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Jackson State quarterback JaCobian Morgan (15) sings the alma mater after a college football game between Jackson State and Alabama State at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Jackson State defeated Alabama State 38-34.

JaCobian Morgan, Jackson State's 'Thee General,' shares his journey from Canton, Mississippi, to HBCU champion and 2026 NFL Draft prospect in an exclusive interview with HBCU Legends.

Football

JaCobian Morgan, Jackson State's 'Thee General,' shares his journey from Canton, Mississippi, to HBCU champion and 2026 NFL Draft prospect in an exclusive interview with HBCU Legends.

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Culture

Dystany Spurlock, the first Black woman in NASCAR's development pipeline, opens up on faith, Avatar sparkles, high school football, and her road ahead.

YES Bahamas HBCU Classic - Morehouse College vs. Kentucky State

Football

The Maroon Tigers and Thorobreds will flex their international appeal in an all-SIAC showdown in Nassau, Bahamas.

Football

The Rattlers football team will not be allowed to participate in the 2026 postseason competition.

Basketball

Chris Wright was a highly coveted coach by the Hornets leadership after the departure of Madlock.

Change Angela Cannon, aspireTV's EVP of Networks and Content Strategy, & GM, announced on HBCU Legends, season 2 for the "HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: SECRETS OF THE CITY" show.

Culture

aspireTV EVP Angela Cannon tells HBCU Legends the Harlem Globetrotters travel series is renewed for Season 2, with Wu-Tang Clan cameos and a new HBCU scripted series on the way.

Apr. 2, 2026; Prairie View, Texas; Coach Tremaine Jackson says the 2026 team is "Always on the Hunt" at 2026 Spring Press Conference No. 2.

Football

Coach Tremaine Jackson, DL Molik Mason, and WR Rodny Ojo open up on team identity, emerging players, and a culture built on energy, accountability, and grit.

Basketball

Former Jackson State legendary women's basketball coach takes an immediate leave of absence at UNC Charlotte due to medial reasons.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) defends Prairie View A&M Panthers guard Dontae Horne (2) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Basketball

George Ivory is out at Mississippi Valley State. Daeshun Ruffin and Dontae Horne enter the portal. SWAC coaches head to Power 4 staffs.

Professional Racecar Driver Dystany Spurlock debuted for ARCA Menards Series East.

Culture

Dystany Spurlock becomes the first Black woman to compete and place in NASCAR's development series, highlighting a groundbreaking achievement that belongs to all of us.

Coach Johnny Jones winning his 400th game as a head coach.

Basketball

HBCU Legends has learned Jones is a probable candidate for Wade's staff. No resignation has been filed, and no offer has been extended. Still, the fit is strong.

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA at Toyota Center; Texas; University of Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson answering questions from reporter Lauren Shehadi after the Cougars lost 65-55 to Illinois.

Basketball

Inside the postgame press conference and locker room, Kelvin Sampson and his Cougars showed the world what this program is really made of — even in the most painful of moments.

Basketball

Coach Kelvin Sampson and his Cougars speak ahead of Thursday night's Sweet 16 battle with Illinois — with history, home-court energy, and seven straight NCAA Sweet 16 appearances on the line.

UMES Ends Historic WNIT Run with 61-42 Loss to Youngstown State

Basketball

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore women's basketball team lost in the second round of the WNIT versus Youngstown State.

Langston Falls in NAIA Championship to Freed-Hardeman

Orlando Thomas poured in 20 points, and Langston rallied to within three in the final minutes, but Freed-Hardeman's free-throw edge and a decisive mid-game run proved too much as the Lions finished runners-up in one of the most remarkable HBCU postseason.

Basketball

Orlando Thomas scores 15 points after the fist half to help send the Lions into the NAIA national championship game after defeating Ave Maria, 72-69, in overtime.

Football

Texas Southern players showcased NFL potential at a Prairie View A&M pro day hosted by Houston Texans scouts.

Maryland Eastern Shore will face Youngstown State in the 2nd round of the WNIT.

Basketball

Maryland Eastern Shore (20-14) carries historic momentum into Tuesday’s 6:30 p.m. ET matchup against Youngstown State (24-9), which earned a first-round bye as the Horizon League’s automatic WNIT qualifier.

Mar 18, 2026; Dayton, OH, USA; Prairie View A&M Panthers guard Dontae Horne (2) dribbles the ball in the first half against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks during a first four game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Basketball

Prairie View A&M will continue dancing a the 2026 NCAA Tournament after dispatching No. 16 Lehigh, 67-55.

Master P Details NIL-Era Coaching Philosophy Amid Interest in Arizona State & Memphis

Basketball

The coach and rap mogul has expressed interest in the Arizona State vacancy and addressed the Memphis situation while detailing his NIL-era philosophy for program-building.

Oluwamodupe "Dupe" Oloyede Makes History as FAMU's First Female Head Drum Major

BANDS

FAMU makes history with its first female head drum major.

Basketball

2026 SWAC Women's Basketball Tournament Game - Alabama State vs. Southern

Basketball

The No. 8 Morehouse College Maroon Tigers — 2026 SIAC Tournament champions under first-year head coach Larry Dixon — travel to Rick Case Arena in Fort Lauderdale to face No. 1 Nova Southeastern in Saturday's NCAA Division II first-round game.

BANDS

The film, Celebrating Champions of Culture, will stream on Tubi and Amazon Prime Video, expanding the cultural digital footprint of the organization.

Football

With passion, purpose, and veteran leadership, Coach Sherrod is ready to elevate the Maroon Tigers and build on Morehouse’s historic legacy.