UNC $1M Endowment Goes To Howard University After School Requests Anti-DEI Compliance For Eligibility | Sidnee Michelle

The scholarship honors Dr. Leroy W. Upperman, one of Wilmington, North Carolina's first Black physicians and a HU medical school grad. https://t.co/biyEPk4WH0

— Black Enterprise (@blackenterprise) July 15, 2026

Former Southern Tennis Star Darnesha Moore Returns as Head Coach of Jaguars’ Men’s and Women’s Programs | Brandon King

Southern University is bringing one of its own back home.

Former Jaguar standout, SWAC MVP, and Southern Women’s Athlete of the Year Darnesha Moore has been named the new head coach of the Jaguars’ men’s and women’s tennis programs.https://t.co/66s0pMt0tb pic.twitter.com/fKkeK6s0r7

— sneakershoptalk (@SneakerShopTalk) July 15, 2026

CIAA makes it official: TWO football games on championship weekend

CIAA makes it official: TWO football games on championship weekend

🏈 Title game: Saturday, Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. in Durham
🏈 3rd vs. 4th place game: Friday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. in Durham

Special championship weekend tickets will be on sale for next 24 hours: $19.12 pic.twitter.com/KGqjU1vWHa

— NC Football News (@NCFootballNews) July 15, 2026

BREAKING: Johnson C. Smith is NOT picked to win the CIAA this season.

Predicted order of finish:
1. Virginia Union
2. Johnson C. Smith
3. Fayetteville State
4. Virginia State
5. Winston-Salem State
6. Livingstone
7. Elizabeth City State
8. Bowie State
9. Bluefield State
10.… pic.twitter.com/Ni00fXYnW0

— NC Football News (@NCFootballNews) July 15, 2026

SWAC Coaches with New Orleans Bloodlines: Marshall Faulk, Eddie Robinson Jr, and Mickey Joseph | Kyle T. Mosley

SWAC coaches have strong New Orleans bloodlines!@HBCULegends | #SWAC | #SWACMediaDay

The rundown: https://t.co/QbEKXWor0k pic.twitter.com/C8rP5JtP1a

— Kyle T. Mosley (@KyleTMosley) July 15, 2026

Charlie Ward Champions Ranch takes shape – but they need help | TaMaryn Waters

The first multi-sport field at the Charlie Ward Champions Ranch is expected to be completed by fall. https://t.co/a6SDl7eg18

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 15, 2026

CIAA Preseason Coaches Football Poll.... | John Dell

CIAA Preseason Coaches Football Poll....

1. Virginia Union

2. JC Smith

3. Fay. State

4. Va. State

5. WSSU

6. Livingstone

7. Elizabeth City State

8. Bowie State

9. Bluefield State

10. Shaw

11. Lincoln (Pa.)

— John Dell (@johndellWSJ) July 15, 2026

Live Updates: CIAA announces releases coaches' preseason football poll https://t.co/9jo7QbZYeo via @JournalNow

— John Dell (@johndellWSJ) July 15, 2026

Ta'Shaun Sims has been named to the 2026 Buck Buchanan Award Watch List, recognizing the nation's top defensive player in FCS football

🏆 National Recognition. Hornet Standard. 🐝

Ta'Shaun Sims has been named to the 2026 Buck Buchanan Award Watch List, recognizing the nation's top defensive player in FCS football.

Now it's your turn to represent the Black & Gold. 🖤💛 Gear up and support Hornet Football with… pic.twitter.com/yBf4Yl7boO

— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) July 15, 2026

The 2026 SWAC Football Media Day presented by @pepsi kicks off today!

The 2026 SWAC Football Media Day presented by @pepsi kicks off today!

Can’t make it in person? Tune in on SWAC TV 📺#SWACMD | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/7KCSS6QDtW

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) July 15, 2026

Inside the SWAC: The Media Day Kickoff Special || Presented by the PV vs Everybody Network

Inside the SWAC: The Media Day Kickoff Special || Presented by the PV vs... https://t.co/IkUIZXsfjU via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 15, 2026

Coaches Corner: Restore the Standard rolls into Durham tomorrow!

🚨 Coaches Corner: Restore the Standard rolls into Durham tomorrow!

Join Director of Athletics Eric Burns + Coaches Terry, Butler & Woodbury at The Tipsy Bull, Wed 7/15. Thanks to Barr & Barr and The Tipsy Bull for the support! 🐏🖤❤️ #RestoreTheStandard pic.twitter.com/nIPCzzFme1

— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) July 14, 2026

TSU HOF Class of 2026: Eric Lindsey — Men's Track and Field

TSU HOF Class of 2026: Eric Lindsey — Men's Track and Fieldhttps://t.co/ltiXccKNfO

— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) July 14, 2026

Dr. Cavil's Inside The HBCU Sports Lab | 7-14-26 | Epi 836

Dr. Cavil's Inside The HBCU Sports Lab | 7-14-26 | Epi 836 https://t.co/cu4jw2px5O

— Black College Sports Network (@MyBCSN1) July 14, 2026

CIAA Media Day is TOMORROW!

CIAA Media Day is TOMORROW!

🏈 Will JCSU be picked to repeat?
🏈 What will the "expanded championship weekend format" look like?
🏈 How will coaches slot NC's 6-team CIAA contingent?
🏈 Who makes preseason all-CIAA?

