HBCU News

NBA Great Chris Paul Set To Keynote Morehouse Commencement

The future Hall of Famer continues his life's work of elevating historically Black institutions by addressing the next generation of leaders in Atlanta.
05/01/2026

John Wall To Lead Howard Basketball Into The Future

After a decade of dominance with the Wizards, the veteran floor general is bringing his elite knowledge to the Howard front office.
05/01/2026

Delaware State Head Coach Accused Of Fostering ‘Gang Mentality’ In New Lawsuit

The legal filing details a terrifying incident where a student-athlete allegedly suffered a fractured jaw and lost consciousness at the hands of a teammate.
04/24/2026

From Winston-Salem State To The Speedways: How Rajah Caruth Is Making NASCAR His Own

Discover how a non-traditional path and an HBCU education prepared Caruth for the spotlight in this BET Next Up exclusive.
04/03/2026

HBCU Prospects Fight For Draft Recognition At First-Ever Combined NFL Showcase

With no HBCU players invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, 48 standouts used the league’s latest showcase to make a good impression before the draft.
04/02/2026

Women’s History Month: Why Brehanna Daniels Is The Pioneer NASCAR Needs

In an exclusive interview with BET, she discusses her 10-year journey as the first Black woman to go over the wall in a national NASCAR series.
03/31/2026

Can Prairie View A&M Stun Defending Champion Gators?

The 35-point underdog Panthers aim to prove their defensive grit can keep pace with the top-seeded Gators.
03/20/2026

Dawn Staley Surprises Southern University With Luxury Gifts After March Madness Win

The Gamecocks icon honored the Jaguars' back-to-back First Four victories with a high-fashion tribute before their Saturday showdown in Columbia.
03/20/2026

Tuskegee Basketball Coach Sues Morehouse After Viral Postgame Arrest

Benjy Taylor wants accountability for two campus officers following the January 31 confrontation.
03/19/2026

Prairie View A&M Joins Howard In Round Of 64

With nine blocks and 16 forced turnovers, see how Prairie View A&M’s defense paved the way for the program's first-ever NCAA victory.
03/19/2026

Howard vs. No. 1 Michigan: Can the Bison Pull Off The Upset?

Bryce Harris and Ose Okojie lead the charge to join the elite ranks of 16-seeds who have stunned the world in March.
03/19/2026