HBCU Sports
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Type of site | News, Sports, and Opinions on Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) |
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| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Flower Mound, Texas |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Owner | Rashad Interactive, LLC |
| Founder(s) | Kenn Rashad |
| Industry | Media |
| Website | https://hbcusports.com/ |
HBCU Sports is a digital media property that provides sports information, news, and opinion on Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).[1][2] The media was started in 1997 by Kenn Rashad, HBCU Sports and gained attention for breaking news in the HBCU space. HBCU Sports broke news that NFL Hall of Fame Deion Sanders would be named the new head football coach at Jackson State University.[3][4]
HBCU Sports is located in the Dallas, Texas.[5] It is owned by Rashad Media and distributes content on hbcusports.com and other company-branded social media platforms.[1]
History[edit]
HBCU Sports began in 1997 as The SWAC Page. At the time, it was a sports information website that covered the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).[6] In 2007, the company expanded its coverage to include more HBCU athletic programs when it was renamed TSPN Sports (tspnsports.com).[7][8] While operating as TSPN Sports, the website’s fan forum was named as one of the five must-visit sites for HBCU marching band fans.[9] The company expanded to cover all Historically Black Colleges and University athletic programs and in 2014, it was renamed HBCU Sports.[10][11]
Band of the Year Award[edit]
In 2015, HBCU Sports introduced the HBCU Sports Band of the Year Award. The winner of the award is determined by the website’s visitors who vote for the band of their choice from a list of finalists selected by the publication.
- 2015 - Prairie View A&M University[12]
- 2016 - Miles College[13]
- 2017 - North Carolina A&T[14]
- 2018 - North Carolina A&T[15][16]
- 2019 - Norfolk State[17]
- 2020 - Skipped because of COVID[18]
- 2021 - The North Carolina A&T's Blue and Gold Marching Machine[19][20][21]
- 2022 - Norfolk State Spartan Legion Marching Band[22]
Related pages[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rashad, Kenn (2007-07-18). "About | HBCU Sports". Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ "HBCUs capitalize on growing interest by adding sport options". AP News. 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2023-07-01.
- ↑ "Deion Sanders officially hired as Jackson State head coach". 247Sports. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ "Coach Prime Time? Deion Sanders reportedly set to take over college football program". Saturday Down South. 2020-09-17. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ "HBCU Sports". www.neverbounce.com. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ Hoggard, Robert (2014-12-08). "Kenn Rashad: "Media Coverage of HBCU Sports Has Improved, Thanks to the Internet"". HBCU Buzz. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ Sports, HBCU (2014-08-26). "TSPN Sports changes name to HBCU Sports". Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ Francis, Eddie (2014-11-22). "HL 016: HBCU Sports and Dillard's STEM, Three-Sport Athlete". hbculifestyle.com. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ "Five Must-Visit Sites For HBCU Marching Band Fans". HuffPost. 2014-01-21. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ HBCU Lifestyle (2014-11-22). "HL 016: HBCU Sports and Dillard's STEM, Three-Sport Athlete". hbculifestyle.com. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ↑ Hill, Glynn A. (2021-11-02). "HBCU-Power Five partnerships seek to accomplish 'more than just scheduling games'". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-07-01.
- ↑ wpengine (2015-06-25). "Prairie View A&M University Nominated for five HBCU awards". PVAMU Home. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ Rashad, Kenn (2016-11-12). "Miles College Purple Marching Machine voted HBCU Sports Band of the Week – (Week 9)". Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ Rashad, Kenn (2018-01-21). "NC A&T's Blue and Gold Marching Machine voted 2017 HBCU Sports Band of the Year". Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ Rashad, Kenn (2019-01-22). "North Carolina A&T's BGMM voted 2018 HBCU Sports Band of the Year". Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ "HBCU Times Spring 2019 Issue by HBCU Times - Issuu". issuu.com. 2019-05-29. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ "HBCU Sports Podcast". Deezer. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ Dellenger, Ross (2020-06-30). "Will Other Schools Follow Morehouse and Cancel Their 2020 Season?". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ "North Carolina A&T Wins 2021 HBCU Sports Band of the Year". BET. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- ↑ Spectacular Magazine (2022-01-25). "NC A&T's Blue and Gold Marching Machine Wins 2021 HBCU Sports Band of the Year". Spectacular Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- ↑ Sports, HBCU (2022-01-13). "HBCU Sports announces finalists for 2021 Band of the Year Award". Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- ↑ Eckstine, Heather (2023-01-23). "Norfolk State Spartan Legion Marching Band voted HBCU Sports Band of the Year". News 3 WTKR Norfolk. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
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