Baddest in the ‘Burg! Next stop on our nationwide tour is South Carolina State University—the largest HBCU in South Carolina and the state’s only public HBCU—known for its legacy of excellence, a bustling campus, a dominating football program (with several NFL draftees), and a gorgeous stadium nestled in the comforting confines of Orangeburg, S.C. Founded […]
Hottie Hive! We’re kicking off our HBCU Homecoming tour with Alabama State University (go Hornets!) known for its pretty girls, dazzling dance squads (Sensational Stingettes and world-famous Honey Beez), and stadium-rocking school pride in the heart of Montgomery, Alabama. Nestled in the birthplace of the modern civil rights movement, Alabama State University was founded in […]
The Atlanta Hawks recently celebrated Women’s History Month with their annual Women’s Empowerment Night presented by BMW, recognizing women in leadership, business, and sports at State Farm Arena, and we got a double dribble of all the deets. The evening featured a special graduation ceremony for the SheLEADS Class of 2025, a halftime performance from […]
While President Donald Trump is out here hosting pseudo-celebrations of Black history at the White House, his anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion policies appear to have caused the suspension of a scholarship program for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the department’s website, the program — known […]
Southern University's Karli-Brooklyn LeFlore joined the SZN Opener podcast to reflect on her college cheerleading journey.
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) is catching side-eyes after accepting an invitation to march in Trump’s upcoming inaugural parade on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 20, 2025. The university’s iconic Mean Green Marching Machine plans to represent the HBCU in Washington, D.C., but their decision has social media users questioning whether this is a […]
The Alabama A&M University community is in mourning following the heartbreaking loss of linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr., a 20-year-old redshirt freshman who tragically passed away from a mid-game head injury last month. TMZ reports Burnett, who was playing his first season with the Bulldogs, suffered the injury during the Magic City Classic on Oct. 26, […]
KJ Smith and her fellow FAMUans painted Orlando orange and green for a football rivalry, and the actress shone a spotlight on an HBCU-celebrating initiative. Before the Florida A&M Rattlers defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats during the Florida Blue Classic, Smith continued her work as social media ambassador for Pepsico’s Taste of Tomorrow initiative. Designed to […]
Compilation of braggin' baddies who turned heads at Florida A&M University's Homecoming in Tallahassee, Florida
One Killed, Others Injured in Deadly Shooting at Historic Tuskegee Homecoming TUSKEGEE, Ala. – A tragic shooting during Tuskegee University’s 100th homecoming celebration early Sunday morning left one person dead and several others injured, including students. Authorities are working to piece together the events surrounding the chaotic scene on the historic campus. Shooting Erupts at […]
Compilation of Hampton hotties who slayed by the sea at Hampton University's Homecoming in Hampton, Virginia
Compilation of Spelman stunners who set the standard at the famed SpelHouse Homecoming celebration in Atlanta, Georgia
