Slayyys by the sea! The illustrious Hampton University continues to thrive as the “Standard of Excellence” with its prestigious pedigree, gorgeous campus, and standard-setting stunners who proved, once again, that they’re the baddest in the land at this year’s Homecoming by the Sea in Hampton, Virginia. According to the recent UNCF “Transforming Futures: The Economic […]
We’re back in the Atlanta University Center—this time, with the Spelman stunners who shined alongside their Morehouse brothers at the famed SpelHouse Homecoming where beauty and Black excellence intersect in the heart of Atlanta. Founded in 1881 as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, the private, all-female College is a “global leader in the education of […]
Keke Palmer and screenwriter Nakia Stephens have joined forces to bring a new original series, Southern Fried Rice, to Palmer’s KeyTV platform, a digital media network dedicated to uplifting Black stories and creatives. But since the show’s release, social media users have been divided over its unique plotline, which centers on an Asian American character. […]
They Bragg different! There’s something special about those Rattlers of Florida A&M University—known for its world-renown engineering program, proud alumni network, and iconic Marching 100 band who showed all the way OUT at their epic homecoming experience in Tallahassee, Fla. Sitting on the highest of seven hills, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was founded October […]
AGGIE PRIDE! You know we had to make our way down to the Greatest Homecoming On Earth at North Carolina A&T University–the largest HBCU in the nation and #1 producer of degrees awarded to Black students in North Carolina. Founded in 1891 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race in Raleigh, N.C, […]
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, […]
