H B C U U N P L U G G E D is finally here! —> Follow on X @HBCUUnplugged & IG: instagram.com/hbcuunplugged Honestly, I’m not even sure where to start, but let me first say I’m scared shit outta my mind. But with God, ALL Things Are Possible. First lemme say, NO, I’m not leaving HBCU Nightly, that will never happen because the space gave me room to see my light & how bright it is. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved sports. Growing up with my great-grandmother & great-great aunt in our Full House, we never missed a UNC basketball game or a Chicago Bulls game — Mike’s 2nd 3-peat, by the way. Since 2020, God has given me a vision that I couldn’t quite put together. But it kept chasing me — through the work I was doing, the people I met, the moves I made & the conversations I was having. From Clubhouse to group chats to @hbcunightly, there hasn’t been a day I’m not discussing sports. But over the last 7 months, it finally hit me. My passion for HBCUs & everything happening across the sports landscape was where it all came together. The research, the data, the analysis, the conversations led to the development of a strategic plan. But how that plan will get in the hands of those who need it is where I struggled. Then MEAC Media Day happened. I never thought I’d find myself in front of a camera, let alone doing interviews. Everyone always told me I should be, but I always believed my work belonged behind the scenes. But God said otherwise. If I want my body work to reach the people it needs to, this is the direction you must go. Now it’s clear that HBCU Unplugged is meant to be a space to tell HBCU sports stories differently — through the conversations, people, culture, business & moments that deserve a little more room. Everything I’ve been building has been leading me here. And to be transparent, I’m not even sure how I’m going to financially make all of this work — but watch God work. The blessings & testimony that will come from this will bless someone. To everyone who has helped me LEAP through encouragement, education, conversation or simply believing in me — THANK YOU. To my @hbcunightly family, thank you for all the conversation’s & encouragement. I love y’all to ♾️ & we still have more work to do. @erlee0217 @InsideHBCUFball @Coach_HugginsII @JoshuaSimsSr @BigMoneyBanks27 @ChampD1012 So everybody get ready. We’re here for a good time AND a long time. ❤️ #HBCUUnplugged #HBCU #HBCUSports #HBCUAthletics #Media

Prayers up for the @FAMU_1887 community. Incredibly tragic and sad. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

I’m honestly grieving but yet to grieve…if that makes sense. I’m working on all the stuff with my family but I’m actually not grieving. Just moving through the motions & I don’t think I’m ready to see my Ma in a casket. I’m not sure how to even feel at this moment but I feel something

😭😭😭😭 Erica!!

BYE BYE, BEARS! GO HOME! 🦬🦬🦬💙❤️ @HUBISONFOOTBALL

Thee SWAC Coalition right now:

Considering I said this on the 21st & on the 24th we have chaos…

What me & Cookman singing this evening lol

Told yall he was on the hot seat coming into the season & then after that loss a month ago it was going to happen either before or after the season ended

Shootout to the girl at Sephora telling me about the peace out acne patches. I think they might better than peach slices & Star

#NCCUAthletics | Victory for the Eagles! Eagle football defeats Delaware State, 31-12, in its MEAC opener! Freshman Gino Addison had a career night with 214 rushing yards. READ MORE: nccueaglepride.com/news/2026… #EaglePrideAmplified #HBCU #MEAC

I know I’ve joked a lot about Jackson but the Sip in general was very much apart of my childhood by virtue of music. Not enough is talked about how Mississippi is the backbone of gospel music. I’m sure someone could do a documentary on this.

I’ve been listening to the Jackson Southernaires for the last several days since her passing. My quartet roots are seeping out. I can’t lie & say I don’t appreciate Mississippi in some form because some of the best quartet groups came from the Sip. Jackson, Canton, Tupelo, etc.

.@CP3, with an assist from his grandmother, makes the ceremonial first hoop on the court with his new murals at Rupert Bell Park in Winston-Salem. @WXIISports @TheJJohnsonTV @chanelcporter

North Carolina Central (QB) Cobey Thompkins threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to (TE) Luke Bracey with 2:06 remaining in the fourth quarter against Delaware State.

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YOUR FAVORITE HBCU UNK TOLD YOU WHY #NCCU VS #DELST IS MY #HBCU GAME OF THE WEEK! WATCH ON MONDAY TO SEE SIPPIN ON SUNDAYS ON A MONDAY CREW REVIEW THE BIG MOMENTS! MAYBE @DolasPlaybook MIGHT STEAL THE SHOW AGAIN🤣 #KEEPSIPPIN! #PASSTHEBOTTLE!

Going through old photos at the house & my first introduction to Jackson Mississippi was through my girl. I’m a quartet girl at heart & baby I was always somewhere with my grandma listening to the Jackson Southernaires & the Canton Spirituals as a child. My grandma & Huey were good friends as she always put together quartet programs

Thank you everyone for your condolences. I appreciate it. No matter how hard you try to prepare for the death of a loved one you can never really prepare.

I honestly have no words to describe how heartbroken I am. I just know the person who raised me is gone & I don’t have words. Just tears. 💜🕊️

Pauline!