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Andscape roundtable: ‘Absolutely gutted’ Talladega gymnasts fight to save program
In its inaugural year of competition, college became the first HBCU program to win an NCAA-sanctioned meet
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Historically Black colleges capitalize on growing interest by adding sport options
Schools bolster athletic offerings beyond traditional football, basketball, track and field programs
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‘We’re the majority for once’: Fisk gymnasts spark joy, inspire other HBCUs
Team fulfills dreams of previous generations
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Fisk University grad and ‘Elvis’ actor Shonka Dukureh didn’t take her Hollywood shine for granted
The singer who played legendary blues pioneer Willie Mae ‘Big Mama’ Thornton dies at 44
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HBCUs giving former NBA players rare opportunities as college head coaches
The National Basketball Players Association is working to increase those numbers
Sports
Kenny Anderson is a long way from the bright lights of the NBA
After bankruptcy and a DUI, the former schoolboy legend is happy to be coaching at Fisk University
Culture
Thank you, Freedom Rider
Jim Zwerg, a white Wisconsin student, nearly died in ’61 alongside John Lewis to fight racism in the South