HBCU Buzz

SCSU Commencement Speaker Controversy Sparks Student Protests ift.tt/Uq1Hfei

Imani Thomas Livingstone College is a new name to watch in HBCU athletics. Thomas, the daughter of former NBA veteran Etan Thomas, has committed to continue her volleyball career at Livingstone College hbcubuzz.com/106973/etan-th…

Miracle Rankin runs for Georgia Supreme Court in one of the more notable statewide races Georgia voters will see this spring. hbcubuzz.com/106954/miracle…

Jakeya Johnson runs for Congress with more than a campaign launch behind her. The Bowie State alumna is now part of Maryland’s June 23 Democratic primary for the 4th Congressional District, where she is challenging incumbent Rep. Glenn Ivey hbcubuzz.com/106958/jakeya-…

Southern University alum Tré Thomas is building more than a company. He is building positioning. Through his firm, 30FirstDay Talent & Brand Management, Thomas is carving out space in the entertainment industry while staying rooted in the foundation hbcubuzz.com/106963/souther…

The Southern University esports championship is a historic moment for HBCU athletics, gaming, and STEM culture. Southern University became the first HBCU to win a Division II title in collegiate esports after claiming the Championship. hbcubuzz.com/106977/souther…

Trey Holly avoids jail time after entering a no contest/best interest plea to felony gun charges in Union Parish, closing a major legal chapter for the former LSU running back who continued his college football career at Southern University. hbcubuzz.com/106981/trey-ho…

Jackson State names first alumna permanent president with the appointment of Dr. Denise Jones Gregory as the university’s 14th president. hbcubuzz.com/106985/jackson…

The DeSean Jackson Delaware State lawsuit has placed one of HBCU football’s most watched rebuilds under national scrutiny. hbcubuzz.com/106988/desean-…

Former HBCU cornerbacks selected in the 2026 NFL Draft gave Black college football another reason to celebrate, even as the larger draft conversation raised questions about the current HBCU-to-NFL pipeline. hbcubuzz.com/106992/former-…

The 2026 NFL Draft ended without a player who finished his college career at an HBCU being selected. That reality added more frustration to an ongoing conversation around visibility, scouting access, and how HBCU talent gets evaluated at the pro level. hbcubuzz.com/106999/jackson…

The Shaw CIAA women’s tennis championship streak is still alive, and the Lady Bears are once again standing at the top of HBCU tennis. Shaw University defeated Bluefield State University 4-2 on Saturday to win the 2026 CIAA Women’s Tennis Championship hbcubuzz.com/107004/shaw-ci…

Shaw CIAA Women’s Tennis Championship Streak Reaches Eight ift.tt/1PAIyRd

Jackson State NFL Opportunities Come After Draft Weekend ift.tt/Zcb6UsR

Former HBCU Cornerbacks Selected In 2026 NFL Draft ift.tt/hm8DpQz

DeSean Jackson Delaware State Lawsuit Draws Response From Former NFL Star ift.tt/SWxYMsv

Jackson State Names First Alumna Permanent President In Historic Move ift.tt/Dmofqn7

Trey Holly Avoids Jail Time As Southern RB Enters New Chapter ift.tt/FSymdOU

Southern University Esports Championship Makes HBCU History ift.tt/kyR3low

Etan Thomas’ Daughter Commits To Livingstone College Volleyball ift.tt/AEOXKSJ