
HBCU History


Shannon Sharpe salutes HBCU receiver who broke his record
"Shannon Sharpe salutes HBCU receiver who broke his record"Shannon Sharpe saluted the young man who broke a Savannah State record he held for 35 years.
HBCU football legend to recieve 2024 Trailblazer Award
"HBCU football legend to recieve 2024 Trailblazer Award"He led his HBCU to a 36-7 record as a four-year starter, winning three conference championships. He was also named the Black...
Legendary HBCU football coach headed to another Hall of Fame
"Legendary HBCU football coach headed to another Hall of Fame"Pete Richardson is already a member of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, Winston-Salem State University Hall of Fame, and the Black...
Jackson State football adds six legends to its Sports Hall of Fame
"Jackson State football adds six legends to its Sports Hall of Fame"A handful of legendary JSU football Tigers will get their flowers with a Hall of Fame induction.
HBCU, Grambling legends still in the mix for Pro Football HoF
"HBCU, Grambling legends still in the mix for Pro Football HoF"Twenty-five candidates in the Contributor category have moved one step closer to election for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of...
HBCU legacy of Walter Patyon honored in Campus Store collection
"HBCU legacy of Walter Patyon honored in Campus Store collection"The Walter Payton Collection is available at the JSU bookstore and serves as a reminder of where his journey to greatness began.
HBCU legend and iconic hoops coach honored in Philadelphia
"HBCU legend and iconic hoops coach honored in Philadelphia"A playground legend in his hometown of Philadelphia, PA, Bobby Lewis lifted his HBCU basketball team to prominence in the 1960's.
HBCU Football Dynasties in the 21st century: The best, the rise, the fall
"HBCU Football Dynasties in the 21st century: The best, the rise, the fall"HBCU football has seen its share of dominant programs rise and fall. We take an in-depth look.
Harris-Walz ticket endorsed by HBCU, NFL legends
"Harris-Walz ticket endorsed by HBCU, NFL legends"HBCU football legends endorse Howard University alumna and current Vice President Kamala Harris for President.
HBCU wrestling program joins nation’s oldest conference
"HBCU wrestling program joins nation’s oldest conference"Morgan State joins the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association as its first ever HBCU member.
HBCU women’s hoops legend gets name on Philadelphia street
"HBCU women’s hoops legend gets name on Philadelphia street"The Cheney WBB legend receives a major honor in her hometown.
HBCU Olympian and Jamaican track icon passes away at 97
"HBCU Olympian and Jamaican track icon passes away at 97"Rhoden's legacy is one of perseverance, excellence, and national pride. His achievements paved the way for future generations of HBCU and Jamaican...
Bill Hayes to be honored during Wake, NC A&T football game
"Bill Hayes to be honored during Wake, NC A&T football game"The first black assistant coach in ACC history will be the 'open the gate honoree' as NC A&T visits Wake Forest to...