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Lawrence Johnson, legendary HBCU sports photographer, passes ...
hbcugameday.com...to FBS program Jackson State football DB De"Jahn Warren heads to USFL Morgan State University marching band headed to France... ...Another Lincoln (Ca.) on the HBCU football schedule Pittsburgh Steelers sign Virginia State University RB Alabama State University back headed...

Florida A&M University votes to rename football and softball fields
hbcugameday.com...football and softball fields, to honor two FAMU legends: Ken Riley and Veronica Wiggins Bragg Memorial Stadium, home to FAMU"s football team, could... ...take on the name of NFL Hall of Famer and Rattler legend Ken Riley, while the softball field is expected to be named after former head softball... ..., “If approved, Rattlers will drive on Bob Hayes Lane, take their seats in Bragg Memorial Stadium, and witness championship football on Ken Riley... ...Riley was recognized as the MEAC Coach of the Year and was inducted into the 1982 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame, the Black College Football Hall of Fame...

Morgan State University marching band headed to France -
hbcugameday.com...The exclusive invitation to Morgan"s Magnificent Marching Machine to participate in the parade was extended by Music Celebrations International as... ...The Morgan State University marching band is headed to France in 2024 to celebrate D-Day.... ...Wilson, president of Morgan State University.... ...., D.M.A, director of bands at Morgan, the Magnificent Marching Machine will perform at two different notable locations in Paris....

Chris Paul explains why it was important to graduate from an HBCU
hbcugameday.com...The Phoenix Suns guard and future Hall of Famer told the podcast hosts -- Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder -- why he decided to finish... ...Winston-Salem State University. ... ...Wake Forest was down the street, then you had Winston-Salem State both in Winston-Salem,” Paul said.... ...Chris Paul graduated from Winston-Salem State with his degree in Communications in December.When Crowder asked Paul why he felt the need to get his...

College Football Hall of Fame ballot full of HBCU hopefuls
hbcugameday.com...Ashley Ambrose, Mississippi Valley State – Defensive back -- 1991 First-Team All-American and First Team All-SWAC selection -- Named SWAC Defensive... ...That includes four men who played their college ball at Mississippi Valley State University.... ...Vincent Brown, Mississippi Valley State – Linebacker -- 1987 First-Team All-American, leading the NCAA in tackles in 1986 and 1987 -- Set NCAA... ...Gideon Smith, Hampton (1921-40) -- Led Pirates to 1922 Black College National Championship -- Recorded four CIAA titles and two unbeaten seasons...

Joe Biden announces huge investment to repair Jackson water ...
hbcugameday.com...Deion Sanders and Jackson State football helped bring national attention to the water crisis in Mississippi, and now President Joe Biden is stepping... ...President Joe Biden is making a big pledge to help rebuild the struggling infrastructure.... ...The water crisis for the City of Jackson was highlighted during Deion Sanders" time as a head coach from the very beginning.... ...Jackson State football managed to push through all those tough times. But if Joe Biden has his way, it will be easier moving forward....

Jackson State football DB De'Jahn Warren heads to USFL -
hbcugameday.com...Former Jackson State football defensive back De"Jahn Warren is now headed to the USFL. ... ...Warren has reportedly signed with the New Jersey Generals of the USFL. Warren had previously agreed to terms with the CHicago Bears of the NFL.... ...De"Jahn Warren had offers from a multitude of programs including Penn State, Alabama, Maryland, Tennessee, Florida State and Oklahoma.... ...following the hiring of Deion Sanders as Jackson State coach....

Alabama State University back headed to FBS program -
hbcugameday.com...in rushing under first-year head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. ... ...Alabama State University transfer Jacory Merritt announced on Monday that he will be attending New Mexico University. ... ...Alabama State University football is coming off a 6-5 season under first-year head coach Eddie Robinson Jr....

Pittsburgh Steelers sign Virginia State University RB
hbcugameday.com...The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Virginia State University running back Darius Hagans as a free agent, according to Steelers now. ... ...Hagans signing comes on the heels of the Pittsburgh Steelers signing another HBCU back -- Morgan State's Alfonzo Graham. ... ...That includes Hall of Famers like John Stallworth (Alabama A&M) and Mel Blount (Southern.) ... ...A more recent HBCU diamond in the rough for the Pittsburgh Steelers was Issac Redman....

Another Lincoln (Ca.) on the HBCU football schedule
hbcugameday.com...Two of them are at HBCU homecomings. The Oaks will travel to play for the second time at Texas Southern"s homecoming on Sept.... ...There's a new Lincoln University on the 2023 HBCU football schedule. Lincoln (Ca.)... ...The Oaks lost at Texas Southern"s homecoming on Oct. 29, 37-2.... ...Lincoln (Ca.), founded in 1919 in San Francisco, offered law study programs to World War I veterans....