{"ticker":["Jackson State Baseball Trio","HBCU baseball trio gets MLB Draft Combine invitation","Jackson State Volleyball Schedule","Jackson Juneteenth extravaganza moves indoors as rain threatens fireworks and live entertainment - WAPT","Jackson armed robbery leaves store employee dead, another wounded - WAPT","The FAMU Underfunding Lawsuit Is Back — and Florida Has to Answer for It"],"featured":{"sourceIndex":1,"category":"Sports","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"Kendrick Perkins Appointed Jackson State's First-Ever Men's Basketball GM","dek":"Jackson State University names former NBA star Kendrick Perkins as its first-ever men's basketball general manager.","summary":"Kendrick Perkins, a former NBA star, has been appointed as the first-ever men's basketball general manager at Jackson State University. Perkins will bring his experience and expertise to the role, aiming to enhance the university's basketball program. This move is expected to have a significant impact on the team's performance and reputation.","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"},"stories":[{"sourceIndex":0,"category":"Sports","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Jackson State's Tyree Reed Earns MLB Draft Combine Invitation","dek":"Jackson State University's Tyree Reed is one of three HBCU standouts invited to the MLB Draft Combine.","summary":"Tyree Reed, a standout player from Jackson State University, has earned an invitation to the MLB Draft Combine. He is joined by two other HBCU players, Kelcey White from Southern University and Pablo Torres from Bethune-Cookman University. This opportunity will give them a chance to showcase their skills and potentially advance their baseball careers.","image":"https://hbcusports.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tyree-reed.jpg","imageSource":"feed","sourceUrl":"https://hbcusports.com/2026/06/19/hbcu-baseball-trio-gets-mlb-draft-combine-invitation/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Sports","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:32:40 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":5,"category":"Community","label":"Community Beat","rewrittenHeadline":"Jackson Juneteenth Extravaganza Moves Indoors Due to Rain","dek":"The Jackson Juneteenth extravaganza has been relocated indoors due to rain, ensuring the celebration can continue.","summary":"The Jackson Juneteenth extravaganza, a significant event in the community, has been moved indoors due to rain. The celebration will still feature fireworks, live entertainment, and other activities, allowing attendees to enjoy the festivities despite the weather.","image":"https://www.hbcu.news/assets/images/tv-the-yard-hbcu-students.jpg","imageSource":"default","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxOX2I2NUVaMVJFeDRuX1ItQUxDeUc1SEgxbXlGclRQZFUwUWhCTmZ1Y3ZxSXVoQnBYZWQydlgtVHlLdW9lM0ZxUHZTejY1YmowV0dWek5wbTdyby1pZkJ3aGRGRXhoMzN0QUx3bDJQODdWMmJMdGVUMEduTTZwbVhVLWIxa2Vodw?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"WAPT","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:45:00 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":9,"category":"Equity","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU Underfunding Lawsuit Revived","dek":"The FAMU underfunding lawsuit has been revived, with Florida required to respond to the allegations.","summary":"The FAMU underfunding lawsuit has been reinstated, and the state of Florida must now address the claims. The lawsuit alleges that the university has been underfunded, and the revival of the case may lead to significant changes in the allocation of resources for HBCUs in Florida.","image":"https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/08/famu.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcubuzz.com/107161/famu-underfunding-lawsuit-appeals-court-2026/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Buzz","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:11:18 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":10,"category":"Business","label":"Newswire","rewrittenHeadline":"Grambling State University's Moorehead College Earns National Recognition","dek":"Grambling State University's Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship has received national recognition.","summary":"Grambling State University's Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship has been awarded the Award for Excellence in HBCU Business Education. This recognition highlights the college's commitment to providing high-quality business and entrepreneurship programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields.","image":"https://hbcunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HBCU-Business-Deans-Student-Summit-IV_2026.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcunews.com/2026/06/18/grambling-state-universitys-moorehead-college-of-business-entrepreneurship-earns-national-recognition/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU News","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:05:19 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":11,"category":"Sports","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Howard University and Five HBCUs Make History at NCAA Track Championships","dek":"Howard University and five other HBCUs achieved a historic milestone at the 2026 NCAA Track Championships.","summary":"Howard University and five other HBCUs made history at the 2026 NCAA Track Championships, marking a significant achievement for the HBCU community. The teams' performances demonstrated their dedication and excellence in track and field, inspiring future generations of athletes.","image":"https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/06/WTF-NCAA-Championships-2025-6.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcubuzz.com/107166/howard-university-ncaa-track-2026-hbcu-eugene/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Buzz","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:20:13 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":12,"category":"Research","label":"HBCU Desk","rewrittenHeadline":"15 HBCUs Launch a National Research Coalition — and It Could Change Everything","dek":"Fifteen HBCUs have formed a national research coalition, aiming to advance research and innovation.","summary":"A historic collaboration has been established, as 15 HBCUs have launched a national research coalition. The coalition, known as AHRI, aims to promote research and innovation, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing among HBCUs. This initiative is expected to have a profound impact on the HBCU community and beyond.","image":"https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/06/Physics-Lab-monitor.jpg","imageSource":"og","sourceUrl":"https://hbcubuzz.com/107155/hbcu-research-coalition-ahri-launch/","sourcePublisher":"HBCU Buzz","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:54:11 +0000"},{"sourceIndex":2,"category":"Equity","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Unprecedented Outside Coaching for Jackson State University President Raises Questions About HBCU Leadership Development","dek":"","summary":"By Autumn A. Arnett The Associated Press recently reported that Dr. Denise Jones Gregory will receive coaching in her role as president of Jackson State University, a role she has held as interim since May of 2025. 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