Ever since he was young, coach KJ Black has lived and breathed football. Whether it be on or off the field, Black has built quite the resume for himself. Coach Black led Prairie View A&M University to a SWAC championship as their starting quarterback back in 2009 and won MVP […]

Florida A&M University’s football team suited up Saturday for its annual Orange and Green spring football game in front of enthusiastic   spectators and the Marching 100. There was a great turnout and a glimpse of what can come for next season. The Rattlers finished last season with one of the […]

With football season quickly approaching, so is the sweltering summer heat. Florida A&M University is keeping up with the latest technology by putting athlete health and safety at the top of its list this year. The athletics program has invested in a Boudreaux Recovery Center to help keep players […]

Jean Tanelus, assistant director of facilities and operations at Florida A&M University, continues to focus his talent with film on producing sports media and the diverse culture of campus Greek life. Tanelus spent his previous four years at FAMU earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration before graduating in July […]

For some, softball is a social and physical leisure activity that is enjoyable on a nice spring day. But for Florida A&M University’s Destiny Cuevas, softball is a big part of her life. It has shaped her into the young woman that she is today. Cuevas has had a love […]

Florida A&M University went head to head, with Jacksonville University seeking their tenth win for the season. Although the final score was 9-6 with FAMU losing, the Rattlers pushed through the twelve-inning game and had fans on the edge of their seats. FAMU had a strong start, with redshirt freshman, […]

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s women’s bowling team have spent the season breaking the barrier, bringing multiple achievements to the university. The Rattlers traveled to Harahan, Louisiana, for their first seasonal competition at the Colonial Lanes Classic hosted by Tulane University.  As the season progressed, the Rattlers traveled to Dallas, […]

Talented Black student-athletes have filled predominately white institution’s (PWIs) athletic rosters by the dozens dating back to the end of segregation. PWIs budgets had more funding, better facilities, increased NFL scouting and ESPN coverage for most if not all conference games. These are undeniable deals that historically Black colleges and […]

Florida A&M University’s softball team was upended by Florida State University 8-1 Tuesday. FAMU took the early lead on the Seminoles in the bottom of the first inning. Freshman infielder Kiauna Watson led off with a single to right that was followed by a wall-banging double off the bat of […]

Last July 1 marked the first day that NCAA student-athletes could profit off their name, images and likeness. For many collegiate athletes, this was an opportunity to earn money legally while still competing as an amateur. Despite the opportunity to make substantial profits, many athletes at Historically Black Colleges and […]