HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

A storied Los Angeles high school band had fallen on hard times. Then along came Mr J

Inglewood’s program had been chain-sawed by financial challenges and the pandemic, but Joseph Jauregui built it back up – and his students are winning scholarships

The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2025

MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to financially strengthen HBCUs

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $70 million to the UNCF, the largest private provider of scholarships to Black students

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

"Terroristic threats" disrupt life at Black schools across the U.S.

Officials urge the FBI to act as the hoaxes close campuses and cancel activities.

Axios · Sep 11, 2025

‘HillmanTok’: how The Cosby Show inspired resistance to Trump’s war on Black education

A riff on the university setting of A Different World, the world’s first crowd-sourced HBCU is expanding online

The Guardian - US · Apr 9, 2025

HBCU players struggle to make the professional leagues. Will an All-Star Game help?

The last time a player from a historically black college made the NBA was in 2010. Work is underway to open up the pathway to the pros

The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2025

Shedeur Sanders Explains Decision to Play Alamo Bowl Rather Than Opt Out

The Colorado quarterback will wrap up his impressive college career at the Alamo Bowl.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 27, 2024

The race to find the next Deion Sanders is heating up at HBCUs

Let's hope that, on the way to finding the next Prime, everyone doesn't forget what these schools are really here for.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 27, 2024

Ex-NFL Star DeSean Jackson to Take Head Coaching Job at HBCU Delaware State

The longtime wide receiver is reportedly heading back to campus.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 26, 2024

Beyoncé’s Netflix halftime show had 4 hidden easter eggs, including Blue Ivy’s cameo

Beyoncé doesn't just perform. She creates an EXPERIENCE.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 26, 2024

Teddy Bridgewater Garners College, NFL Coaching Interest After Coaching HS to State Title

Bridgewater left open a possible return to the field but he's picked up plenty of interest as a coach.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 21, 2024