When Chris Paul booked an appearance on Good Morning America for June 19, he didn’t come to talk about being involved in a trade with Bradley Beal.
The 38-year-old was in New York to promote his new book — “Sixty-One.” But, of course, he e ...
Posted Tuesday, June 20th 2023 at 5:51PM
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In an exclusive interview with HBCU Connect, Diamond Johnson discussed her decision to attend an HBCU rather than a regular Power 5 school. Diamond shared with us her journey, from her initial interest in Historically Black Colleges to the invaluable ...
Posted Friday, June 16th 2023 at 2:50PM
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USA Today released its annual report regarding revenue and expenses for 232 NCAA Division I athletics programs, including HBCUs.
Among Black Colleges, North Carolina A&T leads the way with $16,372,030. Next up was Delaware State University with $1 ...
Posted Wednesday, June 14th 2023 at 5:46PM
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DENVER — As the NBA’s postseason continues, the Finals’ move to Florida comes at a time when that state has become ground zero for a legislative assault on diversity, equity and inclusion. There is a push from the governor’s mansion to erase ...
Posted Wednesday, June 7th 2023 at 12:42PM
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Linebackers are, more often than not, the X-factor of the defense.
HBCU players such as James Houston, Aubrey Miller, and Isaiah Land are examples of linebackers who excelled at the position.
The next crop of linebackers aim to make a similar m ...
Posted Wednesday, May 31st 2023 at 1:46PM
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Six individuals with ties to Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been selected to receive grants from the Pioli Family Fund for HBCU Coaches and Scouts to help them fulfill career development goals.
The six recip ...
Posted Thursday, May 25th 2023 at 3:16PM
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Although Isaiah Bolden of Jackson State was the only HBCU football player taken during the 2023 NFL Draft, a multitude of former Black College standouts have signed with teams as undrafted free agents. Here is where they landed and what they signed f ...
Posted Wednesday, May 24th 2023 at 11:08AM
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NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- Joe Bryant Jr.'s trophy case is getting quite crowded and Thursday saw him add another national honor to an already impressive resume.
Bryant was named HBCU National Player of the Year by BOXTOROW, becoming the first Norfolk St ...
Posted Friday, March 24th 2023 at 1:52PM
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Black College Football teams are beginning preparations for the 2023 season in earnest and that includes spring football games across the four NCAA HBCU conferences and other leagues that have HBCU members.
Below is a list of teams who have confir ...
Posted Thursday, March 23rd 2023 at 4:48PM
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HBCU teams are often underdogs in the NCAA Tournament. However, that doesn’t mean they’re lacking in talent. In fact, HBCU teams are responsible for some of the biggest upsets in NCAA history.
Furthermore, we’ve witnessed some of the greates ...
Posted Tuesday, March 21st 2023 at 12:37PM
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There were no tears in Kenneth Blakeney’s eyes after Howard University suffered a first round loss to Kansas University.
No doubt, Howard’s 96-68 loss to the top seed stung even though it was expected by most. But Blakeney found a silver lini ...
Posted Friday, March 17th 2023 at 11:15AM
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Bethune-Cookman University head football coach Raymond Woodie Jr. announces today (March 15, 2023) his full 2023 coaching and support staff, featuring three returning staff members and 13 new hires.
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Posted Thursday, March 16th 2023 at 12:02PM
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During his first season as head basketball coach at Howard University, in 2019-2020, Kenny Blakeney tried to tune out all the noise. That task, however, proved near impossible. His team slogged through a 4-29 season. ...
Posted Thursday, March 16th 2023 at 10:52AM
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HBCU baseball is back in Ohio as Wilberforce baseball program is back in full swing after being inactive for nearly 80 years.
“It’s been nearly seven years in the making,” Wilberforce University’s head baseball coach Roosevelt Barnes tol ...
Posted Wednesday, March 15th 2023 at 1:51PM
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