Rickey Smiley HBCU Tour
In the NFL supplemental draft, the Oakland Raiders drafted controversial Ohio State Quarterback,Terrelle Pryor. Pryor left Ohio State after he was accused of taking illegal gifts from boosters. Sports Illustrated reports: Sometimes the stereotypes are accurate, and the past is indeed prologue. Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis has always coveted freakish athletes in terms of […]
TAMPA-Dwight Levasiyea Ellick, a former Tampa Bay Buccaneer and high school teacher was charged with having sex with a minor after allegations that he had sex with a 16-year-old female student. Ellick went to Notre Dame and briefly played cornerback for the Buccaneers. ABC News reports: According to a police statement, “On June 8th, 2010, […]
BOSTON-Shaquille O’Neal has blamed President Barack Obama for Boston Celtics’ point guard, Rajon Rondo’s shooting troubles and confidence. O’Neal claims that Obama made fun of his shooting ability during a fund raiser where they met the President in his book “Shaq UnCut.” The Huffington Post reports: The President turns to Ray, points at Rondo, and […]
A NewsOne Exclusive Spelman College’s endowment fund was reportedly worth more than $350 million in 2010, making it the largest private endowment of all historically black colleges and universities, and second only to Howard University in largest overall endowment. Though Spelman’s endowment is only a fraction of those at predominantly white universities like Harvard, whose […]
Boston Celtic guard Delonte West claims on Twitter that he has applied to work at home depot due to the NBA lockout. Due to a previous weapons case, West cannot play overseas like several other NBA players plan to do if there is a lockout in the NBA. Here is what West Tweeted: It’s official.. […]
Many Black colleges’ racial demographics soon may look shockingly similar to many traditional U.S. schools, because of a new recruiting tactic. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Historically Black Colleges and Universities are actively recruiting non-black students to boost lagging enrollment and offset funding shortfalls. The Root.com reports: We’re glad the Wall […]
Atlanta, GA Bank Of America Atlanta Football Classic – Florida A&M University vs. Southern University
Indianapolis, IN Circle City Classic- Kentucky State vs. Albany State University
Birmingham, AL State Farm Magic City Classic- Alabama A&M University vs. Alabama State University