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Unmatched glory: How FAMU’s 1978 football championship made history, broke barriers

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In the world of college football, every game is a battle for supremacy. For 60 minutes, two teams clash with the hope of emerging victorious. But nearly five decades ago, Florida A&M University (FAMU) accomplished a feat that transcended the sport. The Rattlers’ 1978 NCAA Division I-AA Championship remains a historic milestone—one that has never been repeated and likely never will.

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Hundreds of students learn about scholarships, internships at 6th annual HBCU College Fair in Jacksonville

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Hundreds of students had the opportunity to learn more about colleges and scholarship opportunities at the sixth annual HBCU Legacy College Fair in downtown Jacksonville.

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Edward Waters University enrollment growth is highest of all HBCUs in Florida

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Edward Waters University has the highest enrollment, in relation to growth, from all the HBCUs in the state of Florida.

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Florida Beach Bowl: The newest bowl game in Fort Lauderdale

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While most college football fans in Florida are looking forward to the Orange Bowl, Gator Bowl, or Outback Bowl, there is a new bowl game to look forward to: Fort Lauderdale’s Florida Beach Bowl.

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Week 11 Florida HBCU football recap: Bethune-Cookman makes it two in a row

Read full article: Week 11 Florida HBCU football recap: Bethune-Cookman makes it two in a row

The Wildcats and Rattlers continue their winning ways, while Florida Memorial ends their season with a loss. Here’s your Week 11 Florida HBCU football recap:

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Week 10 Florida HBCU football preview: Can Edward Waters end the season with a win?

Read full article: Week 10 Florida HBCU football preview: Can Edward Waters end the season with a win?

A weekly preview of Florida HBCU football games.

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Week 9 Florida HBCU football recap: Florida A&M wins first SWAC East title

Read full article: Week 9 Florida HBCU football recap: Florida A&M wins first SWAC East title

A glance at how state HBCU teams fared on Saturday.

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Week 9 Florida HBCU football preview: Can FAMU clinch their first SWAC East title?

Read full article: Week 9 Florida HBCU football preview: Can FAMU clinch their first SWAC East title?

A weekly preview of Florida HBCU football games.

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Week 8 Florida HBCU football recap: Edward Waters wins 5th straight with last-second TD

Read full article: Week 8 Florida HBCU football recap: Edward Waters wins 5th straight with last-second TD

A weekly recap of Florida HBCU football games and scores.

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Week 8 Florida HBCU football preview: Can Bethune-Cookman win in Jacksonville?

Read full article: Week 8 Florida HBCU football preview: Can Bethune-Cookman win in Jacksonville?

A weekly preview of Florida HBCU football games.

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Week 7 Florida HBCU football recap: Edward Waters make it 4 in a row after Hail Mary TD

Read full article: Week 7 Florida HBCU football recap: Edward Waters make it 4 in a row after Hail Mary TD

A weekly recap of Florida HBCU football games.

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Week 7 Florida HBCU football preview: Can the red-hot Tigers upset Tuskegee?

Read full article: Week 7 Florida HBCU football preview: Can the red-hot Tigers upset Tuskegee?

A weekly preview of Florida HBCU football games.

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Week 6 Florida HBCU football recap: Florida A&M wins in a nail-biter

Read full article: Week 6 Florida HBCU football recap: Florida A&M wins in a nail-biter

A weekly recap of football scores of Florida HBCU football games.

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Week 6 Florida HBCU football preview: Can Edward Waters make it three in a row?

Read full article: Week 6 Florida HBCU football preview: Can Edward Waters make it three in a row?

A weekly preview of Florida HBCU football games.

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Week 5 Florida HBCU football recap: Edward Waters wins in thrilling fashion

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Here is your Week 5 Florida HBCU football recap:

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Week 5 Florida HBCU football preview: Edward Waters looks to continue winning ways

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A preview of Week 5 football games of HBCUs located in Florida.

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Florida A&M among 13 HBCUs getting new bobblehead figures

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There are bobblehead sports figures for just about every college and professional team around. Now, 13 Historically Black Colleges and Universities have their own.

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Scholarship for HBCU students returns for 3rd year

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The fund will be administered by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF).

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History maker: Edward Waters University names 1st female athletic director in program history

Read full article: History maker: Edward Waters University names 1st female athletic director in program history

Dr. Ivana Rich was welcomed as the new associate vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics at a press conference held at the Adams-Jenkins Community Sports and Music Complex.

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First HBCU-inspired elementary school opens in Jacksonville

Read full article: First HBCU-inspired elementary school opens in Jacksonville

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Becoming Collegiate Academy — an HBCU-inspired elementary school — in North Jacksonville.

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16 years later: Over 20,000 fans show support as 2 HBCUs battle it out at TIAA Bank Field

Read full article: 16 years later: Over 20,000 fans show support as 2 HBCUs battle it out at TIAA Bank Field

It’s the first time two HBCUs are playing in Jacksonville in more than a decade. Bethune-Cookman University and Jackson State University battled it out Saturday afternoon at the TIAA Bank Field.

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After 2 weeks on the road, Bethune-Cookman faces Jackson State at TIAA Bank Field on Saturday

Read full article: After 2 weeks on the road, Bethune-Cookman faces Jackson State at TIAA Bank Field on Saturday

For the first time in 16 years, Bethune-Cookman will play a football game in Jacksonville. Saturday's game will be the end of an extended road trip for the Wildcats.

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Bethune-Cookman, Jackson State to meet at TIAA Bank Field in October

Read full article: Bethune-Cookman, Jackson State to meet at TIAA Bank Field in October

TIAA Bank Field will serve as host to a big matchup in HBCU football. Bethune-Cookman will meet Deion Sanders’ Jackson State program on Oct. 15.

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This store’s Black-created products will have you wanting all the things

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These items “honor the sacrifice of Black leaders of the past while amplifying and celebrating the voices of the Black community today.”

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Florida’s oldest historically black college unveils latest campus renovation

Read full article: Florida’s oldest historically black college unveils latest campus renovation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Edward Waters College unveiled a new academic space on its campus Wednesday, the latest of several recent improvements at the school. It’s a $4.3 million facility that includes new turf, lights, seats and a video board. School leaders called it a ‘transformative investment’ in the state’s oldest historically black college. Ever since it has been educating and inspiring students in Northwest Jacksonville, but the college is working to make a new future. College leadership is in the process of launching its first graduate program to become a university.

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