As the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) men's basketball tournament approaches, all eyes are on the top two seeds, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats and the Florida A&M Rattlers, led by former NBA stars Reggie Theus and Charlie Ward, respectively.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent incident involving an Instagram jogger known as "Your Buddy Gus" has ignited a thought-provoking discussion within the HBCU community about the significance of campus spaces and respecting cultural heritage.
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The HBCU community is abuzz with excitement as four remarkable women's basketball programs from Historically Black Colleges and Universities have earned their place in the 2026 NCAA Division II Tournament. This unprecedented achievement showcases the ...
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The NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament is set to take center stage, and the HBCU community has plenty to cheer for as three exceptional programs have earned their spots in the prestigious national field.
Morehouse College, Fayetteville Sta ...
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Check out this video from Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, North Carolina!
Keynote Speaker: Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, Sr. | Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University ...
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Check out this video from Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina!
Infinite Array – “Afraid to Have Sons” | Allen University Langston Hughes Poetry Contest
In this powerful and emotionally charged performance, poet Inf ...
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Check out this video from Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina!
Kyle Williams – “Most Powerful Shade” | Allen University Langston Hughes Poetry Contest
Witness an electrifying performance by Kyle Williams as he deli ...
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Barber-Scotia College, a historic women's institution in Concord, North Carolina, has launched an innovative grassroots fundraising campaign asking 144,000 women to donate $1.44 each to support the institution's efforts to remain operational.The crea ...
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Prairie View A&M University head football coach Eric Dooley recently returned from a visit with Deion Sanders, bringing back valuable insights that could shape the future of HBCU football programs across the nation.The visit between the Prairie View ...
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A controversial incident captured during the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) championship game between Morehouse College and Tuskegee University has drawn significant attention after footage aired on ESPN.The clip, which was broad ...
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MORROW, Ga. — In a hard-fought battle, the Clark Atlanta University Panthers overcame a standout individual performance from LeMoyne-Owen to secure a 59-54 victory in the quarterfinals of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) tour ...
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MORROW, Ga. — The Lane College Dragons clawed their way to victory in a hard-fought defensive battle, emerging victorious in the opening round of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) tournament.
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MORROW, Ga. — In a thrilling display of HBCU basketball prowess, the Clark Atlanta University Lady Panthers defeated the Tuskegee Golden Tigers by a score of 62-52 in the opening round of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Tour ...
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MORROW, Ga. — The Miles College Golden Bears have been a force to be reckoned with all season, and they continued their dominant run with a convincing victory over the Savannah State Tigers in the opening round of the Southern Intercollegiate Athle ...
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MORROW, Ga. - When you're a powerhouse HBCU basketball program looking to cement your legacy, what's a mere five extra minutes of play?
Miles College, the storied Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Fairfield, Alabama, needed that ex ...
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MORROW, Ga. — The Miles Lady Bears have etched their names in the history books once again, securing their third consecutive Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Women's Basketball Tournament championship. With a hard-fought 59-52 vi ...
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MORROW, Ga. — The Morehouse Maroon Tigers have emerged victorious in the SIAC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship, defeating the Tuskegee Golden Tigers by a score of 66–56 at the Clayton County Convocation Center, a venue the Maroon Tigers a ...
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As the debate around Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals and revenue sharing in college sports continues to intensify, one voice from the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) community has emerged as a leading advocate for change. Fl ...
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FRANKFORT, Ky. - After a decade of guiding the Kentucky State University Thorobreds basketball team, Head Coach Jamaal Jackson will be transitioning to a new role within the athletic department as Associate Athletics Director, the university announce ...
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Nashville, TN - The Tennessee State Tigers men's basketball team made history this past weekend, dominating the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) championship game with a decisive 93-67 victory over Morehead State. In a record-setting performance, the Tig ...
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As the premier online community for HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) alumni and supporters, HBCUConnect.com is proud to highlight the influential role of Charlie Ward, the head coach of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) men's baske ...
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In the early 1990s, before he won his first Grammy and became widely known as Common, Lonnie Rashid Lynn was a Florida A&M University (FAMU) Rattler. Now considered one of the best lyricists to ever grace the hip-hop conversation, Common walked the h ...
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MORROW, Ga. - The highly anticipated SIAC men's basketball championship between Morehouse College and Tuskegee University was already charged with emotion, but ESPN's decision to replay the controversial Benjy Taylor handcuffing incident further igni ...
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