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06/14/2024

Willie Mack III, a former golf star at Bethune-Cookman University, has qualified for the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 this weekend in Pinehurst, North Carolina (June 13th -16th). This marks his eighth official PGA Tour event. Mack III played for the Wildcats from 2008-2011 and was a standout in HBCU history. He also made history by becoming the first African-American to win the Michigan Amateur Championship in June 2011.

Well wishes to Willie Mack III! We stand in support of you.

Original Story: bcuathletics.com/news

06/14/2024

Dr. Alvin Parker, head football coach of the Virginia Union Panthers, was recently recognized as the HBCU Coach of the Year at the Black College Football Hall of Fame ceremony. The induction took place over the weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

In addition to this prestigious award, Parker also received the title of CIAA Coach of the Year for his remarkable achievements this season, boasting an impressive 40-13 overall record during his time at Virginia Union.

Earlier this year, Dr. Parker was also named as one of five head coaches appointed to the Board of Trustees of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).

06/14/2024

The Howard University Track & Field squad is living up to excellence being the standard as 𝐒𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍 Bison have reached All-American status for their performances this 2024 outdoor season. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

📸 HU Bison

06/13/2024

Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise stop by Johnson C. Smith on her campaign trail. Hundreds packed Brayboy Gym for this historic visit. Harris is the first active Vice President to visit JCSU. Additional guests included Mayor Vi Lyles, Gov. Roy Cooper, two acting secretaries, and actor Michael Ealy, among others!

📸 Johnson C. Smith University

06/13/2024

Former FAMU 🏈 star and current Dallas Cowboys, Markquese Bell was awarded the Black College Football Pro Player of the Year by the Hall of Fame. Bell moved from saefty to linebacker this past season and became one of the Cowboys biggest playmakers on defense.

📸 Black College Football Hall of Fame

06/12/2024

Or so the tweet says.

The last time we shared an HBCU Player Exclusive, we received many comments saying that the information was inaccurate - "PE's will never be available to the general public". The jury is still out on that. This time, don't just take our word for it. Take it from the Bison themselves.

For more information, visit x.com/HUMensBB and themeccasociety.org

06/11/2024

HBCU football coaching legend Douglas T. Porter has passed away at the age of 94. The Memphis, Tennessee native first made a mark as a quarterback at Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA). After his service in the United States Army, he returned to the civilian world in service to HBCU athletics.

Porter was appointed athletic director at Mississippi Valley State University before moving on to Howard University from 1974 to 1978, and eventually landing at Fort Valley. At Fort Valley State University, he served as head coach from 1979 to 1985 and then again from 1987 to 1996. During his time at FVSU, he amassed a record of 112-66-3 and was honored as the SIAC Coach of the Year seven times.

Additionally, Porter served as Athletic Director for 16 years, chaired the Division II Football Committee, and presided over the National Athletic Steering Committee. Porter was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2009.

Rest well, Coach Porter.

06/11/2024

Southern University is the latest HBCU to partner with image storage giant Getty Images. The Louisiana-based institution has joined forces with Getty to "further promote and protect the legacy of Southern University and A&M College."

Getty's partnerships with affiliate HBCUs operate in a similar manner: each HBCU retains full copyright control over their images. All proceeds from the Collection will go towards supporting the program, providing a new revenue stream for each HBCU through royalties and contributing to scholarships for students attending these institutions.

Getty's current list of HBCU partners includes Claflin University, Delaware State University, Jackson State University, Lincoln University, North Carolina Central University, Prairie View A&M University, and now Southern University.

06/11/2024

Cross Patton, the son of Big Boi of the legendary hip-hop group Outkast, has committed to Bethune-Cookman University. The running back has also played for Oregon and Nevada, respectively.

📸 crosspatton/Instagram

06/10/2024

HBCUGO’s Color Analyst Antoine Bethea was inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame. Bethea is a Super Bowl XLI Champion, a 2-time Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee, a 3-time Pro Bowler, and an HBCU Advocate.
His speech was one for the books!!

06/10/2024

Morgan State University made history in style!! The Magnificent Marching Machine marched in the D-Day 80th Anniversary parade in Normandy, France, becoming the first to participate, and while doing so also broke out their new uniforms! 🔥

📸 morganstatebands/Instagram

06/08/2024

Congrats to Antoine Bethea and all the 2024 Black College Football Hall of Fame inductees. Follow our coverage of Antoine's big day on our Instagram(HBCUGo.tv).

06/08/2024

To no one's surprise, Howard University's Board of Trustees unanimously voted to accept the return of Sean Combs’ honorary degree, originally conferred in May 2014.

via thedig.howard.edu

06/07/2024

In December, the Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced its 15th incoming class, the Class of 2024, which includes seven inductees. Among the new inductees is HBCU Go Color Analyst and friend, Antoine Bethea.

