We are deeply saddened by the passing of Richard Roundtree, an iconic actor whose career spanned five decades. His iconic roles in Shaft and its sequels will remain in our hearts forever. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends at this time. May he rest in
Black Culture spans beyond the walls of our HBCU’s and on to college campuses nationwide. UCLA gymnast and graduate student Nya Reed
@iamny_reed
made her season debut wearing her letters proudly. As a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Reed stated that she wanted
Students at Florida A&M filed a lawsuit against the state claiming that the Univ. of FLA receives a larger state appropriation per student than A&M. The complaint says that from 1987 to 2020, that shortfall amounted to approximately $1.3 billion
Full story at NBC News
Four students and another person were wounded when gunfire erupted outside a crowded homecoming event at Morgan State University in Baltimore, police said, sending students on a dash for cover and a SWAT team into a dorm to hunt for suspects as the nation’s gun violence epidemic
From Jan 15, 2024 and Jun 19 (Juneteenth), Uncle Nearest will collaborate with bars, restaurants, partners and supporters to generate $1.4M for HBCUs. This initiative aims to offer one full in-state tuition scholarship to each accredited HBCU.
more at
Doug Williams, co-founder of the Black College Football HOF & HBCU Legacy Bowl, is off to a tremendous start for both organizations this weekend. The BCFHOF kicked off the announcement of its multi-year partnership with Allstate becoming the HBCU Legacy Bowl's title sponsor.
Rajah Caruth, a senior at Winston-Salem State University made history earlier this year by becoming the first HBCU student to win a national NASCAR series. Now, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver is currently chasing a championship in NASCAR's top series. He recently
Wilberforce University, an HBCU in Wilberforce, Ohio, announced its plans to launch HBCU's third intercollegiate women's gymnastics team. The gymnastics camp is scheduled to take place on campus June 20-23, 2024.
The new Wilberforce team will begin competing in January 2026.
Magnolia Jackson, the oldest living graduate of
@bethunecookman
, visited
@WaltDisneyWorld
for the first time ever to celebrate her 106th birthday! Jackson recently discovered her love of all things
@Disney
after attending the
@FloridaClassic
last fall and saw Mickey Mouse perform
.
@CoachBlack_QB
is now an offensive assistant for new head coach Raheem Morris and the
@AtlantaFalcons
after working with the Rams for two seasons (2022-23). Last season, he also served as an offensive assistant. With LA in 2023, Black helped Rams QB Matthew Stafford earn his
Rajah Caruth, a 21-year-old full-time Black NASCAR driver, races in the Craftsman Truck Series with Spire Motorsports while completing his senior year at Winston-Salem St. He'll race for Spire in the truck series in 2024. Caruth is set to graduate after the NASCAR season ends in
Grambling beats Montana St. in OT for first
@ncaa
tournament win in school history. The Tigers move on to face No. 1 seed Purdue.
#MarchMadness
🎥
@cbssports
The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that legendary play-by-play announcer
@CharlieCneal
, who covered games at HBCUs since 1980, will be the recipient of the 2023 NFF Chris Schenkel Award. He will officially be honored Dec. 5 during the
Our Scholar-Athlete is brought to you by
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Kirk Snearl is a graduate student at Grambling State, whose concentration is sports administration. Snearl holds and bachelors in criminal justice, currently maintains a 3.57 GPA and is set to graduate in 2024.
The Jackson State University Sonic Boom of The South accompanied Usher on the field in Las Vegas as he performed some of the biggest hits of his 30-year career on Sunday night on the Super Bowl halftime stage. This honor adds to the Boom's legacy of iconic performances and
Morehouse graduates, Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper, have made a mark in the golf industry with their innovative apparel brand, Eastside Golf. Launched in 2019, the brand aims to make golf more accessible and appealing to the younger generation and non-golfers. In its first
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated $16.8 million for projects related to Mississippi, including $10 million for Jackson State University (JSU). These funds are aimed at enhancing tree access and the associated social, health, and economic benefits.
The
Former
@HUBISONFOOTBALL
star and Super Bowl champ
@ABethea41
spent his childhood in Newport News, Va and now the city has approved a partnership w/the Bethea Family Foundation to establish a community center in the city.
