Tennessee State University has named Duanté Abercrombie as head coach, unveiled their jersey, and received their first official commitment from a student-athlete as they prepare to become the first HBCU to field a Division I ice hockey team in 2025-26.
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Howard women’s soccer wins first NEC conference title, qualifies for NCAA tournament
Howard University’s women’s soccer team clinched their first conference title since joining the NEC in 2021 and will be competing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.
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Howard falls in centennial homecoming game
Vice President Kamala Harris sent a letter to Howard University in recognition of its 100th homecoming, while the Bison fell to the Tigers in a sold out homecoming matchup.
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Dylan Beard: Overcoming obstacles and embracing his journey
Dylan Beard, a Baltimore native, has made a name for himself in the track world, winning the 60-meter hurdle race at the 2024 Millrose Games and recently appearing on the “Today” show, while working at Walmart and pursuing his dream of competing in the Paris Olympics.
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Morgan State Homecoming offers chance to show off campus advancements to alumni, visitors
Morgan State University celebrated its 2024 homecoming with a concert, pep rally, parade, and football game, while also making security enhancements to the campus in response to last year’s mass shooting incident.
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Howard students and alum eagerly await VP Harris’ upcoming homecoming appearance
Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz are visiting several historically Black colleges and universities during homecoming season to engage with young Black students and secure their votes.
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Monumental to broadcast more HBCU football games, including Truth and Service Classic
Monumental Sports Network has partnered with HBCU Go to air 16 HBCU football games this season, including the Truth and Service Classic, and will offer streaming options for viewers with a paid television subscription.
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Fight For Children prepares D.C. youth for school year on Youth Sports Day
Fight For Children hosted a Youth Sports Day on Aug. 24, providing free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and access to recreational activities and resources to improve the lives of youths in the Washington D.C. area.
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AFRO Interns on the move: Meet the next generation of Black journalists
The AFRO Interns have been working hard this summer, covering a range of important topics and contributing to the publication’s mission of amplifying diverse voices and stories within the Black community.