Brown Girls Do Gymnastics (BGDG) is actively promoting diversity within gymnastics through its annual summer camps hosted at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Founded by Coach Derrin Moore, BGDG seeks to empower Black and Brown gi ...
Posted Friday, July 19th 2024 at 1:14PM
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In the 2024 MLB Draft, Canyon Brown, a catcher from North Carolina A&T, was selected by the Kansas City Royals as the 257th overall pick in the ninth round. This selection marks a significant milestone for North Carolina A&T, as it represents the hig ...
Posted Thursday, July 18th 2024 at 9:14AM
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Randy Flores, a standout baseball player from Alabama State University, achieved a significant milestone in his career when he was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels Baseball Club in the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Amateur Draft on July 15, 2024. Thi ...
Posted Thursday, July 18th 2024 at 9:03AM
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Howard University's men’s and women’s golf teams have been selected to compete in the 2024 St. Andrews Links Collegiate tournament, a prestigious event set to take place in St. Andrews, Scotland. The tournament, presented by TopGolf and World Wid ...
Posted Tuesday, July 16th 2024 at 11:23AM
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Jacoby Jones, a beloved figure in the NFL and a celebrated member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Hall of Fame, tragically passed away at the age of 40 in his home on July 13, 2024. Jones, who had just celebrated his birt ...
Posted Monday, July 15th 2024 at 11:21AM
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The second annual HBCU Swingman Classic, held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, showcased the vibrant culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in an atmosphere reminiscent of a spirited college Homecoming. The event featured a ...
Posted Monday, July 15th 2024 at 11:12AM
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Talladega College, renowned as the second historically Black college or university (HBCU) to establish a gymnastics program and the first in Alabama, faces a critical moment. Recently, the college administration announced the imminent closure of thei ...
Posted Monday, July 15th 2024 at 10:35AM
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Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, currently serving as the commissioner of the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) based in New Orleans, recently participated in the She’s Got Time Women in Sports Summit. There, she engaged deeply in discussions surrounding lea ...
Posted Friday, July 12th 2024 at 3:23PM
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Allen Media Group's HBCU Go has announced plans to televise 26 college football games played by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The games will feature teams from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the South ...
Posted Friday, July 12th 2024 at 3:09PM
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Peak Sports, represented by attorney Cooper Walker of Frost Echols, has formally responded to recent statements made by Dr. Skip Perkins, the Athletic Director at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Perkins made several claims during a board me ...
Posted Thursday, July 11th 2024 at 9:43AM
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We are exploring the rich tradition of rivalries among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), emphasizing their profound impact beyond sports. These rivalries, such as the "Battle of the Real HU" between Howard University and Hampton U ...
Posted Thursday, July 11th 2024 at 9:25AM
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This article delves into the multifaceted decision-making process for Black student-athletes considering historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) over predominantly white institutions (PWIs). It highlights several compelling factors that ...
Posted Thursday, July 11th 2024 at 9:17AM
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The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference has undergone a significant transformation, rebranding itself as the HBCU Athletic Conference. This strategic initiative aims to elevate visibility and celebrate the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Univers ...
Posted Wednesday, July 10th 2024 at 12:25PM
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Wake Forest University's men's basketball team will launch its upcoming season with a focus on diversity and regional rivalries, featuring matchups against two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The season opener on November 4 at t ...
Posted Wednesday, July 10th 2024 at 11:54AM
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Malone Silver, currently the Associate Athletic Director for Academics and Compliance at Jackson State University (JSU), has been appointed as a member of the Division I Legislative Committee, marking a significant role within the NCAA governance str ...
Posted Wednesday, July 10th 2024 at 11:43AM
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