HBCU


Izaiah Brockington is ready to follow in his father’s footsteps at the NCAA tournament
Twenty-five years ago, Antoine Brockington starred for underdog Coppin State. Now, his son is an Iowa State standout.

When will HBCUs get out of the NCAA tournament cellar?
No HBCU school has been seeded higher than 14 over the past eight years

How Jackson State women’s coach Tomekia Reed brought the team back to its winning ways
The Lady Tigers carry a 21-game win streak into the NCAA tournament

Behind the scenes of ‘On and Coppin’
The documentary describes how coach Ron ‘Fang’ Mitchell transformed a small HBCU into a powerhouse

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

How an HBCU created a college coaching path for Cynthia Cooper-Dyke
The Texas Southern women’s basketball coach uses her life experiences as a constant lesson for her players

Deion Sanders reveals how blood clots led to toe amputation during 2021 season in docuseries
The Jackson State coach underwent eight surgeries in three weeks during the season, in part to save his leg

N.C. A&T will be in a race to make history at NCAA Indoor Championships
The fifth-ranked Aggies are looking to become the first HBCU team to win at nationals

Norfolk State men and Howard women prepare for MEAC tournaments as top seeds
The Spartans are looking to make their second straight NCAA tournament appearance, while the Bison women are hoping to end a 21-year drought

Chris Paul is pushing for increased voter engagement at HBCUs
The Phoenix Suns guard wants to empower young Black voters: ‘Now is not the time to look away. We all gotta lean in now.’

After successful tournaments, CIAA looking to extend its stay in Baltimore
The league and city are working on agreements that could keep events there until 2026

How Thomas ‘Snacks’ Lee is creating a lasting impact from his viral moment at Jackson State
The former JSU team manager has leveraged his social media stardom

N.C. A&T leaving Big South for Colonial Athletic Association
Board of trustees vote sends Aggies to second sports league in two years

A reborn HBCU in Detroit is opening a Black-owned footwear factory
Pensole Lewis College is a new design school for sneakerheads