The NCAA’s recent Academic Progress Rate (APR) report has brought to light the challenges faced by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in maintaining a balance between athletic and academic responsibilities. Specifically, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Mississippi
By Steven Corder A legacy that began over a century ago roars back to life this fall as Grambling State University and Langston University face off in the 2025 Shreveport Kickoff Classic. With deep roots tracing back to the 1911 Red River State Fair Classic, this
The trailblazing gymnast who helped make history at Fisk University is turning the page on one chapter while keeping her vision firmly locked on the next. The gymnast, once a top recruit for the Arkansas Razorbacks, made headlines in 2022 when she
Most NASCAR drivers didn’t grow up watching races from a dorm room at an HBCU—but Rajah Caruth isn’t like most drivers. At just 22 years old, Caruth is blazing a trail in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 71 Chevrolet Silverado for
Courtesy of SWAC.org The Southwestern Athletic Conference and its Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland successfully obtained the dismissal of all claims asserted against them by Urban Edge Network, Inc. (“Urban Edge” or “UEN”), in a $150 million dollar lawsuit that has been pending since
Inspiration Through Adversity Shaquille O’Neal’s life narrative is a striking blend of personal resolve and unwavering commitment to education. Known for his towering presence on the court, the NBA legend has consistently translated his on-court excellence into off-court empowerment—fulfilling his late mother’s
Malia Obama makes a striking directorial debut with a new Nike commercial celebrating A’Ja Wilson and the upcoming release of her first signature shoe, the “A’One,” launching May 6. The campaign blends the essence of athletic excellence with a powerful tribute to HBCU heritage, Wilson’s hometown of Columbia, South
The SWAC named the Alabama A&M University Athletics Communications Office its 2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Sports Information Staff of the Year. The annual award is based on votes from the league’s sports information directors and is significant within the HBCU sports community. “What an
By Steven Corder During TNT’s NBA playoff coverage recently, Inside the NBA made a stunning and deeply personal error—declaring HBCU legend Billy Ray Bates dead on live television. The problem? Bates, known as “Black Superman” and a hero to Kentucky State and Portland Trail Blazers fans
Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, two of the most exciting talents from Jackson State University, are again making headlines for their impact off the field as two of the top-selling rookie jerseys following the recent 2025 NFL Draft. Travis Hunter, a dynamic
