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Houston's HBCU powerhouse marching band anchors a Texas editorial in the fashion magazine's Summer 2026 issue, released on Juneteenth.

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Houston's HBCU powerhouse marching band anchors a Texas editorial in the fashion magazine's Summer 2026 issue, released on Juneteenth.

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John Grant views ESPN Events' partnership as a strategic alliance to grow their HBCU affiliated properties for the next three years with Toyota's strong international brand.

Jan 10, 2015; University Park, PA, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach C. Vivian Stringer answers questions from the media following the game against the Penn State Lady Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Rutgers defeated Penn State 71-51. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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The WBCA names C. Vivian Stringer its 2026 Betty F. Jaynes Lifetime Achievement Award winner, honoring the coach who led Cheyney to the 1982 NCAA title game.

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The conference is enhancing and rewarding the basketball experience for the teams with winning records during the regular season.

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Shyrone Chatman is Texas Southern's interim head basketball coach after Johnny Jones left for LSU. The longtime assistant details his path in an exclusive interview with HBCU Legends intern, David Hill.

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Four former Alabama State men's basketball players participated in fixing a 2024 game against Southern Miss. The NCAA has ruled all four permanently ineligible

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Texas Southern University hires DHR Global to lead its men's basketball coaching search. Inside the firm's track record and what it signals for the Tigers.

SWAC's Media-for-Equity Partnership with Mercurius Media Capital: The Pros and Cons

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SWAC announced its partnership with Mercurius Media Capital as a Strategic Limited Partner. Breaking down the pros and cons of the conference's media-for-equity bet.

HBCU Commissioners Again Address The Passage of the SCORE Act

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CIAA, MEAC, SIAC and SWAC commissioners send second letter to CBC Chair Yvette Clarke, reaffirming SCORE Act support and citing existential HBCU stakes.

Prairie View A&M 2026 Sports Banquet Honors Full List

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Lainey Niederhofer and Thierry Garcon earned the President's Awards as Prairie View A&M honored its student-athletes after a SWAC and NCAA Tournament year.

Morehouse College Lobs to CP3 for Keynote Address

Chris Paul will deliver the 142nd Morehouse College commencement keynote on May 17 -- believed to be the first NBA player to take the Century Campus lectern.

Oct 11, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Former Kentucky Wildcat and NBA player John Wall watches the action from the bench during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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The five-time NBA All-Star and former No. 1 overall pick joins the Howard Bison men’s basketball program after the team’s first NCAA Tournament victory in school history.

Mar 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Former NBA players Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter react before a game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

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Tracy McGrady talks HBCU exposure, Chris Paul's tournament push, the Rockets' point guard problem, his playoff picks and the May 15 OBL Orlando relaunch.

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Texas Southern launches a national coaching search with a search firm after Johnny Jones departs for LSU, targeting a leader to build on the Tigers' SWAC legacy.

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John Jones joins UTRGV as director of basketball operations under Brandon Chambers, completing the Jones family exit from Texas Southern after eight seasons.

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A Virginia Union legend returns to Lombardy Street for Panthers basketball.

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SWAC votes to eliminate non-Division I football opponents by 2027. Commissioner Dr. McClelland details the mandate, SWAC TV's 55M-minute surge, and $10.8M NCAA haul.

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The former assistant coach will take over the Jackson State Tigers men's basketball program after the departure of Mo Williams.

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Chris Wright was a highly coveted coach by the Hornets leadership after the departure of Madlock.

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TSU officially releases a statement regarding the departure of former head basketball coach Johnny Jones.

Mar 8, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Johnny Jones during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mississippi State won 79-52. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

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Coach Jones leaves TSU for an assistant role at LSU under head coach Will Wade.

Change Angela Cannon, aspireTV's EVP of Networks and Content Strategy, & GM, announced on HBCU Legends, season 2 for the "HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: SECRETS OF THE CITY" show.

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aspireTV EVP Angela Cannon tells HBCU Legends the Harlem Globetrotters travel series is renewed for Season 2, with Wu-Tang Clan cameos and a new HBCU scripted series on the way.

2026 HBCU ALL-STAR GAME - INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Everything you need to know about the 5th Annual HBCU All-Star Game — from the full rosters and award winners to tipoff time, broadcast details, and the week of events surrounding college basketball's biggest Easter Sunday showcase.

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Geno Auriemma's postgame behavior was unsportsmanlike. If Dawn Staley behaved the same way, what would the narrative be today

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Former Jackson State legendary women's basketball coach takes an immediate leave of absence at UNC Charlotte due to medial reasons.