We may have witnessed one of the most successful postseasons for HBCU basketball – men’s and women’s programs. The product has improved with its competitive play against formidable opponents. Still, the energy, passion, grit, determination, and heroics had HBCU fans and bystanders
By Curtis Bunn The military story of Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball after serving as a 2nd lieutenant in the Army, no longer exists on the Defense Department’s website as part of the Trump administration’s wiping out
The HBCU All-Star Games will take place at the historic Freeman Coliseum, with the men’s game starting at 12 PM CST/1:00 PM EST and the women’s game immediately following on Sunday, Apr. 6 in San Antonio, Texas. These HBCU All-Stars and teams
By Wilton Jackson Alcorn State men’s basketball coach Landon Bussie is set to leave the HBCU to become the next head coach at Chicago State, according to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68. Reports of Bussie becoming the Cougars next basketball
NSU’s Johnson gains national HBCU award Norfolk State guard Diamond Johnson has been named the BoxToRow HBCU Player of the Year, while Larry Vickers received Co-Coach of the Year honors, announced by the organization Thursday afternoon. Johnson and teammate Kierra Wheeler also
The creation of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) by seven HBCU programs in 1970 marked a pivotal moment in the quest for equity, visibility, and competitive excellence in college sports. These institutions—North Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central, Morgan State, Howard University, Delaware
Courtesy of Alabama State University As the 2025 NCAA basketball tournament approaches, the spotlight is on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), showcasing both individual talent and team achievements. The Alabama State Hornets have clinched their spot in the NCAA Tournament after
By Charles Hallman The understanding of the importance of being financially literate, especially for Black students, is part of the mission of Holly Cooper. Cooper is the senior vice president of marketing and communications at Hope Credit Union, the nation’s largest Black
Southern University has made history with a landmark victory in the NCAA Tournament, with the HBCU becoming the first SWAC women’s basketball program to win a game on this stage. Their 68-56 triumph over UC San Diego not only secured their first-ever
The Charlotte, NC-based Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC) is making a major shift in 2025, transitioning to an exclusive Division II HBCU tournament. This change comes as Division I HBCUs gain increased postseason opportunities, particularly with the emergence of the Women’s Basketball
