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Daughter of Hip-Hop Star Continues Family’s HBCU Legacy
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (577+ words) For one of hip-hop's most recognizable stars, the next chapter of his family story is rooted not in music charts or viral moments'but in the classrooms of an HBCU. Heaven Epps, the eldest daughter of Grammy-nominated rapper and former HBCU…...
Human Jukebox Drops 2026 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (540+ words) For decades, Southern University's Human Jukebox has been inseparable from New Orleans, Louisiana's Mardi Gras season. In 2026, the HBCU band continues that tradition. The world-renowned Southern University Marching Band has officially released its Mardi Gras 2026 parade schedule. The lineup includes…...
Michael Vick HBCU Football Docuseries Sets BET Premiere Date
2+ week, 4+ day ago (771+ words) Michael Vick's return to football has never been about nostalgia. Instead, it has always been about purpose. Now, that next chapter finally has a date, a time, and a national stage. BET has officially announced the premiere of "The Coach…...
HBCU Football Alum Trick Williams Debuts on WWE SmackDown
4+ week, 2+ day ago (579+ words) For years, the path from HBCU football to global superstardom has existed quietly, often overlooked by the mainstream spotlight. However, it has always been possible. On Friday night, Trick Williams proved that once again when he made his official debut…...
HBCU Drum major delays graduation to compete in Atlanta
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (660+ words) On a night when nearly 700 Florida A&M University graduates crossed the stage in Tallahassee, Oluwamodupe Oloyede was standing under the lights of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta'mace in hand, legacy on her shoulders. Affectionately known as "Dupe," Oloyede is serving…...
HBCU bands claim national titles on emotional night
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (456+ words) Southern University and Miles College both fought their way through adversity to earn HBCU marching band national titles in the 2025 Red Lobster Band of The Year. HBCU marching culture took center stage Friday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as Southern University…...
Stephen A. Smith’s HBCU Knowlewdge Shines on First Take
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (347+ words) Few figures in sports media have represented HBCU culture as consistently and proudly as Stephen A. Smith, the Winston-Salem State University alum whose outspoken, unmistakable presence has made him ESPN's highest-paid commentator. His flagship program,First Take, remains the No. 1-rated…...
HBCU field for 2025 Red Lobster Band of The Year Revealed
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (544+ words) This year's finalists span both divisions and include two reigning champions looking to defend their crowns. In Division II, Fayetteville State University and Miles College'the 2024 champion'advance to Atlanta after impressive seasons. In Division I, Southern University and Florida A&M…...
Atlanta High School Band of The Year Update: Nov. 2025
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (332+ words) The 2025 ESPN's Red Lobster Band of The Year High School rankings are in, and once again the Atlanta area has asserted itself as the epicenter of high-school band excellence. With five of the top ten programs hailing from the greater…...
HBCU D1 Red Lobster Band of The Year Top Five Revealed
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (358+ words) The table is officially set for the Division I HBCU field in ESPN's Red Lobster Band of The Year (BOTY) competition. After three months of performances, five elite HBCU marching bands have emerged as the top contenders heading into the…...