Excitement filled the air at the inaugural Big Cat Classic, where the Clark Atlanta University Panthers defeated the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers 31-21 to earn their third consecutive victory against Morehouse. Clark Atlanta struck first in explosive fashion when Trayvon Pinder broke free for a 94-yard rushing touchdown, giving the Panthers an early 7-0 lead….
Division I sports could be the next chapter for the Maroon Tigers, but making that jump would take more than winning games. Morehouse College athletic director Harold Ellis ’92 made his Division 1 ambitions abundantly clear in an interview on the Inside the HBCU Sports Lab podcast on July 2. “We are coming for these…
For Tylia Gillespie, stepping onto the basketball court at Forbes Arena carried a meaning beyond competition. Her participation on Saturday followed a long recovery from a serious car crash and marked another return to the sport she had loved since childhood. “I had to learn how to walk and talk again, so it’s just a…
Atlanta is no longer under consideration to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention after the Democratic National Committee (DNC) narrowed its list of potential host cities to Philadelphia, Boston and Denver. The convention is held every four years to formally nominate the Democratic Party’s presidential and vice presidential candidates. In addition to its political significance,…
For the first time, I attended this year’s National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention in Atlanta, and it felt like a family reunion: Black journalists celebrating one another, sharpening their skills and uplifting the next generation. But after witnessing Stephen A. Smith receive the Thumbs Down Award at the Salute to Excellence Gala on…
Laila Leigh’s Streamer University journey started on cardboard in a pink room in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. From a young age, her family has taught her to speak things into existence: grades, internship opportunities and now the chance to build her brand as a social media influencer. Streamer University, for those unfamiliar, is a week-long intensive…
From a statistical standpoint, the New York Knicks have delivered one of the most dominant postseason stretches in NBA history. After sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers and defeating the Atlanta Hawks in convincing fashion, the Knicks continued their remarkable run by eliminating the Cleveland Cavaliers. Across those three playoff series, New York established a postseason record…
Four months after the capture of Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump made another move in Latin America. On May 20, the United States unsealed an indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro and five co-defendants in a Brothers to the Rescue operation gone awry in 1996. Castro faces seven charges, including four counts of murder,…
On Thursday, April 23, Warner Bros Discovery announced their approval of their merger with Paramount. The deal is worth $81 billion with Warner agreeing to sell Paramount at $31 a share. The total cost of the deal is nearly $111 billion, including debt. The merger is due to be the second largest sum in U.S….
For over five decades, Ron Thomas has shaped journalism, education, and mentorship with an unwavering commitment to excellence. On April 11, the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame inducted Thomas at North Carolina A&T State University. This milestone celebrates his achievements and highlights the doors he has opened for future generations. A career built on impact…
