op-ed COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DEC 11 Heisman Trophy Ceremony

Nick Saban Should Mind His Own Business

University of Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban's allegations that Deion Sanders and Jackson State paid a top recruit to…
by Donovan Dooley
05.20.22
NFL Combine

2022 NFL Draft HBCU Prospect: Black College Narrative…

Josh Williams, a defensive back from Fayetteville State projected to be selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, told NewsOne in…
by Donovan Dooley
04.28.22
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 14 Jackson State v Tennessee State

Tennessee State vs. Notre Dame Spotlights 'Payout Games'

The announcement that Tennessee State will face Notre Dame in football spotlights the ongoing conversation about HBCUs playing “payout games”…
by Donovan Dooley
04.08.22
Texas A&M-CC v Texas Southern

Are HBCUs Treated Fairly During NCAA Tournament?

The NCAA tournament is arguably the biggest event in all of college athletics that brings a sizable payday for many…
by Donovan Dooley
03.17.22
NCAA FOOTBALL: NO7 28 Baylor at TCU

Art Briles Quickly Resigns From Grambling After Backlash

Infamous former Baylor University football coach Art Briles quickly resigned as offensive coordinator at Grambling State after intense backlash from…
by Donovan Dooley
03.01.22
Iowa State v Baylor

Grambling State Criticized For Hiring Embattled Football Coach

Criticism abounded on social media over the choice for Grambling State University to hire Art Briles, the infamous former Baylor…
by Donovan Dooley
02.24.22
CIAA 2016 Fan Fest

CIAA Tournament Connects HBCU Generations, Culture Beyond Basketball

The true essence of the CIAA tournament isn't the basketball or even the star musical performances; it’s in the camaraderie,…
by Donovan Dooley
02.21.22
Cricket Celebration Bowl - South Carolina State v Jackson State

Jackson State QB Makes HBCU History With 'NIL'

Jackson State University's star quarterback Shedeur Sanders has signed a historic - and likely lucrative - "NIL" partnership with Gatorade,…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.27.22
Cricket Celebration Bowl - South Carolina State v Jackson State

Ex-Pro Athletes At HBCUs Fixing Coaching Diversity Issues

The attention and spotlight on HBCU sports are at one of their highest points in recent history. A huge reason…
by Donovan Dooley
01.24.22
Kevin Coleman Jr., top college football recruit who chose Jackson State University

Top Recruits Show HBCU Movement Isn't Solo Mission

Kevin Coleman Jr. and other top high school football recruits who choose to attend an HBCU need to be given…
by Donovan Dooley
01.13.22
Op-ed Cricket Celebration Bowl - South Carolina State v Jackson State

Deion Sanders Is Wrong About HBCU 'Payout Games

Jackson State University Head Football Coach Deion Sanders called the long-standing practice “payout games” the "ultimate sell-out" for HBCU football…
by Donovan Dooley
12.31.21
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DEC 18 Cricket Celebration Bowl - South Carolina State v Jackson State

Bowie State University: The Real HBCU National Champions

The Division II Bowie State Bulldogs had arguably the best season of any HBCU program. The squad won 12 games,…
by Donovan Dooley
12.20.21
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - First Four

March Madness: HBCUs Make NCAA Tournament History

After taking a year off because of the pandemic, the 2021 NCAA Tournament made a triumphant return and got off…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
09.30.21
Founder's Library at Howard University to be renovated

Howard University Cancels Remaining Basketball Season

The Howard University men's basketball team has canceled the remainder of its season because of health concerns over the COVID-19…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.26.21
Mississippi v Xavier

Ex-Coach Claims HBCU All-Star Game Idea Was Stolen

Former basketball coach Travis L. Williams claims his idea for an HBCU All-Star game was stolen by a company affiliated…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
09.29.21

Top Track Star Chooses HBCU Over White Colleges

In a now viral video, Randolph Ross, one of the nation's top high school track stars, spurned offers from several…
by Megan Sims
04.29.21