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South Carolina State Wins Celebration Bowl on One of the Closest Calls You’ll Ever See

SC State came back to defeat Prairie View A&M in four overtimes to become HBCU national champions.

Sports Illustrated

MacKenzie Scott makes more 'life-changing,' record-breaking gifts to historically Black colleges and universities—totaling more than $400 million

These donations come on the heels of other major donations from Scott to HBCUs this fall.

Fortune

Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson Embrace After Former Teammates Face Off As HBCU Coaches

“I would have never envisioned this,” Jackson said after facing his former Eagles teammate as coaches.

Sports Illustrated

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Billionaire Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gifts Over $300M to Higher Education Institutions in a Month

MacKenzie Scott has been donating to higher education institutions focused on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and nonprofits that enable access to higher education and prioritise affordability for underserved students.

International Business Times UK

1 killed and 6 injured after gunfire erupts at Pennsylvania HBCU homecoming

A person with a firearm was detained, but authorities have not said whether they are a suspect

The Independent UK

A storied Los Angeles high school band had fallen on hard times. Then along came Mr J

Inglewood’s program had been chain-sawed by financial challenges and the pandemic, but Joseph Jauregui built it back up – and his students are winning scholarships

The Guardian - US

MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to financially strengthen HBCUs

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $70 million to the UNCF, the largest private provider of scholarships to Black students

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"Terroristic threats" disrupt life at Black schools across the U.S.

Officials urge the FBI to act as the hoaxes close campuses and cancel activities.

Axios

DeSantis ally ‘MAGA Marva’ named president at Florida HBCU despite campus concerns

Critics argued Johnson’s candidacy was part of larger attempt from Governor Ron DeSantis to move public education to the right

The Independent UK

From Child Star to CEO, Marsai Martin Is Just Getting Started

She made history at 12. Now the actress and exec is defining success on her own terms, one audacious idea (and one very cool cookout) at a time.

Marie Claire

Shaq Suggests Timeline for Leaving Role at ‘Inside the NBA'

Shaquille O'Neal's time with Turner Sports and Inside the NBA may be coming to a close in the near future. During NBA Tip-Off, ahead of TNT's broadcast of the M

Sports Illustrated

Travis Hunter Reflects on Decision to Play College Football for Deion Sanders

Travis Hunter chose the unconventional route by playing under Deion Sanders, and the decision has paid off.

Sports Illustrated

‘HillmanTok’: how The Cosby Show inspired resistance to Trump’s war on Black education

A riff on the university setting of A Different World, the world’s first crowd-sourced HBCU is expanding online

The Guardian - US

HBCU players struggle to make the professional leagues. Will an All-Star Game help?

The last time a player from a historically black college made the NBA was in 2010. Work is underway to open up the pathway to the pros

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Shedeur Sanders Explains Decision to Play Alamo Bowl Rather Than Opt Out

The Colorado quarterback will wrap up his impressive college career at the Alamo Bowl.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The race to find the next Deion Sanders is heating up at HBCUs

Let's hope that, on the way to finding the next Prime, everyone doesn't forget what these schools are really here for.

Sports Illustrated

Ex-NFL Star DeSean Jackson to Take Head Coaching Job at HBCU Delaware State

The longtime wide receiver is reportedly heading back to campus.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Beyoncé’s Netflix halftime show had 4 hidden easter eggs, including Blue Ivy’s cameo

Beyoncé doesn't just perform. She creates an EXPERIENCE.

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Teddy Bridgewater Garners College, NFL Coaching Interest After Coaching HS to State Title

Bridgewater left open a possible return to the field but he's picked up plenty of interest as a coach.

The Independent UK

Former NFL star Michael Vick officially hired by Norfolk State on Friday

Norfolk State has officially named Michael Vick its head football coach, the latest hire of a talented NFL player with no college coaching experience to lead an HBCU program

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Bucks refusing to pop champagne after winning the NBA Cup is so incredibly corny

Yet, it also feels very on brand

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Vice President Harris Courts Black Community Leaders In North Carolina

Vice President Kamala Harris engages with Black community leaders in North Carolina, highlighting her HBCU background and upcoming presidency.

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