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Justin Simmons will be an honorary captain at 2024 HBCU Legacy Bowl

Broncos safety Justin Simmons will be an honorary captain at 2024 HBCU Legacy Bowl on Feb. 24.

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We asked young Black voters about Biden and the Democrats. Here's what we learned

Young Black voters were a key part of the coalition that sent Joe Biden to the White House in 2020. Yet recent polls suggest some of that support has eroded.

WEKU

New Summer Camps for Teens Offer Exciting Learning and Adventure

Discover 10 informative and exciting summer camps for teens, including outdoor adventures, LGBTQ+ camps, tech camps, arts programs, and culinary experiences.

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‘She’s part of the plan’: Kamala Harris makes critical pitch as South Carolina primary kicks off

Vice-president’s trip to the state signals she is vital to the campaign because of her ability to galvanise Black voters and her abortion rights messaging

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$100 million gift from Lilly Endowment aims to shore up HBCU endowments

The United Negro College Fund announced a donation of $100 million from the Lilly Endowment, the single largest unrestricted gift to the organization since its founding 80 years ago

The Independent UK

Florida's New Law Raises Concerns About Teaching History and Diversity at FAMU

Florida A&M University faces challenges as a new law restricts teaching of history and diversity. Students and faculty fear silencing of viewpoints.

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Biden voted for the Bayh-Dole Act 44 years ago–but the administration's plans to reinterpret it could undermine decades of world-leading U.S. innovation

Much of the modern U.S. tech transfer process flows from a revolutionary yet little-known 1980 law called the Bayh-Dole Act.

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Byron Allen’s HBCU Go Makes 10-Year Rights Deal with Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Some events to be syndicated to CBS-owned stations

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Unranked HBCU Basketball Teams Excelled Despite Lack of Recognition

In the 1950s, the Tennessee State men's basketball team achieved remarkable success, winning three consecutive national titles in the NAIA. Despite their t...

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In AP poll's earliest days, some Black schools weren't on the radar and many teams missed out

The teams at Tennessee State in a three-season span from 1956 through 1959 were nearly unbeatable

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris Honors HBCUs' Culture and Excellence at Today's Game

VP Kamala Harris honors HBCUs' culture and excellence at a recent event, underscoring their pivotal role in supporting black academic advancement.

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Florida A&M Edges Howard to Win Celebration Bowl, De Facto HBCU National Championship

The Rattlers capped a dominant season by rallying past the Bison.

Sports Illustrated

SMPTE Launches its First Student Chapter at an HBCU

New chapter formed at Clark Atlanta University

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Jackson State’s Leilani Armenta becomes first woman to score in HBCU game

Jackson State's Leilani Armenta made HBCU history

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Jackson State Kicker Becomes First Woman to Score in Division I HBCU Football Game

Leilani Armenta made college football history against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes wins the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week award

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‘First Take’ Crew Roasts Stephen A. Smith for ‘Undercover Cop’ Fit at WNBA Finals

Smith attended the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night, and his co-hosts had plenty of fun at his expense.

WEKU

Federal officials find Kentucky HBCUs underfunded

Kentucky has two HBCUs, Kentucky State University and Simmons College of Kentucky.

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Bling to wins: Deion Sanders has struck fear into the college football establishment

The NFL hall of famer’s overpowering charisma has entrenched the once ailing Colorado at the heart of sports and culture in the US

WEKU

State-run, land-grant HBCUs are owed more than $13 billion, the White House says

The government is supposed to provide equal funding to land-grant, state-run historically Black colleges and universities under the Morrill Act of 1890.

The Independent UK

More about culture than competition, HBCU classics are like a family reunion in the Black community

HBCU college football classics have become a staple in the Black community

The Independent UK

For HBCUs, the bands are about much more than the show to the Black community: 'This is family'

The famous marching bands at historically Black colleges and universities have been putting on their must-watch shows for decades

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ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. Names Shedeur Sanders One of Top QBs in 2024 NFL Draft

The Colorado star is zooming up draft boards.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Chicago Football Classic is more than just a game

Central State knocks off the Mississippi Valley State in event that showcases storied HBCUs

The Guardian - US

Since their foundings, HBCUs have been a white supremacist target

The Jacksonville shooting is a reminder of the long history of terrorism against Black people, their colleges and their communities

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