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

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Florida A&M University Marching 100, 2008 — Photo: Dre4lyfe200509 via Wikimedia Commons (public domain)

Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South, 2021 — Photo: 2C2KPhotos (CC BY), via Wikimedia Commons

Tuskegee Institute band concert on the lawn, 1906 — Photo: Library of Congress (public domain), via Wikimedia Commons

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Langston University Marching Pride, 2020 — Photo: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA), via Wikimedia Commons

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01newsNorth Carolina A&T State University · 06:00 ET

Janiyah Weaver Commits to North Carolina A&T

The ESPN Top-100 prospect chose an HBCU with a championship foundation over power-conference finalists. North Carolina A&T women's basketball is on the rise.

Source: HBCU Gameday

02newsAlabama A&M University · 06:00 ET

Alabama A&M Dominates Grambling

The Bulldogs hung 61 in a 30-point rout of Grambling. Alabama A&M's win is a statement in the SWAC.

John Legend and Bilt Cover Rent for 50 Students

The initiative includes students at Morehouse, Wilberforce, and Central State. John Legend and Bilt are supporting HBCU students in need.

GHOE 100: The Century Mark

North Carolina A&T's iconic homecoming week turns 100! Join the celebration Oct 25-Nov 1, culminating in a showdown vs Elon on Oct 31.

Source: WXII

05newsPrairie View A&M University · 06:00 ET

PVAMU Edges Alcorn in Thriller

Prairie View A&M outlasted Alcorn State 41-38 in a 3-point finish on Oct 17. Best game of the weekend — yes or no?

Source: box score

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