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Friday, June 19, 2026

LIVE tonight at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT! 🐾 Mr. Darold Williams, President of the Hail Wildcats Gridiron Club, joins us to break down @BCUGridiron and the outlook for the Wildcats

🚨 SCHEDULE UPDATE! 🚨

We've added another guest to the lineup! 🎙️

🐾 Mr. Darold Williams, President of the Hail Wildcats Gridiron Club, joins us to break down @BCUGridiron and the outlook for the Wildcats.

LIVE tonight at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT!

📺 Watch LIVE on YouTube,… https://t.co/hRnoCeRTK5 pic.twitter.com/TsDNnsTvGZ
— HBCU Hour (@HBCU_Hour) June 18, 2026

🏆 We've got the reigning SWAC champs and a hungry contender tonight!

🐾 @pvamufb_ w/ @pv_vs_everybody
🐝 @BamaStateFB w/ @KhalilStew

Can Prairie View repeat? Can Alabama State build on last year's success and take the next step?

Join us as we continue our 4th Annual #HBCUHour… pic.twitter.com/R7c9jI4Mxn
— HBCU Hour (@HBCU_Hour) June 18, 2026

Former CIAA Star Jada Byers (VUU) announces retirement from football

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Bethune-Cookman Head Baseball Coach Johnny Hernandez has agreed to a four-year contract extension, tying him to the Wildcats program through 2030!

RUN IT BACK! 🔒

Bethune-Cookman Head Baseball Coach Johnny Hernandez has agreed to a four-year contract extension, tying him to the Wildcats program through 2030!#𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 | #𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙮𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 pic.twitter.com/Y3lDas02mZ
— ⚾️Bethune-Cookman Baseball (@BCUDiamondCats) June 18, 2026

Bethune-Cookman and Jonathan Hernandez Agree to Contract Extension https://t.co/i4sCUsuCUu
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2026

Texas Southern Football Releases Multi-Venue 2026 Home Schedule | Kyle T. Mosley

Texas Southern gave clarity for season ticket holders & alumni of where the Tigers will play home games in 2026. Could they play one contest in an NFL stadium?@TSUFootball | @hbculegends

TSU in 2026: https://t.co/YTw2hEQdR1 pic.twitter.com/d7BmFESmbz
— Kyle T. Mosley (@KyleTMosley) June 19, 2026

MVSU Athletics Announces 2026 Track & Field Camp Dates

https://t.co/B557xOIVnr
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) June 18, 2026

🏃🏾‍♂️💚 Train with the Delta Devils this summer!

📅 July 20 – Throwing Camp
📅 July 21 – Jump Camp
📅 July 22 – Sprint & Hurdler Camp

⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM
💲 $30 per session
📍 Rice-Totten Stadium

🔥 Open to all entries. Registration available on-site.#eleVate #ValleyInMotion pic.twitter.com/xRvczDSjy3
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) June 18, 2026

Alabama State University claims the SWAC All-Academic Award with 223 student-athletes earning a 3.0 GPA or higher! 📚🐝

🏆 EXCELLENCE IN THE CLASSROOM! 🏆

Alabama State University claims the SWAC All-Academic Award with 223 student-athletes earning a 3.0 GPA or higher! 📚🐝

Read More ➡️ https://t.co/MylZmN7Pfc #SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/SR3grkSTlH
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) June 13, 2026

Daedrian Beville Becomes First Female Jumper in School History to Earn Second Team All-American Honors

Daedrian Beville Becomes First Female Jumper in School History to Earn Second Team All-American Honors

Read More ➡️ https://t.co/cmZHaH6y16 #SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/b4D6Jo0xPl
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) June 14, 2026

Grambling State Places 169 Student-Athletes on SWAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

Grambling State Places 169 Student-Athletes on SWAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll#GramFam | #ThisIsTheG🐯https://t.co/Mlex5ymo1v
— Grambling State Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) June 14, 2026

Banks Named Head Coach of Grambling State Track & Field and Cross-Country Program

Banks Named Head Coach of Grambling State Track & Field and Cross-Country Program@GSUTIGERS_TFXC_ | #GramFam | #ThisIsTheG🐯https://t.co/U030LwCA5n
— Grambling State Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) June 15, 2026

SIX Wildcats have been selected to participate in the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic

Next stop, Philly.

SIX Wildcats have been selected to participate in the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic, held on Friday, July 10 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia as part of MLB All-Star Weekend!#𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 | #𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙮𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 pic.twitter.com/eUbySjBqzW
— ⚾️Bethune-Cookman Baseball (@BCUDiamondCats) June 18, 2026

UAPB | "I am honored and humbled," - @T_Armstead72 on heading to the #Saints Hall of Fame

"I am honored and humbled," - @T_Armstead72 on heading to the #Saints Hall of Fame pic.twitter.com/kBJMQegqEU
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) June 18, 2026

#SWACFB https://t.co/JKvpIoxjpl
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) June 18, 2026

2026 MLB Swingman Classic Roster Announced

The 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic rosters 💫‼️

Watch the top HBCU talent across the nation play at Citizens Bank Park during All-Star Week on July 10th!

