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Ja’Tyre Carter’s rise to the NFL was sparked by an unexpected change of heart
The former Southern University offensive lineman had hoop dreams growing up, but was convinced by his high school coach to pursue a career in football
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Jackson State’s Travis Hunter and Deion Sanders bonded over a mutual interest
The five-star recruit is more than just a football player — he also loves to fish. It’s an interest he shares with his new head coach.
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Dismissed Grambling State volleyball players still uncertain about their future
While several Tigers players continue to speak out after the entire roster was cut, Grambling officials start formal review of allegations
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Delaware State explores ‘options’ after women’s lacrosse team bus is stopped and searched in Georgia
Hornets coach Pamella Jenkins recalls: ‘In that moment I felt angry and helpless’
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‘Another Act’: Anthony Anderson has ‘always been comfortable in the skin that I’m in’
The actor talks managing Type 2 diabetes, his Howard University graduation and what happens after ‘black-ish’
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I faced my share of challenges, but the HBCU experience owes me nothing
Transitioning from Florida A&M to North Carolina A&T, this Rhoden Fellow witnessed the highs and lows of attending a historically Black college
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While I had big shoes to fill at Morgan State, I proudly accepted the challenge
How anti-literacy laws inspired this Rhoden Fellow to follow in the footsteps of some of Morgan State’s most prestigious journalists
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Reflecting on FAMU’s Rattler resilience
A Rhoden Fellow reminisces about his Florida A&M experience and what it means to graduate from an HBCU
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At Howard, I gained a sense of community and the camaraderie I had been longing for
How a popular dance introduced this Rhoden Fellow to Black college life
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At Hampton, I found a home away from home and a true sense of brotherhood
‘In choosing Hampton, I truly believe that I have gotten an education for life’
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How Hampton University opened my eyes to the HBCU lifestyle
A Rhoden Fellow from the 2022 class shares her experiences of attending an HBCU: ‘I wouldn’t trade any moment I’ve had’
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‘The Long Game’ documentary goes inside Makur Maker’s brief tenure at Howard
The five-episode series on Apple TV+ doesn’t shy away from the tension of the basketball prospect’s only season with the Bison
Locker Room Talk
Was the 2022 NFL draft the start of giving HBCUs a chance again?
The HBCU-to-pros pipeline may not be as rich as it was 30 years ago, but former NFL player and Delaware State coach Rod Milstead believes the talent and dedication are there
Social Media
Meet some of the top social media influencers at HBCUs
Students are taking advantage of their chance to effect change, make a dollar or inspire through their social feeds