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Jessie Woo hosts an HBCU Takeover spotlighting the McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden® Scholarship
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McDonald’s, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and BET partnered together to spread awareness of the Black & Positively Golden® Scholarship that offers up to $15,000 per student plus mentorship and resources. Check out McDBlackscholars.com to learn more!

Walmart x BET: Stay Up Tour at Clark Atlanta
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Walmart’s Stay Up Tour hit Clark Atlanta University, and the Panthers showed us what it really means to stay up — personally, professionally, and academically.

Walmart x BET: Stay Up Tour: Virginia State University
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We pulled up to Virginia State and turned the campus all the way up. Walmart showed love by helping students look good, feel good, and stay ready for whatever’s next.

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"HBweCU" is taking audiences on a journey into Black America’s most precious institutions: our Historically Black Colleges and Universities. From the culture of HBCU Homecomings to the students, faculty and alumni of the 107 schools to the various topics that affect them, we’re committed to shining a light on these educational institutions. New content including articles, videos and photo galleries will display the best in Black Excellence and will feature the faces and voices of the very people who make HBCUs so memorable and special.

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From Grambling to Howard, Andres Martin Turned Belief Into Legacy

After growing up in Connecticut, unsure if college was even possible, Andres Martin found his purpose at two HBCUs.

From Omaha to The Mecca: How Howard Helped Eke Djibril Find Her Voice

Leaving Nebraska for Washington, D.C., Eke Djibril discovered more than a campus—she found confidence, community, and the power to see herself reflected in excellence.

From Detroit to Central State: How Asia A. Kimpson Found Her Purpose, Power, and Place in History

From Las Vegas classrooms where she felt unseen to becoming the 78th Miss Central State University, Asia A. Kimpson found at her HBCU what she’d been searching for all along — community, confidence, and the courage to lead.

Finding Home at North Carolina A&T: How Samya Fernandes Is Living Out Her Answered Prayers

From Brockton, Massachusetts to Greensboro, North Carolina, Samya Fernandes discovered more than a campus at A&T — she found purpose, pride, and a community that taught her how to trust herself.

Commissioner Sonja Stills Is Taking the MEAC to a New Level

From expansion strategy to securing vital partnerships, the MEAC Commissioner discusses her leadership style, the importance of female representation, and building a sustainable future for the conference's elite HBCUs.

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Banned By Bureaucracy? FAMU Students Say They Can’t Say ‘Black’ On Campus

As state funding rules collide with campus celebrations, students said the school’s guidance during Black History Month at an HBCU is frustrating.

The Growing HBCU Footprint at Super Bowl LX

Historically Black Colleges and Universities are well-represented this week in Santa Clara through veteran officials and elite coaching talent.

Inside the Premiere of "The Coach Vick Experience"

BET pulls back the curtain on Michael Vick's first game as Norfolk State head coach, his mentorship from Deion Sanders, and the difficult reality of coaching away from his family.

Coco Gauff Pledges $150,000 to Support HBCU Tennis Programs Through UNCF

Tennis star Coco Gauff continues her commitment to education and athletics with a new $150,000 donation to support HBCU student-athletes.

DJ Envy, Sunshine Anderson, and Loren LoRosa Set to Host the Big HBCU Southern Classic in Charlotte

The Battle of the Bands makes its historic indoor debut at Charlotte’s Bojangles Coliseum, featuring a heavyweight lineup with North Carolina A&T, Alcorn State, and Hampton University.

Federal Prosecutors Charge 26 in Massive College Basketball Point-Shaving Scandal

Federal authorities have unsealed a sweeping indictment charging 26 individuals, including 17 current and former college basketball players, in a multi-year point-shaving scheme that spanned 17 NCAA programs and the Chinese Basketball Association.

The 25 Most Defining Black Sports and Cultural Moments of 2025

Angel Reese, A'ja Wilson, and Travis Hunter lead the top 25 moments where Black athletes shattered WNBA and NFL records, redefined fashion, and made history in 2025.

HBCU Excellence: DeSean Jackson Secures Long-Term Deal After Revitalizing Delaware State Football

After leading the Hornets to their best finish in nearly 20 years, Delaware State University has locked in head coach DeSean Jackson through 2028. See how the NFL legend transformed the program.

Virginia Union star Curtis Allen wins DII ‘Heisman,’ makes HBCU history

Curtis Allen is officially the best player in Division II. The Virginia Union standout is the first-ever HBCU recipient of the prestigious Harlon Hill Trophy.

From Lockdowns to Lock-In: HBCUs Beef Up Security

Bomb threats, shootings rattle Black colleges—but new cameras, drones, and counselors are stepping up the game for student safety.

The Malone Era Begins: Why Hampton University’s New Football Coach is the 757’s Latest Game-Changer

Hampton didn't just hire a coach; they hired a culture builder. NFL veteran Van Malone unveils his "Work Standards" blueprint to transform the Pirates from CAA bottom-feeders to elite title contenders.

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