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

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5 days agoWednesday, October 21, 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

HBCU International Player Released from ICE Custody

An HBCU international basketball player's release from ICE custody is the story of the day, and it's still developing. More as it comes — you know we'll be watching.

Source: HBCU Sports

02newsPrairie View A&M University · 06:00 ET

Prairie View Outguns Alcorn 41-38 in a SWAC West Brawl

41-38 on Saturday, Oct 17. One possession. The SWAC West is wide open — how's your team sitting after that one?

03newsNorfolk State University · 06:00 ET

Missy Elliott Bringing Four HBCU Bands to NSU

A hometown showdown at Norfolk State with four HBCU bands and Missy Elliott. Whose band eats — no neutral takes on this one.

Source: HBCU Buzz

Homecoming Saturday in Orangeburg: SC State vs Norfolk State

Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, Saturday Oct 24 — homecoming under the lights. Who's pulling up?

05newsHBCU-wide · 06:00 ET

Who Really Runs the SWAC West?

HBCU Sports asked the question and the Yard gets to settle it. State your case — bring receipts, not feelings.

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