Grambling State World Famed Tiger Marching Band, 2019 State Fair Classic

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Florida A&M University Marching 100, 2008
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Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South, 2021
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Tuskegee Institute band concert on the lawn, 1906
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Morgan State Magnificent Marching Machine, 1977
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UAPB Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South, 2013 Mardi Gras parade
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Langston University Marching Pride, 2020
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01newsMorgan State University · 06:00 ET

First Two Legacy Bowl Picks

Morgan State's Cameron Edge and Alcorn State's Jaylon Tolbert — a former Howard quarterback — are the first two players selected for the 2027 HBCU Legacy Bowl. Two quarterbacks, two different roads, one big stage. Who's the next name getting the call?

Source: HBCU Gameday

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02newsMorgan State University · 06:00 ET

Bears Win an OT Thriller

Morgan State took down RMU 28-27 in overtime last weekend. The Bears came up clutch when it mattered most. If you missed this one, ask somebody who saw it.

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03newsBenedict College · 06:00 ET

Morgan Hall Gets New Life

Benedict College just landed $750,000 to preserve Morgan Hall, the oldest building on campus. A three-year project to protect a landmark generations of students have walked through. History getting saved in real time.

Source: WIS News 10

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04newsHoward University · 06:00 ET

Morehouse at Howard — Today

The Maroon Tigers head to D.C. to face the Bison today. Old rivalry, fresh stakes, Saturday afternoon. Who you riding with?

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05newsTennessee State University · 06:00 ET

TSU vs Howard on the NBA Stage

Tennessee State and Howard are set to meet in the 2027 NBA HBCU Classic during All-Star Weekend in Phoenix. Tigers or Bison — who's taking that game? And what does that spotlight mean for HBCU hoops?

Source: HBCU Gameday

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