Ja’Tyre Carter’s rise to the NFL was sparked by an unexpected change of heart
NFL The former Southern University offensive lineman had hoop dreams growing up, but was convinced by his high school coach to pursue a career in football Ja’Tyre Carter could hardly hear Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles when the phone call…
May 20 22May 20, 2022
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Dismissed Grambling State volleyball players still uncertain about their future
HBCU volleyball While several Tigers players continue to speak out after the entire roster was cut, Grambling officials start formal review of allegations In the month since new Grambling State coach Chelsey Lucas made the unusual decision to cancel…
May 06 22May 06, 2022
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Fayetteville State’s Joshua Williams is the first of four HBCU players taken in the NFL draft
NFL Draft The Kansas City Chiefs selected the former Broncos defensive back in the fourth round What was starting to look like a sad case of déjà vu for players from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) during the first 2½ days of the…
May 01 22May 01, 2022
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How many HBCU players will get the call on NFL draft day?
Players from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are back on the radar of NFL scouts after no HBCU players were drafted in 2021. Of the 259 selections in the 2021 NFL draft, zero came from HBCU programs, and only four HBCU prospects…
Apr 28 22April 28, 2022
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‘It just felt amazing’: Jackson State’s Ameshya Williams-Holliday drafted by Indiana Fever, ending WNBA’s drought of HBCU players
Dozens of Ameshya Williams-Holliday’s closest friends, family, coaches and former teammates gathered in her hometown of Gulfport, Mississippi, on Monday night with hopes of watching her join the WNBA. Neither they nor the anxious 6-foot-4…
Apr 12 22April 12, 2022
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Jackson State’s Ameshya Williams-Holliday wants to set the tone for HBCUs in the WNBA draft
WNBA Draft The Lady Tigers’ top player once almost quit basketball for good, but has reemerged as a WNBA prospect Jackson State senior center Ameshya Williams-Holliday has always known that she belongs in the WNBA. However, five years ago, the WNBA…
Apr 08 22April 08, 2022
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Jackson State falls short of historic win in NCAA tournament, but gains respect
HBCU Basketball The No. 14 seed Lady Tigers were looking for their first NCAA tournament win in team history BATON ROUGE, La. — Sometimes respect is earned not just when you win but in how you lose. Jackson State arrived at the Pete Maravich Assembly…
Mar 20 22March 20, 2022
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How Jackson State women’s coach Tomekia Reed brought the team back to its winning ways
When Tomekia Reed interviewed for the women’s head-coaching position at Jackson State University in 2018, she spoke in-depth about the program’s rich tradition, history and dominance in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Despite not having…
Mar 18 22March 18, 2022
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Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey paved the way for her son Jaden’s basketball stardom
NCAA Tournament Ivey and her son, a star guard at Purdue, will lead their respective teams in the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments The two-hour drive from South Bend to West Lafayette, Indiana, is therapeutic for Niele Ivey. During the car ride,…
Mar 17 22March 17, 2022
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When will HBCUs get out of the NCAA tournament cellar?
HBCU Basketball No HBCU school has been seeded higher than 14 over the past eight years Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) seem to have a recurring experience when it comes to the NCAA tournament. Selection Sunday isn’t filled with…
Mar 15 22March 15, 2022
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N.C. A&T will be in a race to make history at NCAA Indoor Championships
HBCU Track And Field The fifth-ranked Aggies are looking to become the first HBCU team to win at nationals When Randolph “Duane” Ross Sr. first learned that the North Carolina A&T men’s track and field team had taken over the nation’s No. 1 ranking…
Mar 10 22March 10, 2022
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Meet some of the top social media influencers at HBCUs
The methods used to become a successful influencer in today’s world have changed significantly, especially for college students. Through social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube, the social media landscape has allowed…
Mar 10 22March 10, 2022
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Norfolk State men and Howard women prepare for MEAC tournaments as top seeds
Norfolk State senior guard Joe Bryant remembers the hurt he and his fellow Spartans felt when the final buzzer sounded in Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 20, 2021. With that buzzer, Norfolk State’s NCAA tournament experience ended in the round of 64…
Mar 09 22March 09, 2022
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New jazz mentorship program aims to boost careers of women and non-binary musicians
Next Jazz Legacy, a new national apprenticeship program for women and non-binary musicians, announced Wednesday the seven artists who will be a part of its inaugural class. The three-year program is chaired by three-time Grammy Award winner Terri…
Feb 23 22February 23, 2022
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Donald Driver, new inductee into Black College Football Hall of Fame, says lessons learned at HBCUs can’t be found elsewhere
The Black College Football Hall of Fame has been inducting some of the best coaches, players and contributors since 2009. This year, the Hall will honor former NFL players Ben Coates, Donald Driver, John “Big Train” Moody, Nate Newton, Sammy White,…
Feb 18 22February 18, 2022
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Howard and Morgan State set to square off in inaugural NBA HBCU Classic
This year’s NBA’s All-Star stage won’t just feature LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The inaugural NBA HBCU Classic, presented by AT&T, will also be a part of NBA All-Star Weekend, featuring traditional rivals Howard University…
Feb 18 22February 18, 2022
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A&T Four is more than a monument, it’s a moment that changed the world
Black History Always Feb. 1 is the 62nd anniversary of the historic sit-in at the segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter by four students GREENSBORO, N.C. — North Carolina A&T State University’s kickoff to Black History Month varies from typical events…
Feb 01 22February 01, 2022
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Students, faculty share concerns about wave of HBCU bomb threats
HBCU The rising threats have forced several HBCUs into lockdowns and a state of anxiety Officials are investigating bomb threats made against at least 13 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) on Tuesday, less than a day after six HBCUs…
Feb 01 22February 01, 2022
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My COVID-19 diary: ‘My kidneys were failing. I was scared and in disbelief. All I could do was cry.’
COVID-19 On his 25th birthday, Rhoden Fellow Calvin Sykes reflects on how his bout with COVID-19 nearly cost him his life Happy Birthday To Me Happy Birthday To Me Happy Birthday To Meeeee Happy Birthday To Me Last spring, I wasn’t sure if I would be…
Jan 26 22January 26, 2022
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Battle of the Celebration Bowl bands
Cricket Celebration Bowl Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South and S.C. State’s Marching 101 get set to square off in Atlanta to claim the HBCU musical spotlight Jackson State coach Deion Sanders and South Carolina State coach Oliver “Buddy” Pough…
Dec 17 21December 17, 2021
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