Bookmark. We'll update tomorrow.https://t.co/mAQ1zI92Oi pic.twitter.com/EHYBElF9Lu

— NC Football News (@NCFootballNews) July 14, 2026

How the SWAC and city of Birmingham created inaugural Classic at Legion Field |Jaeden Day

How the SWAC and city of Birmingham created inaugural Classic at Legion Field https://t.co/B06dEKgif3

— Advertiser Sports (@mgmsports) July 14, 2026

See photos of the Birmingham Football Classic press conference https://t.co/qgPbrb5soI

— Advertiser Sports (@mgmsports) July 14, 2026

WATCH LIVE: @GeauxJags & Alabama State football coaches to discuss #SWAC Birmingham Classic @LAFirstNews https://t.co/NFkJlWFoRq

— John Walton (@John_Walton_) July 14, 2026

The Birmingham Classic won't be the first time #Southern head coach Marshall Faulk and Alabama State head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. face off.

Back in 2000, they played against each other in Super Bowl XXXIV when the Rams beat the Titans, 23-16.@theswac @LAFirstNews pic.twitter.com/GJ1Qg7gjNh

— Brendon Fairbairn (@FairbairnTV) July 15, 2026

Pepsi National Battle of the Bands Relocating to Dallas, AT&T Stadium in 2027 | Kyle Anthony Mosley

Pepsi National Battle of the Bands will relocate to Dallas in 2027!@HBCULegends @NationalBOTB

The story: "https://t.co/tQAVomeAMu" pic.twitter.com/JDWJfu5H6f

— Kyle T. Mosley (@KyleTMosley) July 14, 2026

📍 Dallas, Texas

The countdown is officially on.

The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands is bringing the sound, the energy, and the unmatched tradition of HBCU marching band culture to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, during the weekend of August 27, 2027.

Save the date. Tag… pic.twitter.com/x12aq0nTAB

— National Battle of the Bands (@NationalBOTB) July 14, 2026

Central State Band Director Dr Alvin E Level ♦️👌🏾🔥

Central State Band Director Dr Alvin E Level ♦️👌🏾🔥 https://t.co/BAFrdTl0k3 via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 14, 2026

⏳ 24 HOURS OUT

⏳ 24 HOURS OUT.

Rattlers on deck in the Magic City. 🐍

🎙️ HC Quinn Fordham Gray Sr.
🎙️ QB Isaiah Knowles
🎙️ Antonio Camon
📍 Birmingham, AL
📅 July 15 | 2026 SWAC Football Media Day#FangsUp pic.twitter.com/1Ddq1rRj2f

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) July 14, 2026

Number of Black players on Opening Day rosters increases for 2nd straight year | Anthony Castrovince

Of the 64 Black players on MLB Opening Day rosters, 20 came through MLB development programs like the Youth Academy, Breakthrough Series, DREAM Series, Nike RBI and Hank Aaron Invitational.

Jordan Walker is one of those success stories.https://t.co/ifDtGJMhP6

— Rob from Chester, Pa (@knoxrob1) July 14, 2026

UAPB SEASON PREVIEW: Season closes against Texas Southern again | Tanner Spearman

Our series previewing UAPB's 2026 opponents wraps up with Texas Southern.

The Tigers' ground game should be as strong as ever with 3 of their top 4 running backs returning this season.https://t.co/UhhOBJfYnF

— Tanner Spearman (@tannerspearman) July 13, 2026

The Golden Rams are headed to Macon, Ga for the 2026 SIAC Media Day. Representing for Albany State is Head Coach David Bowser, Derrick Drayton, Cameron Watts, and De’Avary Weeks

We are one week away from the preseason event of the season. The Golden Rams are headed to Macon, Ga for the 2026 SIAC Media Day. Representing for Albany State is Head Coach David Bowser, Derrick Drayton, Cameron Watts, and De’Avary Weeks.#CreatingLegacies #GratefulNotEntitled pic.twitter.com/asFkcMg4D9

— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) July 14, 2026

The Texas A&M System is launching the Chancellor’s Cup, an annual battle between A&M System schools, and we’ll be playing in the inaugural event! 🔥

Our highly anticipated season opener just got even more intriguing 😈

The Texas A&M System is launching the Chancellor’s Cup, an annual battle between A&M System schools, and we’ll be playing in the inaugural event! 🔥

Story: https://t.co/JZFpvTSqvY pic.twitter.com/cQmCqnbMjx

— Tarleton State Football (@TarletonFB) July 13, 2026

Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List

Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List:https://t.co/8mil13bwkN

— HERO Sports FCS (@HEROSports_FCS) July 14, 2026

Elijah Kennedy secures Second-Team All-American honors from FCS Stats Perform as a punt returner

Preseason All- American.🏈

Elijah Kennedy secures Second-Team All-American honors from FCS Stats Perform as a punt returner.

A weapon on special teams. A problem at wide receiver. A national name heading into 2026. #AggiePride | #PoundTheStone | #CAAFB pic.twitter.com/obpjyDUpvt

— Aggie Pride (@NCATFootball) July 14, 2026

Big congrats to Angel Ortiz is signing professionally with White Sox De Cabo Rojo in Puerto Rico!

Big congrats to Angel Ortiz is signing professionally with White Sox De Cabo Rojo in Puerto Rico! All the best as he continues his career!! #proaggies #AggiePride💙💛 pic.twitter.com/dRHRHdIEZr

— 𝓓𝓲𝓪𝓶𝓸𝓷𝓭 𝓐𝓰𝓰𝓲𝓮𝓼 (@NCAT_Baseball) July 14, 2026

Pro Football Hall of Famer Darrell Green emphasizes his faith, family, and charitable work as his true achievements

Pro Football Hall of Famer Darrell Green emphasizes his faith, family, and charitable work as his true achievements. From humble beginnings in Houston, Green's journey is a testament to resilience.@dishman_cris@darrellgreen28https://t.co/69Y2Qf6bNv pic.twitter.com/9hReywhRaV

— Defender Network (@defendernetwork) July 14, 2026