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Michael Jordan on the bench with Reverend Jesse Jackson in 1994
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson: Field general, friend and fan

From his football playing days to his relationships with sports’ stars, Jackson recognized the power and vulnerability of the athlete
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Jackson State defensive lineman Quincy Ivory reacts to a play against Grambling State during the Las Vegas HBCU Classic on Oct. 25, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. HBCU

Remember the names of these top HBCU players in the run-up to this year’s NFL draft

Standouts range from 2025 Harlon Hill Trophy winner Curtis Allen of Virginia Union to SWAC Defensive Player of the Year Quincy Ivory of Jackson State
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Virginia Union RB Curtis Allen a worthy candidate as Division II’s top player

Allen is a finalist for the Harlon Hill Award, given to the player of the year in D-II football
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ESPN's Harry Lyles (left) interviews South Carolina State head coach Chennis Berry after Berry's Bulldogs defeated Prairie View A&M 40-38 at the Celebration Bowl on Dec. 13, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. HBCU

‘To God, be the glory’: South Carolina State earns redemption in Celebration Bowl win

40-38 victory over Prairie View A&M gives the Bulldogs their first Black college football national championship under head coach Chennis Berry
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Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson directs his players against Jackson State during the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship game at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium on Dec. 6, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi. HBCU

The most memorable quotes (so far) from Prairie View A&M coach Tremaine Jackson

As the Panthers prepare for the Celebration Bowl, here are the moments this season when his words made people stop, listen and understand his mentality
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The Celebration Bowl trophy is seen on the field after Jackson State defeated South Carolina State for the championship on Dec. 14, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. HBCU

10 years after its debut, Celebration Bowl has become a Black college football benchmark

National championship game finally took root after yearslong push, $1 million incentive
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Ja'Juan Seider (center), Notre Dame's associate head coach and running backs coach, talks with players during a game against Syracuse on Nov. 22, 2025, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. HBCU

Florida A&M needs a head football coach. Here are 5 candidates who should get a call.

This season, the Rattlers failed to finish above .500 for the first time since 2017
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South Carolina State head coach Chennis Berry watches the action during the second half of the 2024 Celebration Bowl on Dec. 14, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. HBCU

Pain of 2024 Celebration Bowl loss drives South Carolina State’s bid for redemption

Head coach Chennis Berry and the Bulldogs spent the offseason focused on improving on past mistakes and bringing newcomers on the team up to speed
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South Carolina State quarterback Billy Atkins (center) ranks second in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in passing yards and passing touchdowns this season. HBCU

Celebration Bowl gives South Carolina State quarterback Billy Atkins another title shot

He transferred after helping James Madison win its first bowl game. Now the former second-string signal caller hopes to lead the Bulldogs to a win as QB1
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Marshall Faulk watches from the sideline during a Colorado football game on Oct. 11, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. Faulk, Colorado's running backs coach, is the new head coach of Southern University's football program. HBCU

Here’s what new Southern University head coach Marshall Faulk needs to focus on first

Building a local recruiting pipeline and tapping fellow NFL alumni who’ve transitioned to coaching at HBCUs should be among his top priorities
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