Assata Shabazz

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Assata Shabazz, a proud HBCU legacy alum from the family line of NFL pioneer Robert “Stonewall” Jackson, grew up in a football-loving household and can rock cleats as easily as heels. She actively uses her passion for sports to tell the stories that often go untold.

Assata Shabazz
India Thorpe poses for a photo during track and field Media Day on Oct. 30, 2025, at the Holliman Athletic Center at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi.

Mississippi State’s India Thorpe won praise for her hair. She wants to win on the track.

The sprinter and hurdler spoke with Andscape about her viral media day photos, her background and training as the indoor season gets underway

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Morgan State alum DJ Heat provides the soundtrack for D.C. sports teams

Nicole Mosley also performed during games in Unrivaled’s inaugural season

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Many CIAA coaches’ love for the game took root while playing on conference courts

‘When you’re a player and if you aspire to coach, there’s always opportunities,’ commissioner Jacqie McWilliams-Parker says

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Special-edition jerseys celebrate the legacy of the CIAA tournament’s female athletes

Conference debuts commemorative uniforms for all 12 women’s teams

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Delaware State twins lean on their bonds and roots as they embrace Black college life

Siblings Kaseem and Kareem Watson say Philadelphia upbringing plays a big role in their style of play

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Morgan State welcomes back homecoming with new safety measures to ease concerns

New security plan increases number of police and cameras on campus in the wake of 2023 shooting at dorm

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Black college football classics showcase fierce rivalries with a side of fellowship

Games draw alumni back to brag and new students to cheer; mark these matchups on your calendar

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WNBA Changemaker Day a key tipoff to All-Star Weekend

League partners with Girls Scouts to emphasize commitment to underrepresented groups and young girls

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Student photographers bring HBCU Swingman Classic to life through their lenses

Creatives from Grambling State University, Morgan State University and Spelman College documented the game

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