Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Former Florida A&M (FAMU) head football coach Willie Simmons is proving once again why he’s one of the brightest coaching minds connected to the HBCU football landscape. In just his first season at Florida International University (FIU), Simmons has led the FBS program to bowl eligibility for the first time since 2019—a dramatic turnaround for a program that hasn’t posted a winning season since 2018. Strategic Jump This rise shouldn’t surprise anyone who followed Simmons during his run at FAMU. As the Rattlers’ leader, he delivered their first Celebration Bowl…
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Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Next Game: Central State University 12/4/2025 | 7:30PM Savannah State Sports Network Dec. 04 (Thu) / 7:30PM Central State University History JACKSON, Tenn.- Lane broke open a close game with a big run and went on to defeat Savannah State on Saturday evening 94-75 in a game played at Lane Gymnasium.Savannah State found themselves down 74-69 with just over five minutes remaining but Lane answered with a 18-4 run to stretch their advantage to 19 with 1:01 left.SSU whittled their deficit down…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights The College, Career & Beyond | Midnight Golf Program is extending an invitation to community leaders and professionals to take part in an inspiring mentoring experience designed to guide high school seniors as they prepare for life after graduation. The sessions will take place Monday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 2, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the CCB|MGP Headquarters, located at 7441 Second Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. The Midnight Golf Program, founded in 2001 by Renee Fluker, is a renowned Detroit-based youth development initiative that uses the sport…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights (all photos by Tim Seed Photography) An exciting Indoor Golf Networking Fundraiser featuring Mulbe Dillard IV was held on Thursday, November 13, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Bridgeport Golf Club in Chicago, Illinois. The Jackson Park Golf Association, in partnership with Mitchell Hoffman & Wolf Law Firm, announced the special event, bringing together supporters, young golfers, and business professionals for an evening focused on mentorship, opportunity, and community building. Throughout the night, guests enjoyed a lively atmosphere inside the club’s state-of-the-art golf simulators, where they practiced swings,…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights 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 sports talk show in the country. In recent years, Smith—along with Ryan Clark, Shae Cornette, and Cam Newton—has taken First Take on the road during football season. The crew visits HBCU campuses across the nation. Earlier iterations of the show included Molly Qerim and Max Kellerman, but it was in 2021 when…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights The HBCU football landscape took center stage once again as the MEAC released its 2025 All-MEAC Football Teams, celebrating the top performers and defining storylines from one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory. Voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors, the selections highlight the rising parity and star power across North Carolina Central, Delaware State, South Carolina State, Morgan State, and Howard. North Carolina Central led the way with 12 First Team selections, showcasing the depth that propelled it into the national conversation. Delaware…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Story Links Savannah, Georgia-Thanks to the Thanksgiving week, we only have one contest featured on the Savannah State Athletics docket this week. We’ll cover it in our “Turkey Week” edition of “This Week In Tiger Athletics”.Women’s Basketball Head Coach Phillip Wallace, Jr. and the women’s basketball squad are the only team that will carry the Orange & Blue banner into battle this week as the Lady Tigers will have a Post-Thanksgiving matchup with SIAC East Divison foe Fort Valley State on the road. The matchup will take…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights The 2025 SWAC football season was defined by record-breaking offenses, dominant defenses, and a coaching resurgence that reshaped the league’s pecking order. Dynamic quarterbacks powered high-scoring attacks, while disruptive defenders authored game-changing plays each week. Special teams units electrified stadiums with precise kicking, booming punts, and breathtaking returns. Steely leadership on the sidelines sparked winning streaks and championship dreams. With league titles and postseason bids on the line, the year’s top offensive, defensive, and special teams standouts, along with a transformative coaching performance, set new standards for excellence in the…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Dr. Marcia F. Robinson is a senior certified HR professional, diversity strategist, and curator of TheHBCUCareerCenter.com. She advises organizations on building inclusive talent pipelines and improving diversity recruiting outcomes.Here’s Dr. R’s short list for 2025 Q4. This is what I’m telling mid-career professionals right now.Here are the top 10 challenges facing mid-career professionals today, and what you should be doing about it.Layoffs. Mid-career professionals find themselves especially vulnerable in layoff scenarios. You are no longer entry-level (and cheaper to replace) but often, you might not be senior enough to shield yourself from…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education In a digital world, one Virginia middle school is reviving cursive, boosting brainpower, confidence, and creativity as students rediscover the joy of writing. ALEXANDRIA, Va. — If you want to understand how separated our world has become, look no further than the way we write, clean, printed letters stranded on the page, spaced like islands. But inside one classroom at Holmes Middle School in Alexandria, Virginia, those islands start to connect. Cursive is making a comeback. “Alright, it looks like my friends are getting done with their Ms and Ns,” teacher Sherisse…