College athletes could gain new guarantees for compensation, scholarships and medical care under a sweeping federal proposal — but restrictions on their earnings, transfers and ability to challenge NCAA rules have divided South Florida athletic leaders and civil-rights advocates. The Senate passed
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker today announced the official lineup for One Philly HBCU Week 2026, a six-day celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities featuring music, faith, career opportunities, Greek life, community events and two marquee HBCU football games at Lincoln Financial
Historically Black college and university marching bands are taking center stage at Atlanta’s College Football Hall of Fame. A new exhibit at the Hall of Fame celebrates the legacy of some of the nation’s popular HBCU marching bands. Atlanta’s Morehouse College is
An HBCU quarterback gave ESPN plenty to talk about Saturday night. Morgan State’s Cameron Edge earned a helmet sticker from analyst Joey Galloway on College Football Finalafter delivering a 444-yard breakout in the Bears’ dramatic 38-35 victory over Villanova. Galloway praised Edge’s
South Carolina State remained among the nation’s top teams in the latest Black College Football Division I FCS poll, ranking No. 2 with 11 first-place votes and 482 total points. Morgan State climbed to No. 3 with 404 points and two first-place
Before the Texas Southern Tigers met with Florida Atlantic Owls this weekend, running backs coach Kimble Anders was inducted into the University of Houston Athletics Hall of Honor on Friday, Oct. 2, as part of a nine-member Class of 2026. The university’s
Tuskegee University announced a surprising mid-season coaching change, relieving head football coach Aaron James of his duties and immediately launching a national search for the next leader of the Golden Tigers football program. Assistant head coach and offensive line coach Keith Higdon
In 1978, the Florida Classic found a lasting home at Tampa Stadium, affectionately known as “The Big Sombrero” and home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. FAMU athletic director Hansel Tookes Sr. and Bethune-Cookman athletic director Tank Johnson helped establish the event after
The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation (NBCAHOF) will honor two-time North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Geoff Foster during its annual Hall of Fame Induction and recognition ceremony Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel
By Terry Allen The 101st State Fair Classic once again demonstrated why the annual gathering at the historic Cotton Bowl is much more than a football game. It is an experience rooted in culture, tradition, education, community and Black excellence. More than
