announcement by the CEO of the company Ralph
Florida Memorial Athletics just made history with their new AD hire. The Florida-based HBCU has named Chandra Dorsey-Felton as Director of Athletics. With the move, Dorsey-Felton becomes the first female athletic director in university history. The new role for Dorsey-Felton comes after twenty-five years
UNC Charlotte women’s basketball head coach Tomekia Reed will take a leave of absence due to medical reasons, the university announced, with associate head coach LaShonda Cousin stepping in as interim head coach. Charlotte Director of Athletics Kevin White made the announcement on the
The are nearly 50 HBCUs fielding intercollegiate football programs at all competition levels—including NCAA Divisions I and II, the NAIA, and key independent conferences. This weekend in Ashburn, VA, the NFL hosted the HBCU Showcase, where 48 HBCU and 11 International Player Pathway
By Tim Stelloh Tiger Woods said Tuesday that he is stepping away to seek treatment after he was involved in a rollover in Florida and charged with driving under the influence. “This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward
By Rohan Nadkarni and Andrew Greif The women’s Final Four is set, with some of the game’s most storied schools and celebrated players set to face off. The four teams that will be playing in Phoenix this coming weekend are the No. 1 Connecticut Huskies,
The opening day of the 2026 NCAA Tournament didn’t just deliver drama-it delivered history. And an HBCU program played a key role in driving it. According to Nielsen data, first-round coverage across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV averaged 9.8 million viewers, making it the
PlayVS and Urban One have joined forces in a first-of-its-kind collaboration to create a dedicated competitive gaming community for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide. Announced during Black History Month (BHM), the three-year partnership establishes a dedicated home for HBCU esports with long-term
Dawson Odums knows the HBCU football journey because he’s lived it. As a former HBCU player himself, he understands the culture and mission. He knows the responsibility that comes with leading young Black men at a historically Black institution. Now at Bowie
Media personality and cultural commentator Charlamagne tha God is continuing to champion HBCU excellence—this time showing support for rising NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth during his recent appearance in Darlington. As one of the most recognizable voices in media, Charlamagne’s co-sign brings added visibility to
