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Winston-Salem State University flag football players celebrate after winning the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship on April 11, 2026, at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina. HBCU

Historically Black colleges take the lead in driving the growth of women’s flag football

As the sport surges in popularity across the country, multiple HBCUs are launching programs to create opportunities to compete at the collegiate level

The Howard University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams celebrate on the podium after winning the Northeast Conference Championship meet at Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio. HBCU

For Howard women’s swimming and diving team, championship is ‘for all those who paved the way’

Program celebrates winning its first Northeast Conference title as men’s team captures its third in four years

Otis Stroud, Johnson C. Smith University’s public address announcer, calls a game against Winston-Salem State University on Feb, 18, 2026. HBCU

The mic has always been on for longtime Johnson C. Smith announcer Otis Stroud

‘The Voice of the Golden Bulls’ for more than four decades, alum will be inducted into the CIAA Hall of Fame during this year’s annual basketball tournament

Delaware State wrestlers Louise Juitt and Haylie Briscoe grapple during a live drill at women’s wrestling practice on Nov. 12, 2025, in Dover, Delaware. HBCU

Delaware State women wrestlers: ‘It’s our turn to make history … with people who look like us’

As the first Division I HBCU women’s wrestling program, the Hornets are challenging stereotypes and winning fans

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The post-grad playbook for former student-athletes

Here’s what to do when your playing career ends and your next move begins

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Alums: Fisk’s decision to end gymnastics program ‘makes it look like it was a waste’

Members and former coach of the inaugural team express shock, confusion

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Howard University pitcher Ameenah Ballenger’s ‘uncomfortable’ transition has led to softball success

Ballenger’s revamped pitching helped the Bison secure their first conference title since 2022

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North Carolina A&T cheerleaders’ motto fueled push to second straight national title

Team leaned on faith and ‘better than yesterday’ mentality to overcome initial struggles during championship

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Shedeur Sanders’ confidence at the NFL combine rubbed some the wrong way. It shouldn’t have

The reaction to Sanders’ appearance highlights a longtime fear of Black confidence

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