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HBCUJackson State, Virginia State Take Top Spots in Week 7 Polls
Jackson State has reclaimed the top spot in the FCS HBCU football poll following a victory over Florida A&M, while Virginia State took over No. 1 in Division II. The updated Week 7 national poll marks the third consecutive week with a new leader in the FCS division.
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EntertainmentProducer and Former Duke Standout Charles F. Porter Dies at 47
Charles F. Porter, a former Duke University defensive tackle who built a multifaceted career as an actor, independent producer, and youth mentor, has passed away at age 47. His family confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that he died at his Calabasas residence following a 17-and-a-half-year battle with Hodgkin lymphoma. Porter was widely recognized for championing uplifting Black stories through his company, Black Bench Productions.
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Kulture SportzAND1 Legend Taurian 'Air Up There' Fontenette Dies At 43
Taurian Fontenette, the revered streetball pioneer celebrated across the globe as 'Air Up There' and 'Mr. 720,' has died at age 43. His sister confirmed his passing on social media, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the basketball world.
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MusicBottoms Reflects on Soul Legend Father Major Lance
In her memoir 'The Rough Side of the Mountain,' Georgia Gov. Keisha Lance Bottoms revisits her childhood as the daughter of soul icon Major Lance. An excerpt published by Vibe outlines the vocalist's historic hits alongside the family hardships that followed his legal troubles.
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Politics & PowerBlack Women of the South Got Something to Say
Georgia voters elected eight Black women, from Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms to PSC Commissioner Shelia Edwards. Here is what each job does and what each woman promised voters.
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Business & MoneyByron Allen Nets $20M Profit in Starz Stake Sale
Media entrepreneur Byron Allen has sold his complete 10.7% stake in Starz Entertainment for roughly $44.9 million, generating an estimated $19.9 million profit. The divestment, confirmed through federal regulatory disclosures, follows months of market speculation regarding his acquisition interest in the network.
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Law & CrimeTeen in Boyfriend's Murder Seeks Bond Change for Dorm Life
An 18-year-old facing murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of her 16-year-old boyfriend has requested that a court ease her release restrictions. The defendant is seeking permission to live in a college dormitory, use social media, and have electronic monitoring removed while awaiting trial.
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Kulture SportzFlorida vs. Georgia: Atlanta Gridiron Classic 2026
The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs take on the No. 17 Florida Gators in the 2026 Atlanta Gridiron Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31. The SEC rivalry game will broadcast nationally on ABC and stream across multiple digital services, with familiar cultural icons expected among the spectators.
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HBCUMorgan State Celebrates Historic Homecoming in Baltimore
Morgan State University welcomed crowds of students, alumni, and community members to Baltimore for its milestone homecoming celebration. The event highlighted the university's historic legacy as a designated National Treasure and its growing statewide impact as one of the country's top HBCUs.
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Politics & PowerSupreme Court Upholds New Hampshire Student ID Ban
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for New Hampshire to prohibit student IDs as a backup form of voter identification in the upcoming midterms. Siding with Republicans, the justices granted an emergency appeal just weeks ahead of Election Day. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson stood as the sole public dissenter in the ruling.
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EntertainmentNkechi Okoro Carroll Writing NBA Romance 'Vineyard Haven'
Writer and executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll is scripting a new feature romantic drama titled 'Vineyard Haven' for Amazon MGM Studios. Produced alongside Berlanti Schechter Films, the film follows two former teenage summer sweethearts who reconnect nearly a decade later when one has become an NBA star.
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HBCU10 HBCUs Awarded $97.1M Defense STEM Grant
Ten historically Black colleges and universities will share $97.1 million from the Department of Defense to enhance STEM research capabilities and infrastructure. The awards provide substantial funding for institutions including North Carolina A&T, Florida A&M, and Morgan State as they expand competitive scientific operations.
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