-
William Tate IV Becomes 1st Black President in the History of the SEC: 'We Set About to Find a Great Leader, and We Found One'
The SEC might boast some of the most powerful programs in all of collegiate sports, but until Thursday, not a single school in the conference had ever had a Black president. That’s until William Tate IV changed the game. Tate, who currently serves as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University…
-
Jeezy Offers His Best Advice on the Keys to Success, Resurgence of Black Lives Matter Movement
Some great advice can go a long way, so building off of this premise, Spotify’s latest podcast, Best Advice, features both up-and-coming artists and legacy acts opening up about their successes and missteps throughout their careers. On each episode, guests reflect on the advice that they’ve received from mentors, collaborators, family members, and confidantes, as well…
-
MLB Legend Willie Mays Finally Gets His Flowers With New HBO Documentary on the Way
At 90 years young, Willie Mays, the oldest living Hall of Famer, has lived a life that others can only dream to have experienced. He’s set multiple MLB records, collected a Presidential Medal of Freedom, and has inspired millions with both his play and resilience. He’s the perfect choice for a documentary, and because God…
-
This Ain't What Jesus Died For
“A wise man told me, ‘Don’t argue with fools’‘Cause people from a distance can’t tell who is who…” I think Jay-Z was onto something. While the rest of us went about our rather uneventful Thursdays, five-time world champion Floyd Mayweather had an upcoming exhibition match to promote. So as is customary in these types of…
-
Sounds Like Hate Returns to Explore the Driving Forces Behind Bigotry and Hate in America
The Southern Poverty Law Center prides itself on monitoring the activities of domestic hate groups and other extremists, while working in partnership with local communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people. But did you know they also have a podcast? In its inaugural season, their audio…
-
HBCU Hoops Phenom Makur Maker to Star in New Docuseries Big Man on Campus
Five-star basketball recruit Makur Maker made headlines last summer when he passed on offers from Kentucky, UCLA, and other powerhouse schools in order to commit to Howard University, and as he continues on his quest “to make the HBCU movement real so that others will follow,” we’ll be fortunate enough to join him on his…
-
Not a Single Player Taken in the 2021 NFL Draft Played for an HBCU. How Did That Happen?
The 2021 NFL Draft has come and gone. Yet despite the fact that nearly 260 players transitioned from college students to professional athletes throughout the course of that evening, there wasn’t a single one who was drafted from an HBCU. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Not a single one. Division III standout Quinn Meinerz got snatched up…
-
Allyson Felix Leads With Love as She Prepares for Her Final Trip to the Summer Olympics
We live in a society of celebrity worship, in which human beings are far too often reduced to what they do instead of who they actually are. This happens all the time with athletes like LeBron James, who are celebrated for their feats on the court, yet admonished for having the audacity to speak out…