Bethea is a Super Bowl XLI Champion, a 2-time Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee, a 3-time Pro Bowler, and an HBCU Advocate.

He attended Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, where he was a three-year letterman in football and also lettered in basketball, earning all-area and All-conference honors in his senior year. Bethea then attended Howard University, playing as a Defensive Back from 2002 to 2005. He was drafted in the 6th round by the Indianapolis Colts in 2006. Bethea spent his first eight years in Indianapolis, then three in San Francisco, before signing a three-year contract with Arizona in 2017. In his first year with the Cardinals, Bethea had a career-high five interceptions to go along with 57 tackles.

Today, Bethea is a proud and dedicated father and husband, a motivated entrepreneur, public speaker, owner of District 41 Sports Bar and Elite Trucks, an author, investor, and philanthropist.

Congratulations to Antoine and all the 2024 BCFHOF inductees.

The remaining members are:

Joe "747" Adams – Quarterback for Tennessee State University (1977-1980)
Waymond Bryant – Linebacker for Tennessee State University (1970-1973)
Kevin Dent – Defensive Back for Jackson State University (1985-1988)
Richard Huntley – Running Back for Winston-Salem State University (1992-1995)
Lemar Parrish – Defensive Back for Lincoln University of Missouri (1966-1969)
Coach Eddie Hurt – Head Coach for Morgan State University (1929-1959)

The Class of 2024 will be honored at the 15th Annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia.

06/06/2024

Pheron Charlton, an entering senior majoring in business administration at Florida Memorial University, was selected to represent his school in the Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Game 2024 last weekend.

The All-Star event brought together 40 top players from divisions one and II and the NAIA to demonstrate their abilities in front of college and professional scouts. As part of the event-filled weekend, Charlton participated in a 60-yard dash preliminary race on Friday, with the top four players moving on to the final round to compete for a trophy and bragging rights. Pheron emerged victorious in the final, earning the 'fastest man champion' title, bringing him great joy.

Pheron Charlton is currently in Tampa, Florida, competing in the Gulf Shores Collegiate Baseball League for six weeks to enhance his skills before returning to FMU to complete his final year.

Congratulations and best of luck, Pheron!

Original Story: tribune242.com | Brent Stubbs

06/06/2024

The latest NCAA APR figures have been released, and Howard University is setting a high standard for HBCU football. These numbers reflect the academic performance of student-athletes and the retention rate of their respective schools. Teams with multi-year scores below 930 may face penalties such as reduced practice time, which is aimed at emphasizing academics over athletics. Check out how your school measures up.

06/05/2024

Morgan's Magnificent Marching Machine is gearing up to make history as the first band to perform at the D-Day Memorial Parade in Normandy, France on June 6th!

The band will honor WWII heroes on the world stage for the 80th anniversary.

Their performance will pay homage to the sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of Americans known as "The Greatest Generation" who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Via WMAR-2 News Baltimore

📸 Morgan State University

06/05/2024

Former Target employee and style influencer Jeneé Naylor has launched a new collection of summer wear in partnership with Target and its Future Collective initiative. The Future Collective, launched in September 2022, showcases collections created in collaboration with a rotating roster of style and cultural influencers with diverse perspectives. Naylor's collection includes over 70 pieces, with the majority of items priced under $35.

Naylor began her career at a Washington, D.C. based Target in 2012 and was promoted to store director after seven years. Fashion has always been her passion, and she began her career in the field unofficially during her high school years, where she frequently sketched designs. During her time at Target, she would create and publish content on her days off, gaining exposure and support that motivated her to pursue her dream full-time.

The collection can be found at select Target locations and Target.com. Follow [on instagram] for more release info and updates.

06/05/2024

Earlier in April, a video surfaced showing artist Yella Beezy meeting with Coach Prime during the Buff's spring training and loosely discussing a potential working collaboration. Beezy then introduces who we can assume to be an engineer to Coach Prime, saying "this [is] the man that's going to make you sound good".

This week, a preview and proof of their collaboration was released. The working title has been dubbed as "Must be the Money 2024" or "Must be the Money II".

What are your thoughts on Coach Prime's performance? Do you like their collaboration or not?

06/04/2024

Philadelphia twin brothers Kareem and Kaseem Watson have joined the men's basketball team at Delaware State University. The 6'8 brothers, who were previously playing for Cal State-Bakersfield, were highly successful as all-Catholic League stars before making the decision to transfer to DSU. Their addition brings a double dose of talent to the team, and they are expected to make a significant impact as they continue their basketball careers at their new university.

