{"ticker":["FAMU doctoral student balances 3-time SWAC championship titles with 4.0 GPA - WTXL ABC 27","ESPN analyst joins Jackson State","Tennessee State hockey in jeopardy","FAMU student balances championships","Buffalo Bills sign former HBCU star after UFL heroics","Tay Keith, producer that turned an HBCU party into a Beyonce hit, has passed away"],"featured":{"sourceIndex":3,"category":"Campus Life","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU doctoral student balances 3-time SWAC championship titles with 4.0 GPA","dek":"A FAMU doctoral student has achieved a rare feat, balancing multiple SWAC championships with academic excellence.","summary":"FAMU doctoral student balances 3-time SWAC championship titles with 4.0 GPA, showcasing the university's strong athletic and academic programs. The student's achievement highlights the importance of balancing academics and athletics in HBCU institutions. Meanwhile, the Virginia Union University Gospel Choir advanced to the ballot for the inaugural HBCU Choir of the Year category at the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, joining 12 other HBCU choral groups.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a2/Pickford_Hall%2C_Virginia_Union_University.JPG/1280px-Pickford_Hall%2C_Virginia_Union_University.JPG","imageSource":"campus","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPekthQnhORFFLSjZqQU1NeFpVVjdCdWtXVkJwai1wMmxqaXJCb0JFSU55cDdSdklfTHV3X1BqdlpGaGVtQnVodFpycVZENklpWXJHWS1JUXMxRjJuVDl1eGNIRktWOV9JU1ZCaXZrSGhIblZObjQ1aW1uY29rbHVndHVWTkltaTRKa1ZlTXM2eXB5UzUzZmtPXzlVTUl5Z0dtbjg2YUlmcWNxTlBGeVE?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"WTXL ABC 27","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:53:13 GMT"},"stories":[{"sourceIndex":1,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins joining Jackson State as GM","dek":"Kendrick Perkins is set to join Jackson State as the university's first-ever men's basketball GM.","summary":"Kendrick Perkins, a former NBA star, is joining Jackson State as the university's first-ever men's basketball GM. Perkins' appointment is expected to bring new energy to the university's athletic program. He will be responsible for overseeing the men's basketball team and making key decisions to drive the program's success.","image":"https://hbcugameday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PerkinsGM.jpg?w=1200","imageSource":"feed","sourceUrl":"https://hbcugameday.com/2026/06/19/espn-analyst-kendrick-perkins-joining-jackson-state-as-gm/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Gameday","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:01:51 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":5,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"MLB stars and HBCU legends headed to College Baseball Hall","dek":"Two HBCU legends are set to be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame.","summary":"Two HBCU legends are headed to the College Baseball Hall of Fame, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the sport. The induction is a testament to the rich baseball history of HBCU institutions. The legends' achievements will be celebrated and remembered as part of the Hall of Fame's collection.","image":"https://hbcugameday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-19-2026-at-03_17_35-PM.png?w=1240","imageSource":"feed","sourceUrl":"https://hbcugameday.com/2026/06/19/mlb-stars-and-hbcu-legends-headed-to-college-baseball-hall/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Gameday","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:10:31 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":7,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Buffalo Bills sign former HBCU star after UFL heroics","dek":"The Buffalo Bills have signed Ian Wheeler, a former HBCU star, after his impressive performance in the UFL.","summary":"The Buffalo Bills have signed Ian Wheeler, a former HBCU star, after his impressive performance in the UFL. Wheeler's signing is a testament to the talent and potential of HBCU athletes. He will join the Buffalo Bills and contribute to the team's success.","image":"https://hbcugameday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/wheeler-graffitti-feat-2.jpg?w=1240","imageSource":"feed","sourceUrl":"https://hbcugameday.com/2026/06/18/buffalo-bills-sign-former-hbcu-star-after-ufl-heroics/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Gameday","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:54:57 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":8,"category":"Culture","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"Tay Keith, producer that turned an HBCU party into a Beyonce hit, has passed away","dek":"Tay Keith, a producer who turned an HBCU party into a Beyonce hit, has passed away at 29.","summary":"Tay Keith, a producer who turned an HBCU party into a Beyonce hit, has passed away at the age of 29. Keith's work had a significant impact on the music industry, and his legacy will be remembered. He will be missed by his fans and the music community.","image":"https://hbcugameday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TayKeith.jpg?w=1200","imageSource":"feed","sourceUrl":"https://hbcugameday.com/2026/06/18/tay-keith-producer-that-turned-an-hbcu-party-into-a-beyonce-hit-has-passed-away/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Gameday","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:56:59 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":10,"category":"Culture","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"Terron Armstead delivers powerful message to HBCU athletes in Saints HoF induction","dek":"Terron Armstead delivered a powerful message to HBCU athletes during his Saints HoF induction.","summary":"Terron Armstead delivered a powerful message to HBCU athletes during his Saints HoF induction, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and hard work. Armstead's speech was inspiring, and his message will resonate with HBCU athletes and students. 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The event is a significant opportunity for HBCU students to receive funding and support for their academic and personal pursuits.","image":"https://www.hbcu.news/assets/images/tv-the-yard-hbcu-students.jpg","imageSource":"default","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQaG1Hb3lXak1PZ2JTa3B4MjdLaUtidmw3NTlOdzlETkJOTm96MmJzWFJxdjh2by1lSW1uSFlDVTFoUWJMWWozREVxY1V0YjUzVVRjMU9oNUMzSmZ0czR0cGZKeFZYZFFlYWh5Q1FvT2IzeW9Zd3ZneWYwQUNPZHVzWVYwTDRFNEFTTy1pU1F3ONIBlAFBVV95cUxQSnRqeTRaR1hsOEpQTW9JQ2NtcGltNGtDWVFXVE1fNnRlX1dtMWFrTTVPVEM0SExpV3Z1VkJOZDVMdkhzYW5wWlVya0k2aXQwSHMtajlPb2NrejRSVnJYQm1QdWlCLWdTNngtVXNsRFZoU2Z6a3E0OGNpUkZXcW5UQkpXZlZHY2tuektvX3dXQWl3WlhL?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"FOX 5 Atlanta","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:43:15 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":12,"category":"Policy","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Have We Learned Anything from the Tuskegee Experiment?","dek":"The Tuskegee Experiment is a significant event in medical history, raising questions about ethics and accountability.","summary":"The Tuskegee Experiment is a significant event in medical history, raising questions about ethics and accountability. The experiment's legacy continues to impact medical research and practice, highlighting the need for transparency and informed consent. 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