The city plans to use over $1M to make much-needed
Bay Area Legend Earl Stevens, professionally known as E-40, is making headlines for his generous gift to Grambling State University music department.
Congratulations to
#GSU
and cheers to
#E40
for his generosity.
#GramFam
#HBCU
#RespectTheG
#ThisIsTheG
We’re OBSESSED with Ms. Bri’s
#HBCU
vision wall for her elementary school students! She says, “Representation is important as students need to SEE a physical manifestation of themselves.” We absolutely agree!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Ja Morant gifts Miles College basketball teams with new gear, including his signature Nike Ja 1 sneakers.
The good deed was arranged by Coach Fred Watson and Tee Morant, Ja's father. Ja personally encouraged the athletes, who won against Rust College on Dec. 30.
Happy 111th Founders Day to all the devastating Divas of Delta Sigma Theta! Cheers to continued sisterhood, scholarship, and service. And many more years of excellence
#DST
#dstinc1913
#111YearsStrong
❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️
@dstinc1913
❤️🤍ΔΣΘ
Jackson St.’s Angel Jackson, Savannah St.’s Amari Heard and Va Union’s Ny Langley have declared for the WNBA Draft!! Good luck tonight ladies!
📸🎥 - Angel Jackson/IG, Amari Heard/IG,
@Nyboogie9
Proud parents Boris Kodjoe & Chris Spencer celebrate as their respective firstborns are entering
@howardu
together. Congrats to these new Bison and as Chris said, we look to see "these two forge ahead with [their] love and friendship for each other".
#howardu
#bisonpride
#hbcu
Tentatively titled “Flipped,” the series will “follow college gymnastics’ only all BIPOC team as they navigate the pressures of their first season, challenging the stereotypes and norms in women’s athletics,”.
✍🏼 Huff Post
#fiskgymnastics
#fiskuniversity
#hbcu
#explore
#super16
#Alabama
has declared October "HBCU Month," making it the first state to honor historically Black colleges and universities with their own month.
@HBCUcollegeday
Earlier today, Mississippi Valley State
University announced the passing of one of its own -
legendary Coach Archie Cooley.
Condolences to the Cooley family, to MVSU, and to the
fans of Coach Cooley and the football legacy he
leaves behind.
Y’all already knew we bring you live coverage of
#HBCUfootball
games, but did you know we’ve got the halftime shows, too?? Tune in EVERY Saturday for the most explosive halftime performances of the season. Tomorrow, it’s
@su_humanjukebox
and
@tsuoceanofsoul
! 🎺🎶🔥 9/17 @ 5pm ET
Alcorn State University Graduate Student, Malik Rodgers (
@_malikrodgers
) is hard at work pursuing his Masters Degree in Business Administration. He maintains a 3.71 GPA while also putting up big numbers on the field.
Congratulations, Malik
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Through the annual showcase, HBCU ball programs have a chance to shine, potentially opening up a pipeline to the NBA.
Do you think this is the right direction for HBCU hoops?
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Former Bengals Wide Receiver and NFL great,
@ochocino
was named Athletic Ambassador & Consultant at
@famu_1887
. He's long been a proud fan and supporter of the Rattlers, often discussing his missed opportunity to attend the legendary HBCU Famu-ly. Congratulations Ocho.
#FAMU
College football is back this weekend on
#HBCUGO
! Tune in 9/17 at 5pm ET to see one of the biggest
#SWAC
rivalry games of the season. The
@SouthernUsports
Jaguars take on the
@TSUFootball
Tigers in Arlington, TX!
STREAM IT: |
@theGrio
| HBCUGO TV app
The name change comes as the school opens its new community center for their Social Justice Hub and the renovation of the Dr. Joycelyn Elders School of Allied and Public Health.
Find out more at
.
@AlcornStateU
Sounds of Dynomite showed out at the
#NBOTB
, and they’re ready to do it again tomorrow! Catch their halftime performance on HBCU GO 👉🏾
📹:
@youngin_Josh
Markquese Bell, a safety for the Dallas Cowboys, has been named the NFL HBCU Spotlight Player of the Year. He will be honored at the 25th annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration on Feb. 10.
