Cicero Leak is helping bring HBCU sports and lifestyle content to television (Raleigh, North Carolina) – Cicero Leak has made his name representing the likes of Shark Tank’s Daymond John, SiriusXM’s Sway Calloway, Grammy Award Winner Fantasia Barrino, Academy Award-nominated film director James Fargo, V-103’s Big Tigger and Bel-Air’s April Parker Jones. Along with representing… Continue reading Cicero Leak Brings HBCU Sports and Lifestyle Content to Television
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Texas Southern University Opens New Athletic Facility
A Texas HBCU recently cut the ribbon after opening a new athletic facility featuring the latest state-of-the-art equipment. The Texas Southern University (TSU) Department of Athletics just announced the ribbon-cutting for its new athletic strength and conditioning facility. The 6,600-square-foot venue features new state-of-the-art weights and weight machines, offices for strength and conditioning staff, as… Continue reading Texas Southern University Opens New Athletic Facility
Kym Whitley to Host HBCU Honors Awards
The 2nd Annual HBCU Honors, Presented By Procter & Gamble Celebrates Black Excellence With A Star-Studded Lineup And Powerhouse Honorees Will Packer, Lonnie Johnson, and Jewel Burks Solomon Hosted by Actress Kym Whitley, Performances and Tributes Include Award-Winning Artists Fantasia, Hezekiah Walker, MC Lyte, Erica Campbell, J. Ivy, Mac Royals, and… Continue reading Kym Whitley to Host HBCU Honors Awards
A Different World HBCU College Tour Extended After Successful Sold-Out Run
Over 35 years ago, we all entered “A Different World” when some of us experienced life at an HBCU (Historically black colleges and universities) for the first time when we watched the characters on a spinoff from “The Cosby Show” start their collegiate paths. Now, the cast of the successful NBC show has completed A… Continue reading A Different World HBCU College Tour Extended After Successful Sold-Out Run
Charlotte To Host Inaugural Black College Invitational Championship In March 2025
A new basketball tournament featuring HBCU (Historically black colleges and universities) teams will be taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina in Spring 2025. The inaugural Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC) has been announced and will be played at the Bojangles Coliseum from March 20-23, 2025. 16 Division I and Division II teams from the Power… Continue reading Charlotte To Host Inaugural Black College Invitational Championship In March 2025
EBONY HBCU Yard Fest Takes Place on Tuesday, September 24
This fall, EBONY, the iconic and beloved Black-owned media company, will be stomping the yard at Morehouse College for its first-ever EBONY HBCU Yard Fest, a fun-filled collegiate event designed to celebrate and uplift student life at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Set to take place on Tuesday, September 24 from 5-8pm EST, this campus… Continue reading EBONY HBCU Yard Fest Takes Place on Tuesday, September 24
NBA Player Dennis Smith Jr. Sponsors Upcoming HBCU Golf Tournament
Fayetteville State University has announced that the upcoming McDougal-Scurry Golf Tournament will be sponsored by Fayetteville-native and NBA player, Dennis Smith, Jr., and the Two-Six Project. The McDougal-Scurry Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, September 6 at the Gates Four Golf and Country Club in Fayetteville. Funds raised for the tournament will go toward… Continue reading NBA Player Dennis Smith Jr. Sponsors Upcoming HBCU Golf Tournament
Jackson State University Receives National Academy of Inventors’ Founders Award
Jackson State University (JSU) proudly announces its historic recognition as the recipient of the prestigious Founders Award from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This achievement makes JSU the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and the first institution in Mississippi to be honored. The Founder’s Award is presented to institutions significantly contributing to… Continue reading Jackson State University Receives National Academy of Inventors’ Founders Award
CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase on Saturday, December 28
“CBS SPORTS CLASSIC: HBCU SHOWCASE” TO FEATURE HBCU RIVALRY GAMES IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER ON DEC. 28 North Carolina Central at North Carolina A&T at 2:00 PM, ET Howard at Hampton at 4:00 PM, ET Games to be Broadcast Nationally on CBS and Streamed Live on Paramount+ CBS Sports will present two… Continue reading CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase on Saturday, December 28
Honda Battle of the Bands Announces First 2 HBCU Marching Bands for 2025 Lineup
North Carolina A&T University and Southern University are the first two bands selected to perform at the 2025 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase in Los Angeles Fan voting starts today to select two of six participating bands to be announced on Sept. 10 Tickets for the Feb. 1, 2025 event are now on… Continue reading Honda Battle of the Bands Announces First 2 HBCU Marching Bands for 2025 Lineup
Alabama A&M University Bringing Back Men’s Cross Country Program
A year before the school celebrates 150 years in existence, Alabama A&M University has announced that it is reinstating an athletic program that has been dormant for 30 years. Alabama A&M’s Director of Athletics, Dr. Paul A. Bryant, has stated that the university is bringing back the men’s cross country team, starting this fall. The… Continue reading Alabama A&M University Bringing Back Men’s Cross Country Program
College Football Hall Of Fame Coach Doug Porter Dead At 94
A longtime HBCU football coach, Doug Porter has recently died at the age of 94. According to The Associated Press, Porter, who was the oldest living member of the College Football Hall of Fame, died on June 5. Porter was a head coach at various HBCUs (Historically black colleges and universities) including Mississippi Valley State… Continue reading College Football Hall Of Fame Coach Doug Porter Dead At 94
National Battle of the Bands Honors HBCU Heritage with ‘The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands’
The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is thrilled to announce the re-airing of “The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands” this June in celebration of Black Music Month. This captivating film pays tribute to the rich heritage and ongoing legacy of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands, featuring the exceptional performances of… Continue reading National Battle of the Bands Honors HBCU Heritage with ‘The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands’
No HBCU Football Players Were Taken In NFL Draft, But Here Are Some Being Given a Chance To Make It On A Team
There were 257 football players selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, yet, none of those were from an HBCU (Historically black colleges and universities). Luckily, some athletes who did attend one will still have a chance to play in the league this upcoming season. Despite the recent success that NFL Hall of Famer, Deion “Coach… Continue reading No HBCU Football Players Were Taken In NFL Draft, But Here Are Some Being Given a Chance To Make It On A Team
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall Of Fame To Offer 5 Scholarships For HBCU Students
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame has announced that it will continue its partnership with HBCU program Kia’s “Accelerate the Good” Program and will award five students with scholarships for the upcoming academic year. The initiative will continue after having success last year when it provided financial aid to five students who went to a… Continue reading Chick-fil-A College Football Hall Of Fame To Offer 5 Scholarships For HBCU Students