Howard University’s Sean Wray won the college men’s long jump at the Penn Relays, while other HBCU athletes from Howard, Norfolk State, NCCU, TSU, and Saint Augustine’s University finished in the top four of other events.
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2024 NFL Draft fails to select Black college players
Despite the success of the 2022 class, no HBCU players were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, causing many to question the league’s neglect of HBCU talent and call for answers as to why talented players are consistently overlooked.
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Acrobatics and tumbling at Morgan State University: Making history one flip at a time
By Ariyana GriffinSpecial to the AFRO Morgan State University’s acrobatics and tumbling team held its inaugural season this year, becoming the first NCAA Division I program at a Historically Black University or College. MSU became the third school in Maryland to offer the sport. The Bears finished with an overall record of 2-4 in their […]
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2012 Olympic champion Gabby Douglas competes for the first time in 8 years at the American Classic
Gabby Douglas, the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around title, competed for the first time in eight years at the American Classic, and qualified in multiple events for the U.S. Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, next month.
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Ravens select Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first round of NFL Draft
The Baltimore Ravens selected Nate Wiggins from Clemson University with the 30th pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, a speedy cornerback with the potential to add versatility to the Ravens’ defense.
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Rajah Caruth finds victory lane as NASCAR profile grows
Rajah Caruth, a 21-year-old student at Winston-Salem State University, has become the third Black driver to win one of NASCAR’s three national series, after winning the 2024 Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200.
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Orioles start season on a high note
The Baltimore Orioles are off to a hot start this season, led by their top offensive players and ace pitcher Corbin Burnes, with Jackson Holliday, Colton Cowser, and Gunnar Henderson leading the way.
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Howard University collaborates with Spotify to create “1619: The College Edition” podcast
Howard University partnered with Spotify to host a listening session to highlight the launch of “1619: The College Edition” podcast, in which students unpack what they have gleaned from their study of “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story”, under the direction of its author, Pulitzer Prize winner, Emmy winner and investigative reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones.
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Fisk University’s Morgan Price becomes 1st HBCU gymnast to win national title
Morgan Price, a Fisk University gymnast, became the first African American gymnast to win the all-around title at the 2024 USAG Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Nationals in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and Exelon Foundation join forces to open 81 STEM centers
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and the Exelon Foundation have committed $3 million over three years to open 81 STEM centers in elementary and middle schools across the East Coast, aiming to expose underserved youth to STEM education.
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Fans share their views about the Wizards and the Caps remaining in D.C.
The Wizards and Caps are staying in D.C., providing jobs and bringing crowds to the city, and upgrades to Capital One Arena are expected to attract better players and appeal to the younger generation.
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Fans, business owners, city officials celebrate as Wizards, Caps decide to remain in D.C.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment has reached an agreement with the District of Columbia to keep the Wizards and Capitals in downtown D.C. until 2050, with financial support from the District totaling $515 million over the next three years to modernize Capital One Arena and expand its business and hospitality operations.
