Smith was bored and confused when his basketball career abruptly ended in 2020. His search for self took him to a golf team at an H.B.C.U.
Tag: Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts Represent Progress and Lost Opportunity for Black Quarterbacks
Black quarterbacks will lead both teams in Sunday’s Super Bowl. But for much of pro football history, Black players were steered away from the position because of racist assumptions.
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Deion Sanders Leaving Jackson State to Coach Colorado Is No Surprise
His move to the University of Colorado is understandable in the college football world, but that doesn’t mean it can’t hurt given the pledges he had made to his historically Black institution.
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The Pandemic Generation Goes to College. It Has Not Been Easy.
Students missed a lot of high school instruction. Now many are behind, especially in math, and getting that degree could be harder.
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For Florida A&M, Getting on the Field Is Just One of Many Problems
The university’s football players nearly skipped their opening game in protest of their mismanaged athletic department. Recent history shows far more dysfunction within the university’s sports program.