Charles Davis and Andre Brooks of IronKings Golf wanted to create more awareness when it comes to the sport of golf. The two created HBCU Golf apparel which highlights the sport and helps to fund the 33 golf teams at HBCUs across
By Tolly Carr Former NBA star Reggie Theus has turned around the fortunes of the Bethune-Cookman University basketball program in his four years of leading the Daytona Beach, Florida HBCU. The coach and athletic director took over the program just before the
Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) is set to receive a significant boost to its athletics program as the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) presents the HBCU with a $100,000 check on Friday, Feb. 28. The funding will go toward constructing the
By Mercy Sackor The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted their 21st annual Black Heritage Celebration weekend, celebrating African Americans around the country and the Cleveland community. With two themed days, the Cavs focused on empowering Black women, supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and
Morgan State University’s Board of Regents has approved the University’s decision to opt into the House v. NCAA settlement, a landmark resolution addressing past restrictions on student-athlete compensation. By opting in, Morgan joins other institutions committed to a more sustainable and equitable model for
In a thrilling Senior Night performance, Norfolk State guard Christian Ings delivered two electrifying dunks, propelling the Spartans to a 69-60 victory over Morgan State. These standout moments secured the win and instantly put the HBCU hooper in the national spotlight as clips of
By Geoffrey Knox We’re getting old guys! Former Philadelphia Eagles DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick are coaches now. We remember when these guys were freshmen in college. We remember watching D-Jax house one vs. the Tennessee Volunteers at Cal (2007) and watching
By Tanveen Kaur Luamba “Do you want to make history?” A very simple question with a very deep meaning if hammered right on the nail head. It took forty-one years after the very first NCAA gymnastics championship for an HBCU to build its own
Courtesy of Morehouse College Rashaun Williams, a venture capitalist and part-owner of the Atlanta Falcons, has announced an extraordinary commitment to his alma mater, Morehouse College, by pledging to donate his entire salary from the team over the next four years. The
Courtesy of the Portland Trailblazers The Portland Trail Blazers and Alaska Airlines are once again teaming up to transform this year’s HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) to the Pros Night into a celebration of the HBCU experience across the Portland community. Members of