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New from me: Yes, I went to the Most Dangerous Gym in America, known as Diamond Gym, to train and get the whole experience for y’all. And yes, that was the most challenging workout ever: espn.com/espn/story/_/i…

There will be a lot of Kansas City talent in tonight’s Iowa-Illinois Elite Eight matchup: Keaton Wagler and Isaia Howard played on the same AAU team (VWBA Elite) Other KC guys: Tavion Banks Cam Manyawu Joey Matteoni Bennett Stirtz

There will be five Black head coaches in this year's #NCAAWBB Sweet 16 - Dawn Staley - Kara Lawson - Niele Ivey - Kenny Brooks - Amaka Agugua-Hamilton Another milestone in this historic era for Black coaches in the sport

Jill Scott performing “It’s Love” at the HBCU Aware Festival in Atlanta: (via historicallyblacksince/IG)

Going to an HBCU might be better for Black students’ health, according to a recent study ‘At age 62, Black adults who had attended an HBCU had better memory and cognitive function than those who attended a PWI’ theguardian.com/us-news/2026/m…

On this day 20 years ago, “Soul Train” aired its last episode

Jackson State just announced its drum majors for the 2026-27 season:

History is made by women — including the ones in our own lives. This Women’s History Month, SNEABJ’s e-board shines light and love to the women who inspire them most. 🌸 Happy Women’s History Month! #SNEABJ #WomensHistoryMonth #CommunityOverEverything

Mississippi Valley State has appointed Kevin Webb as the new director of bands of the Mean Green Marching Machine, Webb announced on social media

Dr. Bonds has since deleted the post

Dr. Miguel Bonds has stepped down as director of bands of the Mississippi Valley State Mean Green Marching Machine, he announced on social media. He shared he “didn't get fired” or was “forced to resign”

New chapter, new stage. @dystanyspurlock is set to become the first Black woman to compete on the ARCA Menards Series platform!

WE DID IT JOE 🤫 #PvamuMBB | #PantherPride

HBCUs are 2-0 in men’s March Madness so far

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M WINS ITS FIRST NCAA TOURNAMENT GAME IN SCHOOL HISTORY 😤 The Panthers will move on to play Florida in the first round 🍿 (via @PVAMU_MBB)

So you want to be a sports reporter? Alexa was camped out in NYC for more than a week reporting on WNBA/WNBPA negotiations. Filed a story a few hours ago. Jumped on SportsCenter and I'm sure other shows this morning. She's great because she works so hard at this. Take notes.

Showtime❗️ #Incredibles3 is coming to theaters June 16, 2028

Tuskegee men's basketball head coach Benjy Taylor is filing a lawsuit against Morehouse and two of its campus police officers after being escorted off the court in handcuffs following a January game.

Breaking: The WNBA and Women's National Basketball Players Association reached a verbal agreement on the terms for a new collective bargaining agreement that for the first time in league history ties its salary system to revenue growth and is expected to offer $1M salaries.

THE BISON GETS THEIR FIRST-EVER MEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT WIN IN SCHOOL HISTORY 🔥 Howard will play Michigan after winning in the First Four 🍿

Big night for the conference offices at the MEAC (Howard) and America East (UMBC) tonight and SWAC (Prairie View A&M) and Patriot League (Lehigh) tomorrow. Winners get an additional $2.1 million, as the unit value is expected to be approximately $355,000 annually for 6 years.