Tag: HBCU

It may only be mid-summer, but HBCU homecoming chatter is already taking over the timeline! On July 17, North Carolina A&T officially launched its 100-day countdown to the legendary "Greatest Homecoming on Earth," when a record-breaking 200,000 visitors are expected to flood Greensboro for the university's historic centennial celebration, setting the stage for one of the biggest Black cultural events of the year. From NC A&T's landmark 100th anniversary celebration to massive citywide takeovers at Howard University and Jackson State, HBCU homecomings continue to generate multi-million-dollar footprints, evolving into major corporate marketplaces year after year.

Exciting new cast members, including Method Man and Norman Nixon Jr., join the highly anticipated A Different World sequel on Netflix. Get the scoop on this fresh take on the beloved HBCU comedy series.

The 2026 Howard University Women's Swimming and Diving Team shatters stereotypes and makes history by becoming the first HBCU program to win the NEC championship, proving Black excellence thrives in the water.

Morehouse graduate and Omega Psi Phi brother Noah McQueen is turning service into a national movement. His organization, Lifting Our Voices, has fed over 125,000 families, mobilized volunteers, and created service chapters on campuses nationwide.

NFL defensive powerhouse Javon Hargrave has been selected as the "HBCU Player Spotlight" honoree for the 27th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration, highlighting his dominance on the gridiron and his enduring connection to the legacy of HBCUs.

Cam Newton hosts the "Go Higher" themed Super Bowl Soulful Celebration. The special features a refreshed format and performances by Pastor Mike Jr., Lalah Hathaway, LaRussell, Miles Minnick, the NFL Players Choir, and the Marching 101 band.