The undrafted Bell made the Cowboys' 53-man roster in his rookie season, but became a big
This week’s Scholar Athlete is brought to you by
@Febreze_Fresh
University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s Timon Akins is a senior who majors in biology. He has a 3.078 GPA and devotes his time off-field to serving in his community.
Congratulations to
@Timon_Akins
#timonakins
It’s hard to pick a fav S.I. cover with a HBCU star but here are a few of the best.
What’s your most memorable
#sportsillustrated
covers featuring our
#hbcu
greats? 📸
@SInow
Today live on
#HBCUGo
– The
@Grambling1901
Tigers 🐯 seek to end their losing streak as they face the
@aamuedu
Bulldogs 🐶. At halftime, it's
@aamuband
.
STREAM IT: 10/8 at 2pm ET/1pm CT|
Grammy Award-winning Gospel singer Yolanda Adams graduated from
@TexasSouthern
in 1984 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She went on to begin a career as a school teacher. Adams later decided to pursue music full-time.
The
@MiamiHEAT
celebrated "Black Excellence" and the importance of voting by commemorating the 162 Black men who helped establish the City of Miami back in 1896. These men constituted 44% of the voters who approved Miami's incorporation, without which it could not have been
Congratulations to
#shacarririchardson
on winning the women's 100m final on Day 3 of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Richardson turned in a personal best of 10.65 seconds, asserting herself as a contender at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
#blackgirlmagic
#USA
The Richmond area received a resurgence of bling lately as the Va Union football squad have received its impressive 2023
@ciaasports
championship rings. Congrats again to the Panthers. 🐾
📸🎥
@VUU_Football
#BestofHBCUGo
-
@FAMU_FB
successfully defended its FCS second-longest home winning streak against West Florida, winning 31-10, making it 16 wins in a row at Bragg. 🎥: Now on
We want to send a big shoutout to Coach Terry Bradden, Jr. on his 3rd Superbowl appearance in just 6 years with KC Chiefs. Bradden, is a
@tuskegeeuniversity
alum, and a former
@bethunecookman
graduate assistant.
Congratulations, Coach Bradden. Your HBCU support is behind you.
With 'A Different World' celebrating its 35th anniversary, Jasmine Guy discusses the impact of her roles on HBCU culture then and now.
#Crossover
#adifferentworld
#hbcugo
Sandra Douglass Morgan's impressive career spans roles as an in-house counsel and litigation attorney at law firms, the city attorney for North Las Vegas, and the director of external affairs for AT&T, among others. Her remarkable journey led her to become the first Black woman
@GoTigers_BC
Head football Coach Chennis Berry has once again been named as the SIAC Coach of the Year. Berry led the Tigers to an undefeated regular season and a second straight appearance in the SIAC Championship game.
read more at
Howard University's men's golf team made history by securing their win as the 2024
@necsports
champions, marking the program's first Division I championship and an automatic qualifier for regionals.
📸🎥
@HUBison_Golf
Texas Southern’s Tigers 🐅 defeated Southern University’s Jaguars 24-0, their second victory in a row and their first shutout against the Jags since 1971! 💥
@TXSOTigers
@TSUFootball
Proud of last weekend’s Student Athletes of the Game – mass comm student Terrill McCray III (
@UAPBLionsRoar
) and health sciences student Kendall Bohler (
@FAMU_FB
)!
Tune into our next live game at Bethune-Cookman this Saturday on
@HBCUGoTV
.
Sponsored by
@headandshoulder
.
‘HBCU Go’, which signed with CBS last month, has already secured advertising commitments “well into the millions.”
Partners include:
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Grambling State Graduate Student and DB Marquis Britten (IG: thatsmb) is shining both on and off the field. Britten holds a BA in computer information systems, is currently pursuing a degree in public administration, and maintains a 3.8 GPA. That’s major.
Sponsored by
@olay
Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Coretta and Martin Luther King Jr. has died. The King Center announced Monday afternoon that he died earlier in the day after a “valiant battle with prostate cancer.”
“He transitioned peacefully in his sleep at home with me in Malibu,” said
The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) has opened the application process for the 2024 Legends HBCU Scholarship, which provides $10,000 scholarships to five undergraduate students attending HBCUs. The scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate