By Lexx Thornton Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. Often regarded as the greatest point guard of all time, Johnson spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association. Well,
By Stephen J. Gaither He may be known best as the architect of the rebirth of the Detroit Lions of the NFL, but before he was that, Brad Holmes was a student-athlete at an HBCU. The Lions Executive Vice President General Manager
By Steven Corder When Malia Obama stepped behind the camera to direct her first commercial, she didn’t just make art—she made history. The Nike spot, launching A’ja Wilson’s signature “A’One” sneaker on May 6, did more than promote a shoe; it’s a
Charlotte is making a serious bid to reclaim one of the premier events in HBCU sports. Charlotte and Baltimore are the only two cities vying to host future CIAA Basketball Tournaments, according to the conference office via the Charlotte Business Journal. The CIAA,
NBA Hall of Famer and “Inside The NBA” television personality Shaquille O’Neal showed love to Alabama State University through a wardrobe choice and an announcement of his future plans on the May 8 broadcast of the show. According to Sports Illustrated, in addition
Giovanni Williams is on the verge of turning his football dreams into NFL history. The standout linebacker from Miles College, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Alabama, earned a tryout with the New York Jets during rookie minicamp. But this
Newly released NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) data reveals that while HBCUs have made significant long-term gains in academic performance, a disproportionate number of their programs still fall below the APR benchmark of 930—and several are facing penalties from the 2023-2024 cycle.
By Steven Corder When Doug Williams walked onto the stage at the 2025 Louisiana Legends Gala, the applause echoed far beyond the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge—it reverberated through the heart of HBCU sports history. Williams, a Grambling State icon and
The 2025 NFL Draft saw a modest representation from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), with only one active HBCU football player selected. This continues a concerning trend, as no HBCU players were drafted in 2024 and only one in 2023. Despite this, HBCU
NFL star Myles Garrett recently took a trip to Hampton University and left a sizable gift at the HBCU. The Cleveland Browns defensive lineman hosted a panel and donated $25,000 to the Virginia HBCU. Garrett has a special connection to Hampton University.
