New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan has been selected as an honorary captain for the upcoming Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl, organizers announced.The recognition brings one of the NFL's most respected defensive players to a showcase event dedicat ...
Posted Thursday, February 19th 2026 at 7:03AM
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The Dance Theatre of Harlem is celebrating its fourth year of honoring the HBCU community and Divine Nine organizations with a special dedicated performance night, reinforcing the historic connections between the performing arts and Black educational ...
Posted Thursday, February 19th 2026 at 7:02AM
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Morgan State University linebacker Erick Hunter appeared on NFL Network's 'The Insiders' for an exclusive interview as he prepares to showcase his talents at the upcoming HBCU Legacy Bowl.The interview provides Hunter with a national platform to disc ...
Posted Thursday, February 19th 2026 at 7:00AM
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A powerful look at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s lifelong fight for justice, equality, and civil rights, highlighting his enduring impact on American social progress. Photo credit: chicago.suntimes.com
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Posted Thursday, February 19th 2026 at 4:32AM
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Jackson State University will be well-represented at the upcoming HBCU Legacy Bowl, with five Tigers earning selections to the prestigious all-star showcase for top HBCU football talent.Among the standout players chosen are Quincy Ivory and JaCobian ...
Posted Wednesday, February 18th 2026 at 6:03PM
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Morehouse College has appointed Brad Sherrod as the institution's new head football coach, marking a significant step forward in the Atlanta-based HBCU's ongoing efforts to strengthen its athletic program.The announcement signals Morehouse's continue ...
Posted Wednesday, February 18th 2026 at 6:01PM
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Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Dr. Marva B. Johnson attended the White House Black History Month celebration, representing the historic institution at one of the nation's most prestigious commemorative events.The White House event brought to ...
Posted Wednesday, February 18th 2026 at 6:00PM
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Early career success doesn’t happen by accident - it’s built on knowledge, preparation, and access to the right guidance at the right time. The Pathways to Success professional development series is designed to equip emerging professionals with the essential skills, mindset, and network needed to thrive ...
Posted Wednesday, February 18th 2026 at 4:52PM
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Jackson State University has received $14.5 million in funding to extend its contract for a heart study training center, marking a significant investment in cardiovascular health research at the Mississippi-based HBCU.The substantial grant will allow ...
Posted Wednesday, February 18th 2026 at 12:02PM
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Hooda Brown Dawson, a proud HBCU alumna, has officially set a Guinness World Record for the fastest seven continent dive, marking a historic achievement in the global diving community and bringing recognition to her HBCU roots.Dawson's record-breakin ...
Posted Wednesday, February 18th 2026 at 12:00PM
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The Portland Trail Blazers and Alaska Airlines are celebrating the third year of their HBCU to the Pros Weekend, continuing a partnership that bridges professional sports with historically Black colleges and universities.The annual event, now in its ...
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Tremaine Jackson is bringing a holistic approach to coaching at the HBCU Legacy Bowl, emphasizing player development that extends far beyond the football field.Jackson's coaching philosophy at the prestigious all-star game centers on preparing HBCU a ...
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Alabama State University, a historically Black university located in Montgomery, Alabama, recently welcomed GLAAD's Generation Z & HIV HBCU Tour to its campus. The tour, which aims to educate and empower HBCU students in the fight against HIV, contin ...
Posted Tuesday, February 17th 2026 at 6:00PM
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Coahoma Community College (CCC), a historically Black community college in Clarksdale, Mississippi, recently received a generous $10,000 scholarship donation from the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. during the sorority's annual State Cluster event.
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Posted Tuesday, February 17th 2026 at 12:01PM
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Fayetteville State University, a renowned Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in North Carolina, has once again demonstrated its athletic excellence by winning the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Indoor Track ...
Posted Tuesday, February 17th 2026 at 12:00PM
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