May 4, 2026 | Design, Entertainment, Fashion, History, Sports
Now, most jockeys at the Kentucky Derby are White men, but few know that 15 of the first 28 Derby winners were Black men. Even more notably, the first winning jockey was a Black man, Oliver Lewis, according to the BBC. However, outside of the sporting event, one of...
Apr 27, 2026 | Leadership, Men, Sports
Florida A&M alumnus Will Packer is never shy about talking about his HBCU experience. Packer is one of the most well-known HBCU advocates in the nation, often using his platform to empower HBCUs and talk about how they are life-changing. More From...
Apr 13, 2026 | History, Sports
Baseball and history are coming together in west Charlotte as local students get the chance to compete and learn in a three-day tournament, honoring Black history. Blair Brown has been playing baseball for as long as he can remember. “Around 2, 3 years old, my dad...
Sep 22, 2025 | Leadership, Sports, Women
With nearly two decades of experience in business development and management — including owning and operating an insurance company since 2000 — Bulluck-Major draws on a business foundation that strengthens everything she does with the Classic. In 2018, she secured the...
Jul 21, 2025 | Higer Education, Sports
Two standout freshmen fromHampton University volleyball, Taylor Shumate and Morgan Warren, represented Team HBCU in an international tournament held in Gaborone, Botswana. The event, known as the Ditsala International Cup, ran from May 29 to June 2 and featured teams...
