Jacqie McWilliams Archives

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

By Mia Berry

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

By Kamryn Jackson

HBCU

CIAA tournament’s salute to its female athletes is personal for commissioner

Jacqie McWilliams-Parker reflects on being part of ‘her-story’ as conference celebrates the 50th anniversary of the women’s championship tourney

By Cayla Sweazie

HBCU

Memories of ‘A Different World’ and ‘School Daze’ remain strong for HBCUs and administrators

Stars of the 1980s TV show and film tour campuses to describe the legacy of both projects, which still resonate with school officials

By Mia Berry

HBCU

Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams’ drive to transform CIAA shows no signs of slowing

‘We’re gonna celebrate the highs and the lows and continue to grow,’ says the leader of the oldest HBCU athletic conference after 11 years at the helm

By Mia Berry