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Southern WBB Shocks Nation, Upsets Back-to-Back Power 4 Teams

Southern University women’s basketball team stunned Arizona 63-57, handing the Wildcats their first loss, then beat Houston 70-62 just days later. The victories are a major statement for the SWAC program.
12/10/2025

Another NFL Star to HBCU: Super Bowl Champion Tory Woodbury Hired at Winston-Salem State

Following Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson, Super Bowl LVI winner Tory Woodbury joins the growing list of former NFL players leading HBCU teams as he becomes the WSSU head coach.
12/08/2025

Another Big Win for HBCUs: Mackenzie Scott Doubles Down on Lincoln University

Scott’s $25M no-strings gift affirmed confidence in Lincoln’s leadership and anchors a new campaign for student success
12/08/2025

​​Coach Tremaine Jackson Leads Prairie View A&M to First SWAC Title Since 2009

Prairie View A&M clinched its first SWAC Championship since 2009, thanks to the swift turnaround engineered by Coach Tremaine Jackson.
12/08/2025

Kyrie Irving, ANTA Announce Multi-Year HBCU Sponsorship

NBA star Kyrie Irving and ANTA partner for a three-year deal, providing full athletic sponsorship for 14 basketball programs, including Paul Quinn College.
12/03/2025

Cam Newton and Ashley Nicole Reveal the Magic of ‘106 & Sports’

The hosts of BET’s new hit show discuss the genuine chemistry that fuels their dynamic and how the electric live audience creates an approach 'for the culture.'
11/26/2025

South Carolina State University Football Extends Perfect MEAC Record to 10-0

Coach Chennis Berry has SCSU on a historic run, finishing the MEAC season 5-0 again and heading to the Celebration Bowl.
11/25/2025

MacKenzie Scott Makes It Rain $38 Million On Another HBCU

The unrestricted donation to Xavier University follows Scott’s recent wave of large gifts to historically Black colleges and will support endowments, aid, and student success programs.
11/20/2025

The DeSean Jackson Effect: Delaware State One Win From MEAC Crown

The first-year head coach has completely flipped the script, leading the Hornets to a winner-take-all title game for the first time in over a decade.
11/18/2025

Two More HBCUs Score Major Unrestricted Gifts From MacKenzie Scott

Bowie State and North Carolina A&T receive historic donations to fuel financial aid, research, and A&T’s Preeminence 2030 plan.
11/17/2025

HBWeCU: At Florida A&M, Alexandria Curry Found Her Purpose in Science — and in Herself

From Illinois to Florida A&M, Alexandria Curry found purpose, pride, and the power of being unapologetically herself.
11/17/2025