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Former Georgetown men's basketball head coach John Thompson (from left), Glenn Harris and ESPN sports announcer Charlie Neal greet each other before Harris' final episode of NewsChannel 8's "Sports Talk" on Dec. 18, 2015, in Arlington, Virginia. Friends, family and former coworkers gathered for the occasion.

In Remembrance

Charlie Neal opened a road to visibility for multiple Black journalists and HBCU sports

For Bill Rhoden and other prominent Black sportswriters, Neal’s efforts provided their first entry to television – and elevated their careers

By William C. Rhoden

Rhoden Fellowship brought Morgan State student into rooms she once only imagined

For Raigan Lydon, meeting and working alongside sports journalists she had followed for years set the stage for a year of personal growth

By Raigan Lydon

Andscape columnist Bill Rhoden (left) and Rhoden Fellow Ciara Latham (right) take a selfie at the Big East men's basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Howard student learns to embrace her authentic self as a sports journalist

Ciara Latham says Rhoden Fellowship helped her silence the fear of rejection and use her personal voice and experiences to enhance her storytelling

By Ciara Latham

Norfolk State student Alauna Marable sits at the original "SportsCenter" desk at ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut.

Rhoden Fellowship moves Norfolk State student a step closer to her dream career

Alauna Marable says writing articles, producing podcasts and social content and covering live events has deepened her desire to work in sports media

By Alauna Marable

Winston-Salem State University flag football players celebrate after winning the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship on April 11, 2026, at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Historically Black colleges take the lead in driving the growth of women’s flag football

As the sport surges in popularity across the country, multiple HBCUs are launching programs to create opportunities to compete at the collegiate level

Jerry Rice speaks to the crowd during his Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony on Aug. 7, 2010, in Canton, Ohio.

Charlie Neal’s top 10 HBCU football legends

After covering Black college football for decades, the veteran broadcaster’s list ranges from Jackson State’s Walter Payton to Alcorn State’s Steve McNair

Morgan State's Erick Hunter completes 16 repetitions on the bench press during the HBCU Showcase on March 30, 2026, at the Washington Commanders' practice facility in Ashburn, Va.

HBCU Showcase puts prospects on scouts’ radars before NFL draft

Several players impressed with quick run times, strong drill performances

The Howard University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams celebrate on the podium after winning the Northeast Conference Championship meet at Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio.

For Howard women’s swimming and diving team, championship is ‘for all those who paved the way’

Program celebrates winning its first Northeast Conference title as men’s team captures its third in four years

By Kamryn Jackson

A team photo of the Langston basketball team.

NAIA basketball

In NAIA national championship, Langston University men’s basketball has chance at history

Lions can become first HBCU since 2005 to win collegiate title in men’s hoops

By Marc J. Spears

Tennessee State coach Nolan Smith

HBCU Basketball

Duke’s ‘Brotherhood’ is helping HBCU coaches find success on the court

Coaches Kenneth Blakeney and Nolan Smith are leaning on the lessons learned at Duke to guide their programs in the tournament

The “At the Vanguard” exhibit showcases art, artifacts and photos Clark Atlanta, Florida A&M, Tuskegee, Texas Southern and Jackson State shared from their archival collections.

Smithsonian exhibit celebrates the legacy of HBCUs through their archival collections

“At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs” is on display through July 19 at National Museum of African American History and Culture

By Ciara Latham

Howard University forward Zennia Thomas shoots the ball during a game.

HBCU Basketball

For Howard, MEAC tournament title hopes rest on the play of standout Zennia Thomas

The senior is the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s top scorer and rebounder

Norfolk State player Da'Brya Clark (center) looks to pass the basketball during a first-round NCAA tournament game on March 22, 2025, at Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland.

HBCU Basketball

Much has changed for Norfolk State’s vets, but their goal — to win — remains the same

Da’Brya Clark and Anjanae Richardson have embraced larger roles on the team with a new coach, new teammates and pressure to earn another title

By Alauna Marable

Howard player Bryce Harris takes a foul shot during an exhibition college game against American University on Oct. 28, 2024, at Bender Arena in Washington, D.C.

HBCU Basketball

Here are teams and players to watch as the 2026 MEAC and SWAC tournaments tip off

Automatic bids to the NCAA tournament are at stake for HBCU programs

Kirk Dawkins runs in a track meet

FAMU’s Kirk Dawkins is a viral track sensation and HBCU inspiration

The SWAC indoor champion in the 800 meters and the mile clears the air about his social media explosion, why he stayed at Florida A&M

By Jerry Bembry

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