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Jackson State cornerback, Isaiah Bolden, first HBCU player drafted in 2023

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Jackson State president put on leave, temporary leader named

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Jackson State names new football coach after Deion Sanders’ departure

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7 thoughts about Deion ‘Coach Prime’ Sanders leaving Jackson State University and the million discussions it spawned

OPINION: When the popular personality and coach decided to leave the HBCU for the University of Colorado, he exposed significant cultural divisions in the Black community.
/ December 6, 2022

Jackson State defeats Southern University to capture back-to-back SWAC titles

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders threw for four touchdowns and Jackson State routed Southern 43-24 on Saturday in the
/ December 4, 2022

Deion Sanders to depart Jackson State University to coach at Colorado

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders is taking over as head coach at Colorado, bringing his charisma and larger-than-life persona
/ December 4, 2022
Mississippi fires

HBCU Jackson State, churches set on fire Tuesday; arson suspect arrested

A building on the campus of Jackson State University and multiple area churches were among seven structures set on fire
/ November 9, 2022
HBCU homecomings

HBCU homecomings boost local economies after pandemic slowdown

Homecoming celebrations are a rite of passage for alums and students alike. For historically Black colleges and universities, the post-COVID
/ November 3, 2022

HBCUs should insist on $1M to play ‘beatdown’ games against Power Fives, Deion Sanders says

Deion Sanders doesn’t believe in being a sellout or doing everything with the expectation of getting paid in return, but
/ September 13, 2022
Water pressure Mississippi

Jackson, Miss. running low on safe water; Deion Sanders weighs taking JSU players to hotels

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s capital city is grappling with multiple water problems — too much on the ground after
/ August 31, 2022