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Oluwamodupe "Dupe" Oloyede Makes History as FAMU's First Female Head Drum Major

FAMU makes history with its first female head drum major.

BANDS

FAMU makes history with its first female head drum major.

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BANDS

The film, Celebrating Champions of Culture, will stream on Tubi and Amazon Prime Video, expanding the cultural digital footprint of the organization.

Basketball

Winston-Salem State University Women’s Team and Fayetteville State University Men’s Team are the tournament champions.

BANDS

The Marching 100 will be one of the six HBCU marching bands participating in the inaugural Palm Beaches Edition during MLK Day weekend.

BANDS

The inaugural Palm Beaches Edition will take flight during MLK Day weekend with five HBCU marching bands.

Football

HBCU football games will be featured on HBCU GO, ESPN, SWACTV, and more in Week 5.

Dec 14, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Jackson State Tigers fans wave a flag against the South Carolina State Bulldogs in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Football

Plan your traveler's guide for the 2025 HBCU football Homecoming season!

Football

Kyle T. Mosley of HBCU Legends previews the upcoming clashes is Week 5 of HBCU football.

BANDS

MLK Day weekend 2026 brings the debut of the HBCU bands competition’s Palm Beaches edition to Boca Raton, Florida.

Bethune-Cookman Marching Wildcats Band to perform at The Sherri Show.

BANDS

On Tuesday, the broadcast of the HBCU marching band we be televised across the nation.

Nov 12, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders president Sandra Douglass Morgan at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Football

The Las Vegas Raiders and President Sandra Douglass Morgan. Discover how this celebration of HBCU sports and culture may have a long-lasting impact.

Football

HBCU sports business and culture, bands, tennis, and TNF at Clark Atlanta in Thursday's sports rundown!

2025 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff

Football

HBCU football and bands return for a slate of great events in Week 0!

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The Southern University marching band performs prior to Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

The HBCU marching bands debates are heating up as football season quickly approaches!

Feb 7, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cam Newton on Radio Row at the Super Bowl LIX media center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

Could the former NFL MVP help elevate the media coverage of HBCU football this fall?

Southern University

The storied HBCU school announced the expulsion of Omega Psi Phi fraternity from its campus.

Dec 25, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Musician Beyonce preforms during the half time show between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Julian Dakdouk Parkwood Entertainment via Imagn Images

BANDS

Houston's finest entertainers - Beyoncé and TSU's Ocean of Soul - received Emmy nominations!

While the pop and country star is in Houston this weekend on her Country Carter Tour, she gifted the Ocean of Soul an award for music and academics.

BANDS

FAMU makes history with its first female head drum major.

Podcasts

HBCU Legends dives into the pulse of HBCU sports—covering everything from breaking news on SWAC athletic directors' legal issues, Prairie View's new leader, and how VIck and Jackson are leveraging the NFL.

Charles Goodwin III - ASU Marching Band, Asst. Director

BANDS

Documentary being re-released to commemorate Black Music Month.

The third year of the national competition will end in Atlanta the night before the 2025 Celebration Bowl.

BANDS

Documentary being re-released to commemorate Black Music Month.

Podcasts

HBCU Legends dives into the pulse of HBCU sports—covering everything from breaking health news and prostate cancer awareness to the vibrant world of HBCU marching bands and their Emmy-winning moments.

BANDS

10 HBCU Bands will participate in the 2025 Battle of the Bands event in Jackson, Mississippi.