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Florida A&M head coach James Colzie III drove home a familiar refrain after the Rattlers secured their first win of the 2025 season—a hard-fought 33-25 home opener victory over Albany State.
At 35, the Washington, D.C., native has played against some of the toughest competition basketball has to offer. Yet, his most difficult opponent arrived off the court in 2012, when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at just 23 years old.
NASCAR has long celebrated groundbreaking moments among its drivers, from Wendell Scott’s historic Cup-level win in 1963 to Bubba Wallace’s Talladega triumph in 2021. Those figures reshaped what fans saw on the track. Now, the arrival of a fully Black over-the-wall pit crew highlights that progress is taking hold in every part of the sport.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — As the Trump administration and its disciples try to strip the nation of its memory, legendary comedian Bill Cosby said Black media cannot bend, cannot be silent, but must remind Black America that every inch of the nation’s 249 years was built with our sweat, our brilliance, our survival.
I had the privilege and honor of being one of twelve former alumni who participated in a weekend of activities culminating in our induction into the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame, Class of 2025. Activities included a formal banquet, the very first night football game ever played at Cleve Abbott Field and a Baccalaureate service on Sunday in the University Chapel. Inductees received Hall of Fame jackets, rings and polo shirts. It is recognition for which I am extremely proud. Britt Keith Lyle, inducted for his exploits and accomplishments as a tennis player, made what I considered a profound observation at the conclusion of his acceptance speech, which I believed captured the essence and unity of our class: We may have played different sports, but we are one team. Most, if not all of us, were meeting for the very first time and over the course of three days we formed an unbreakable bond.
The 2025 US Open is honoring Althea Gibson, one of the most influential figures in tennis history, marking 75 years since she broke the sport’s color barrier. Gibson, a Florida A&M (FAMU) University alumna and the first Black player to win a Grand Slam title, is being celebrated throughout the tournament with events that highlight her legacy and the ongoing impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in tennis.
On Sunday, Hunter suited up for the Jacksonville Jaguars in his first NFL game. His debut was more than just stats—it was a cultural and style statement.
Delaware State earned its first victory under new head coach DeSean Jackson, defeating Albany 37–32 in Dover on Saturday night. The Hornets’ home opener became a marathon HBCU matchup, stretched over 7½ hours because of two lightning delays. As a result, Jackson’s first collegiate win came long after the scheduled finish, but it was worth the wait for the home fans.
Bethune-Cookman University announced on Monday that its game against Southern University — billed as the Tampa Bay Football Classic — has been relocated back. Instead of taking place in Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it will be moved back to Daytona Municipal Stadium.