Tickets ➡️ https://t.co/WOmYxEVAl2 pic.twitter.com/QSgsje6MVb
— MLBDevelops (@MLBDevelops) June 18, 2026

2026 MLB Swingman Classic Roster Announced:https://t.co/gfWLNaMyrB pic.twitter.com/ngsAtNUHdD
— National Scouting Bureau (@NSBScouting) June 18, 2026

We are less than a month out from the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic!

Ken Griffey Jr., Harold Reynolds and @roywoodjr were joined by KJ White Jr. (@southernubsb) and Justin Journette (@SpartanBSB) to discuss participating in the classic this summer in Philly.@MLBDevelops https://t.co/1GQ4fNmtaz pic.twitter.com/u0NROuCHse
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 18, 2026

Congratulations to SWAC greats Dave Clark and Marquis Grissom on being named to the 2026 College Baseball Hall of Fame Class

⚾️💫 Honoring Greatness.

Congratulations to SWAC greats Dave Clark and Marquis Grissom on being named to the 2026 College Baseball Hall of Fame Class.

A well-deserved honor for two legends whose impact on the game continues to be felt today. #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/psMnP1sMMJ
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) June 19, 2026

At 99 years young, Opal Lee continues to inspire as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth"

At 99 years young, #OpalLee continues to inspire as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth." A proud Wiley College (now University) graduate, educator, activist & recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, she spent decades advocating for 6/19 to be recognized as a national holiday. pic.twitter.com/fBte094uhb
— HBCU Alum (@hbcualum) June 19, 2026

Today, we honor the resilience, strength, and freedom of Black Americans. As we celebrate Juneteenth, we remain committed to championing unity, excellence, and progress on and off the field. ✊🏾✨#FeartheClaws #WhereWinnersThrive #GoForthInspired #Juneteenth2026 pic.twitter.com/zzD80FYJsc
— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) June 19, 2026

UAPB Names Fred Locario Head Coach of Women's Soccer

https://t.co/GdaT521Elj
— 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (@UAPBLionsRoar) June 18, 2026

UAPB announced its new soccer coach on Thursday. Fred Locario will be the Lady Lions' fourth coach in four years.https://t.co/rO1jzzvtHm
— Tanner Spearman (@tannerspearman) June 18, 2026

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands | Halftime | HOMECOMING 2025

Six NCCU Golfers Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

Six NCCU Golfers Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors https://t.co/SRNru6deAe
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2026

HBCU Swingman Classic to kick off 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend | Tyrone Sharper

HBCU Swingman Classic to kick off 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend https://t.co/T1Sfbva7ma
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2026

MEAC becomes latest Division I conference to add women’s flag football | Mitchell Northam

MEAC becomes latest Division I conference to add women’s flag football https://t.co/CnIYliYlNc via @usatoday
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2026

John Doc Harvey was much more than Texas Southern's longtime athletic trainer | Terrance Harris

John Doc Harvey was much more than Texas Southern's longtime athletic trainer. He transcended the training room and became an integral part of the lives of the athletes and coaches he served.@TXSOTigers @TxsuProud @theswac @RalphSOFKCOH @michaelstrahan https://t.co/ggaCAd1YqA
— Terrance Harris (@TerranceCFB) June 18, 2026

Committee modifies DI Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships

Committee modifies DI Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. https://t.co/DUeHwVRMf3
— NCAA News (@NCAA_PR) June 17, 2026

Charlie Sifford is known as the Jackie Robinson of golf. Now, a scholarship in his honor helps students attend HBCUs | Ariel Simpson

Charlie Sifford is known as the Jackie Robinson of golf. Now, a scholarship in his honor helps students attend HBCUs. https://t.co/si98sTzngx
— The Philadelphia Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) June 17, 2026

Former Campbell WR Randall King has signed with Alabama State after initially committing to UMass | Zach McKinnell

Former Campbell WR Randall King has signed with Alabama State after initially committing to UMass

King was a Freshman All-American in 2024… He’s recorded 89 receptions for 1,102 receiving yards & 7 receiving TDs over the past two seasons pic.twitter.com/bHguxQ1wMz
— Zach McKinnell (@zachmckinnell) June 17, 2026

Men's Basketball Annual Team Camp Schedule Set

Men's Basketball Annual Team Camp Schedule Set https://t.co/ngGoFhbXfM
— Shaw Athletics (@ShawBears) June 17, 2026

From Accelerated Scholar to Strategic Storyteller: Class of 2026’s Youngest Graduate Vashti Smith Steps Into Her Next Chapter

At just 19 years old, Vashti Smith '26 is already making big moves 💙⚓📝

The youngest in Hampton's Class of 2026, Vashti graduated magna cum laude and is headed to Clemson University on a full-ride scholarship to earn her master's in Communication.

📰: https://t.co/h0sO01ZAsa pic.twitter.com/UwfXQTo5s5
— Hampton University (@_HamptonU) June 17, 2026