NFL keeping watch on return of HBCUs to national prominence An uptick in national prominence for programs at historically Black colleges and universities has caught the eyes of NFL evaluators The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022
Viral sensation USC Cardinal Divas strive to 'create a Black space for Black women' LOS ANGELES — Princess Lang pressed send on her innocent tweet. If she got 50 likes on this simple, seven-second video clip of her dancing, the junior majoring in musical theater at USC would feel so famous. Los Angeles Times · Oct 7, 2022
Deion Sanders Discusses Double Standard Amid Job Rumors Coach Prime has a bone to pick with the disparity in interest in him as a coach and HBCU players as NFL prospects. Sports Illustrated · Sep 29, 2022
How to fit a top-tier HBCU marching band and the gospel tradition onto one album The massive sound of The Aristocrat of Bands, a highly respected HBCU marching band, and the overflowing history of gospel combine on a single album (with a great title) — 'The Urban Hymnal.' WEKU · Sep 27, 2022
Joel Klatt Predicts Deion Sanders Will Coach At Auburn Next Coach Prime may be content at Jackson State, but he could quickly find himself on the wish-list of SEC program. Sports Illustrated · Sep 27, 2022
Column: HBCUs are good for your health ATLANTA -- Kyla Emory’s first introduction to a historically black college and university (HBCU) came from watching reruns of “A Different World.” That spinoff of “The Cosby Show” set at a fictional HBCU left her dreaming of attending a predominantly Black college. Tribune News Service · Sep 16, 2022
Deion Sanders, Jackson State Delivered in Southern Heritage Classic After the latest entertaining meeting between the Tigers and Tennessee State, the popular series now sits in limbo as the HBCUs explore other possibilities. Sports Illustrated · Sep 11, 2022
History will be made by UCLA on Saturday: Five things to watch against Alabama State LOS ANGELES — It's going to be historic, it just might not be entertaining. Los Angeles Times · Sep 10, 2022
Deion Sanders and Jackson State Provide Hope in Opening Win Amid Water Crisis JSU football dominated in its 2022 Orange Blossom Classic win against Florida A&M, providing an escape for the city as it grapples with a water crisis. Sports Illustrated · Sep 5, 2022
Can former NBA stars restore glory to HBCU college basketball? Former players such as Kenny Anderson and Reggie Theus are working to bring historically black colleges back to prominence The Guardian - US · Sep 1, 2022
For Shasta Averyhardt, Golf Has Become a Sanctuary Again After a few years away from the game, Averyhardt came back to the LPGA Tour with a focus on balancing the demands of golf with her mental health. Sports Illustrated · Aug 30, 2022
Winners and losers from college football’s ‘Week 0’ Some teams stood out for the right reasons. Others... not so much. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 29, 2022
Titans Great Eddie George Won’t Let Son Play for These Two Schools The Tennessee State coach and NFL legend voiced his thoughts on his son’s future college decision. Sports Illustrated · Aug 28, 2022
Previewing Deion Sanders, Jackson State and the Entire SWAC Lineup With the support of nearly a dozen corporate sponsors, high-level recruiting and the new wave of name, image and likeness opportunities, the SWAC’s stock continues to rise. Sports Illustrated · Aug 27, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 26, 2022 Why Marvel (and Black Panther 2) fans should tune into Howard vs. Alabama State ESPN's broadcast of the season-opening HBCU football game will feature special previews of an upcoming Marvel film.
The Guardian - US · Aug 18, 2022 US universities are pipelines to the defense industry. What does that say about our morals? Much of our higher education system is a glorified feeder for Lockheed Martin and other defense industry firms
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 15, 2022 Secret Superstars for Week 1 of the 2022 NFL preseason Touchdown Wire's Doug Farrar has scoured preseason tape, and here are his Secret Superstars for Week 1 of this NFL preseason.
WEKU · Aug 15, 2022 After the rise of BLM, Black students and their families are heading back to HBCUs Some historically Black colleges and universities have seen increases in application and enrollment numbers after years of decline.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 12, 2022 Unheralded HBCU WR Shemar Bridges was a secret superstar for Ravens in NFL debut Fort Valley State receiver Shemar Bridges, ignored in the draft process, blew it up for the Ravens in his NFL debut.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 4, 2022 How One Former Pro is Diversifying Lacrosse Following a stint with Major League Lacrosse, Chazz Woodson went on to coach the only active D-I program at an HBCU.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022 Angelina Jolie reveals daughter Zahara will attend Spelman College in the fall ‘A very special place and an honor to have a family member as a new Spelman girl,’ the actor said
Los Angeles Times · Jul 26, 2022 Roland Martin believes in Black-owned media, and he’s using his own money to prove it Veteran journalist and political analyst Roland Martin’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., is filled with vibrant paintings and prints by Black artists. But the one that speaks loudest is the large collage topped with bold, large letters that say #BlackOwnedMediaMatters.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 25, 2022 Jocelyn Monroe Wants to Make Your Dreams Come True The innovative executive for Creative Artist Agency is using her global expertise to build a diversity pipeline for future leaders.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 22, 2022 Sanders: JSU ’Not Ready’ to Play School Like Alabama The Tigers coach said he needs to beef up his offensive and defensive lines before playing a program like the Crimson Tide.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2022 Freshman phenom highlights inaugural winners of Black College Golf Coaches Association Awards College of Charleston's Kieron Van Wyk stole the show.