NSU’s Rayquan Smith Secures Historic Deal, Encourages Other Student Athletes To Do The Same
Rayquan Smith, an athlete at Norfolk State University, is the first HBCU male athlete to partner with Eastbay on NIL. Now, the player is...
Former Tuskegee Student Collette Smith, Talks Coaching Experience With New York Jets
In this addition of the Golden Tiger Podcast, former Tuskegee University student Collette Smith joined in as a guest. In 2017, she became just...
North Carolina A&T Alum Mac McCain Signs With the Carolina Panthers
North Carolina A&T University football alumnus Mac McCain is returning to North Carolina after signing on to play for the Carolina Panthers.
Bowie State University Has Historic Collaboration With Saginaw Valley State University
Bowie State University has entered into a partnership with a Michigan university that will put HBCUs in the spotlight. Learn more in the story...
Fort Valley State Alum Marquette King Signs Long Term Deal with Oakland Raiders
Marquette King has emerged as one of the top punters in the NFL. Now he's getting paid like it.
The Oakland Raiders announced Monday that...
Alumnus Cedric Thomas Named Defensive Coordinator At Alcorn State University
Two-time HBCU graduate Cedric Thomas is returning to his alma mater Alcorn State University as defensive coordinator. Get the story from the Alcorn State...
Fifth-Ranked Winston-Salem State Rolls Pass Bowie State
Defending Central Interscholastic Athletic Association (CIAA) and 2011 NCAA semifinalist Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) scored 21 points in the second half and rolled to...
Virginia Union Community Mourns Freshman Football Player Who Collapsed During Practice
The Virginia Union University football fans, students, family members, and more are grieving the life of Quandarius “Quin” Wilburn, yet they are also reflecting...
Alabama State OL Jylan Ware Picked Up By The Oakland Raiders
With the 231st pick in the NFL Draft, Alabama State offensive tackle Jylan Ware was picked up by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh...
ECSU Football Attracts Buzz with 2012 Lindy’s Sports College Football Preview
With the release of the 2012 Lindy’s Sports College Football Preview magazine, Elizabeth City State University has two players grabbing some attention.
Seniors Brad Davis...
How Accurate Will HBCU Football Predictions be in 2014?
If you look at preseason media predictions during various football conference media days, it is easy to see who many believe will be in...
Bowie State Alum Issac Redman Overcomes the Odds to Play in the NFL
The lawyers cost money but they could keep her son out of jail, so Leslie Redman kept paying them until there was nothing left...
NCCU Football’s Quest for Historic Three-peat has Similar Path
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North Carolina Central University's quest for a historic three-peat as Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champions will travel down a similar path during the upcoming...
Benedict College Celebrates 150th Plus Anniversary By Hosting Carolinas Football Classic
This Labor Day Weekend the Benedict Tigers Play Against the Allen University Yellow Jackets For the First Game of the Season.
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA -...
WSSU’s Perfect Season Ended, Suffers Crushing Playoff Loss to Wayne State
WINSTON-SALEM, NC -- The perfect season for the Winston-Salem State University Rams came to an end today, as the Wayne State University Warriors defeated...
Former Jackson State Football NFL Hopefuls Cut From Pro Day
Just as a reminder, Pro Days events are looked to by every athlete as the one chance of making the big league and in this...
S.C. State’s Buddy Pough Named BOXTOROW Coach Of The Year
ORANGEBURG, SC—South Carolina State head football coach Buddy Pough has been named the BOXTOROW Coach of the Year.
Pough had the biggest turnaround of the...
Former Local HBCU Stars Lead Defenders To First XFL Win
By Mark F. GrayAFRO Staff Writermgray@afro.com
In a town used to inauguration days, the dawn of a new beginning for professional football’s attempt at a...
