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Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South performs with Usher at Super Bowl LVIII
Marching band played on the field during R&B superstar’s halftime show A week after Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South...
Feb 12, 20241 min read
The Celebration Bowl spotlights HBCU football’s best. It almost never happened
One of the challenges of being a visionary is that others can’t always see what you see. Dr. Dennis Thomas knows this from experience. In...
Dec 14, 20237 min read
Florida Memorial University band ready for bright lights
The Florida Memorial University Band, known as ‘The Roar,’ is set to introduce itself to the HBCU world this week when it hits the ‘Band...
Dec 13, 20233 min read
2023 Celebration Bowl: Tale of the tape about the biggest HBCU game of the year
What: 2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia) Who: Florida A&M vs Howard When: Saturday, 12 p.m. ET...
Dec 12, 20235 min read
Trio Garner All-American Football Honors
Two Alabama A&M University student-athletes were selected to the College Football Network HBCU All-American College Football Team and one...
Dec 11, 20231 min read
HBCU football players were selected to the D2 All-American team. See who was honored
The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) has announced its Division II All-American teams, featuring four HBCU defensive players....
Dec 8, 20231 min read
Celebration Bowl by the numbers: Florida A&M University vs. Howard University
The Cricket Celebration Bowl will crown a new champion this year. Howard University is making its first appearance in the game. The...
Dec 7, 20233 min read
South Carolina State University alumnus hired as FCS head coach
Former South Carolina State University player and coach Joel Taylor has been named head football coach at West Georgia. Taylor, who most...
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Top HBCU Homecomings 2023
‘Twas the most wonderful time of the HBCU year! This homecoming season students and alumni nationwide united to celebrate their pride and...
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Willie Simmons Could Be An Excellent Candidate For Tulane University
Willie Simmons may be ready for the next step as a head coach - Tulane could be a great destination. Before Florida A&M won the 2023 SWAC...
Dec 4, 20232 min read
Celebration Bowl Championship Week Day Party
Date(s): 12/10/23 Start time: 2:00 PM End time: 6:00 PM Calendar: Google or iCal Location: Uptown Comedy Corner 397 North Central Avenue...
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Spirits Giant Diageo Celebrates 50th Bayou Classic With $50K Donations To Grambling & Southern Univ
Spirits powerhouse DIAGEO celebrates the 50th Bayou Classic with $50k Scholarships to Grambling State University and Southern University....
Nov 30, 20232 min read
HBCU National Bands Of The Year - The Final Four | 2023
The Final Four participants of the 2023 National Band of the Year have been confirmed for December 15th. The 2023 HBCU Band of the Year...
Nov 29, 20232 min read
Bayou Classic attendance outpaced FCS playoffs by huge margin
The Bayou Classic took place this week, and once again, the game between Southern University and Grambling State University outpaced the...
Nov 28, 20231 min read
Virginia State University To Become 1st HBCU To Host Presidential Debate
A general election presidential debate is being hosted at an HBCU for the first time in history. Last week, the Commission on...
Nov 27, 20231 min read
HBCU Homecoming 2023 Attendance Tracker
HBCUs experienced large crowds during homecoming football games in 2023. HBCU homecoming season has ended and alumni and students packed...
Nov 24, 20231 min read
HBCU Band of the Year National Championship Rankings, 11/22
The November Rankings for the Band of the Year competition to be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 15. ESPN Events' Band of the Year...
Nov 23, 20232 min read
Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade to be led by Alabama HBCU marching band
Alabama A&M University’s Marching Maroon and White Band will kick-off the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday in New York...
Nov 22, 20232 min read
This school is the first HBCU to host a general presidential debate
Virginia State University will be the first historically black college or university to host a general election presidential debate in...
Nov 21, 20232 min read
2023 FCS HBCU football attendance numbers revealed
Jackson State leads all of the FCS in attendance but several other HBCUs are in the top 10 among all schools. HERO Sports recently...
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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