Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Page 2

Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts Represent Progress and Lost Opportunity for Black Quarterbacks

Black quarterbacks will lead both teams in Sunday’s Super Bowl. But for much of pro football history, Black players were steered away from the position because of racist assumptions.

By Jenny Vrentas

Basketball Colleges and Universities Historically Black Colleges and Universities Paul, Chris (1985- ) Winston-Salem (NC) Winston-Salem State University

For Chris Paul, Studying at an H.B.C.U. Was a ‘Natural’ Fit

Paul, the star N.B.A. guard, will graduate from Winston-Salem State on Friday, completing an educational journey he started in 2003 and continuing his quest to spotlight Black colleges.

By Tania Ganguli

Black People Colleges and Universities Football (College) Historically Black Colleges and Universities Jackson State University Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings Sanders, Deion University of Colorado

Deion Sanders Leaving Jackson State to Coach Colorado Is No Surprise

His move to the University of Colorado is understandable in the college football world, but that doesn’t mean it can’t hurt given the pledges he had made to his historically Black institution.

By Kurt Streeter

Black People Colleges and Universities Draft and Recruitment (Sports) Fisk University Gymnastics Historically Black Colleges and Universities Women and Girls

The First H.B.C.U. Gymnastics Team is Aiming Even Higher

Fisk University put a gymnastics team together after sensing an opportunity to encourage Black women to compete in the college sport.

By Andrea Williams and Taylor Baucom

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