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24/07/2024

If you didn't attend a historically Black college or university, welcome to the show. Where halftime is the best time for HBCU marching bands.

12/07/2024

30/06/2024

Introducing the next Miss North Carolina, Carrie Everett Carrie, a rising sophomore at North Carolina Central University. 🦅👸🏾

03/06/2024

Seventy fellows from 22 HBCUs will work across the NBA and its teams as part of the third cohort of HBCU Fellows.

12/05/2024

Emmy award-winning journalist and TV host Tamron Hall addressed all of the Aggie graduates during a commencement ceremony on Saturday.

15/04/2024

The 2024 Legends HBCU Scholarship application is open to current undergraduates attending HBCUs. Application deadline to apply ends at 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Apply now at legendsofbasketball.com/HBCU

The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) has opened the application process for the 2024 Legends HBCU Scholarship, which provides $10,000 scholarships to five undergraduate students attending HBCUs. The scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to making a positive impact. In addition to financial assistance, the program offers career preparation, job placement, and mentoring opportunities for the selected Legends Scholars both during and after their undergraduate studies.

To learn more and how to apply, visit legendsofbasketball.com/news

08/04/2024

In case you missed it, the HBCU All-Star Game was LIT!!!! It was a really great game!!!

08/04/2024

At the heart of the 2024 Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic is a celebration that transcends rivalries and unites us in spirit. It’s where community, culture, and HBCU pride collide to create an experience like no other. 🎉🏈

This year, we’re not just cheering for a game; we’re celebrating a legacy, a culture, a shared dream. The OBC has evolved into a space where every HBCU, every fan, and every supporter comes together to honor our heritage, achievements, and the vibrant future ahead of us. 💫

From the field to the stands, from the bands to the alumni, we are all part of one big, vibrant community. The heartbeat of HBCUs is here, resonating with energy, passion, and pride. 🥁

Stay tuned as we gear up to announce the teams for this year’s classic. No matter who takes to the field, we all stand united, celebrating the enduring legacy and the exciting future of HBCUs. 🏟️

06/04/2024

On Sunday, April 7 at 4pm EST tune in for the 3rd Annual HBCU All-Star Game on CBS!!! 🔥🔥🔥

This will be epic! 🔥 The 3rd annual HBCU All-Star Game is going down Sunday, April 7 on CBS! Don’t miss it! Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET.

06/04/2024

WHO WILL BRING HOME THE TROPHY? 👀🏆

Come out and support your favorite team at the 20th Triangle HBCU Softball Tournament at Millbrook Exchange Park on April 20th and 21st 🥎‼️ If you are interested in playing or being a vendor please reach out to a committee member or send an email to [email protected].

04/04/2024

The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) has opened the application process for the 2024 Legends HBCU Scholarship, which provides $10,000 scholarships to five undergraduate students attending HBCUs. The scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to making a positive impact. In addition to financial assistance, the program offers career preparation, job placement, and mentoring opportunities for the selected Legends Scholars both during and after their undergraduate studies.

To learn more and how to apply, visit legendsofbasketball.com/news

18/03/2024

Applications to one public HBCU in North Carolina are up by nearly 27% this year.

05/03/2024

Congratulations to Winston Salem State University senior Rajah Caruth Racing on landing your first career win in NASCAR!!!

Caruth is a winner in Las Vegas!

Rajah Caruth Racing captures his first career win in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series!

02/02/2024

02/02/2024

Join us at Spectrum Center on February 4, as we celebrate HBCU Night when the Hornets take on the Indiana Pacers at 6 p.m. Presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, HBCU Night will celebrate the history and culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), as well as....

23/01/2024

This is going to be an EPIC weekend!!!!! Tag an Eagle & Tarheel alumni in the post! NCCU Alumni UNC Black Alumni Reunion

It's about to go down!!! 🦅 🦅🦅🦅

07/11/2023

19/10/2023

Charlotte, N.C./Oct. 18, 2023 – Jasmine Hogan ’25 decided early in her life that she would continue her family’s legacy of serving in the military.

05/10/2023

Shaw University kicker India Pulphus is the first woman to play football in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, as well as the first to score for an HBCU program.

17/08/2023

Congratulations to Alabama A&M U that sets new record for their largest freshman class in School History. Over 2000 freshman! Go Bulldogs!

Click below to Learn more👇🏾
https://hbcuconnect.com/content/390720/alabama-a-m-sets-new-record-for-admitted-freshmen

09/08/2023

North Carolina has the second highest number of HBCUs in the country. Here’s what to know about them.

09/08/2023

ESPN has signed on as a partner! This weekend during the Cricket Challenge and Celebration Bowl press conference, executive director John T. Grant announced a new addition to the power packed weekend, the first ever HBCU Marching Band National Championship, Sports Illustrated HBCU Legends reports. H...

12/07/2023

14/06/2023

05/06/2023

THE BLACKENING Advance Screening - Edward Waters University Edition June 8th!!! | 🎟 https://bit.ly/ewublackening

03/06/2023

THE BLACKENING Advance Screening - Edward Waters University Edition Thursday, June 8th!! ✊🏾🎬🔥

RSVP for FREE at: 🎟 https://bit.ly/ewublackening

22/04/2023

Bennett College has announced that actress, activist, writer & producer Erika Alexander will be the 2023 Commencement Ceremony speaker. The graduation ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 13th on the campus quadrangle. 🎓

16/09/2022

Congratulations to Charity Holloway on recently winning an for her work with Lizzo!!

24/08/2022

Legendary Olympic hurdler Edwin Moses attended a dedication to a new track and field facility named after him at Atlanta's Morehouse College on Tuesday. When Moses trained at the historically Black college in the 1970s as a student, Morehouse didn't have a track.

23/08/2022