The moments after North Carolina Central won the 2025 MEAC/SWAC Challenge

HBCU Sports senior editor Kendrick Marshall delves into the remarkable early-season success of black college basketball teams. Marshall highlights a series of notable victories, including Southern University's upset over UNLV, Norfolk State women's undefeated run, Grambling women's win against Arizona State, and Jackson State's victory over SEC Missouri. He emphasizes the importance of paying attention to HBCU basketball during tournament time and throughout the season, as these teams showcase t

HBCU Graduation flexes with Boots on the Ground dance. Virginia State University’s 2025 commencement ceremonies turned into unforgettable celebrations of HBCU culture and unity on Saturday as graduates in both ceremonies broke into the viral “Boots on the Ground” dance—sparked by a surprise moment led by VSU President Dr. Makola M. Abdullah. The university held two commencement exercises inside the VSU Multipurpose Center. The morning ceremony at 8:30 a.m. honored graduates from the College of E