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

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6 days agoTuesday, October 20, 2026Five-minute briefing

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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

Morgan State Magnificent Marching Machine, 1977 — Photo: 1msulax (CC), via Wikimedia Commons

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

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01newsHBCU-wide · 06:00 ET

Stephen A. Puts HBCUs on the White House Table

WSSU's own sat down with Trump, Bill Maher and Kid Rock — and made sure the culture got a seat too. Wait till you hear how he repped.

Source: HBCU Sports

02newsVirginia Union University · 06:00 ET

Panthers Run It to Five Straight

Virginia Union didn't just beat Bowie State 48-7 — they ended the Bulldogs' three-game streak and their longest rivalry run yet. Who's stopping VUU now?

Source: HBCU Sports

Your Campus. Your Moment.

Anderson .Paak & Cordae plus HBCU Buzz want to see YOUR school living its best life. Post your good day — your people, your traditions.

Source: HBCU Buzz

04newsFlorida A&M University · 06:00 ET

Homecoming Saturday at the Bragg

FAMU vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Bragg Memorial Stadium — homecoming in the 850. Which side you on? Hampton and SC State go at home Saturday too.

05newsHBCU-wide · 06:00 ET

New Kings of the Polls

Week 7 flipped the script: Jackson State back at No. 1 FCS, Virginia State on top of DII. You agree — or did the voters fumble this one?

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