06/04/2024

The NBA recently welcomed the third cohort of the HBCU Fellowship Program, a 10-week paid internship aimed at providing career development opportunities in the basketball business for undergraduate and graduate students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Launched by the NBA Foundation in 2022, the program seeks to empower Black youth economically. The 2024 class includes 70 fellows placed with 29 NBA teams and the league, as well as the first WNBA-assigned HBCU fellow with the Phoenix Mercury. The group represents 22 HBCUs, including three new additions: Bethune Cookman University, Edward Waters University, and Philander Smith University. After orientation week, the fellows will spend the summer working with their assigned teams across the country.

The NBA x HBCU program is administered by the NBA Foundation, the league's first-ever charitable foundation. The orientation was organized in conjunction with the Children's Defense Fund and Fearless Dialogues, both nonprofit partners in the endeavor. To find out more about this NBA x HBCU fellowship program and how you can get involved, visit nbafoundation.nba.com

06/04/2024

Albany State University has hired Akia Stanton to take over the women’s basketball program for long-time coach Robert Skinner.

Coach Stanton has been the Talladega College (Ala.) basketball coach for the past two seasons, and the energetic and self-motivated new Lady Rams Head Coach brings eight years directing three different programs, including Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference member Allen University, two seasons as associate head coach of South Carolina State, and three campaigns as assistant coach of her alma mater Paine College.
"I am committed to upholding the University's values, as well as continuing the legacy and building on the foundation Coach Robert Skinner has already laid for this great institution. I am elated and ready to work with our student-athletes, staff, and supporters. I am grateful for this opportunity to lead such a wonderful group of young ladies." -Coach Stanton

Read More: https://asugoldenrams.com/news/2024/5/30/stanton-selected-to-take-over-albany-states-lady-rams-basketball-program.aspx

06/03/2024

Salute to Jamarion Stubbs, James Brown, and Caleb Snowden for andvancing to to Eugene, Ore. for the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships!

The Hornets' Jamarion Stubbs qualified for the NCAA DI finals in both the 100m and 200m dashes.

Caleb Snowden is one of only six jumpers in the Nation to clear 2.20m! For the second year in a row he has clinched a trip to the NCAA National Championship!

He’s currently ranked in the Top 2 in the NCAA & ranked No. 10 in the US.

📸 The SWAC

06/01/2024

Grambling State’s baseball team got some new ink to commemorate its first SWAC championship win since 2010.

📷 gramst_baseball/Instagram

05/31/2024

Congratulations to HBCU GO Sports, winner of 16th Annual SVG Award In the category of 'Oustanding Social Media Video, Professional' for its "HBCU Go Opening Game Tease" submission.

05/30/2024

LeVelle Moton wants other Black and minority men’s and women’s college basketball coaches to have a better chance of being hired at Power 5 schools and also wants assistants to get more consideration for head coaching roles. With those goals in mind, he and Mike Tomlin hosted the Next Up coaches conference in Raleigh, North Carolina.

As two young Black men hired for head coaching jobs without much head coaching experience yet excelled, Moton and Tomlin have built a strong relationship over the years.

“[The hiring process for Black coaches] it’s kind of been the elephant in the room that people discuss but they don’t discuss openly and candidly, and, to be completely honest with you, it was something that Mike and I had always discussed. It connected our bond..” -LeVelle Moton

He invited 30 Black coaches from around the country who are head and assistant coaches at HBCUs, Power 5 institutions, mid-major schools and high schools.

During the conference, coaches will got to speak individually with search firms and athletic directors. Moton believes getting that face time will allow the coaches to build relationships that could be fruitful in the future.

Read more at Andscape.com
📸 North Carolina Central University

05/30/2024

Recent Howard University grad Alaya Denee Gilliam definitely ate at her graduation shoot.

📸: jcoleshotit/Instagram

05/30/2024

How wholesome is this? Love on your momma today.

🎥: IG/liksta_2x

05/30/2024

The Telly Awards has honored video and television works worldwide since 1979. Winners are recognized for excellence in Branded Content, Commercials & Marketing, Immersive & Mixed Reality, Non-Broadcast, Online & TV Series, and Social Video.

The 45th Annual Telly Awards showcase creativity Beyond the Frame, exploring new storytelling, tech, and diverse perspectives.

Congrats to the HBCU Go Sports Production team for winning 3 Silver Telly Awards in the categories of 'craft show opening' and 'general sports'. Continued success!

05/29/2024

The contribution of the Negro Leagues is finally receiving proper recognition from MLB. The league formally incorporated the records of former Negro Leagues players into its official statistics. This move allows players who were banned from MLB due to segregation to be considered in the same way as white players.

This decision comes after more than three years of work by a league-commissioned research group. The inclusion of the Negro Leagues statistics has led to immediate and dramatic shifts in MLB’s all-time leaderboards. For example, Josh Gibson now holds the record for baseball’s best career batting average (.372) and slugging percentage (.718), overtaking Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, respectively. The top-10 lists for many key batting and pitching records have changed substantially.

📸 Tariq Zehawi/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK/ MLB

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