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HBCU Football Roundup: SC State and Delaware State will battle for MEAC Title
Josh Shaw’s late-game burst lifts South Carolina State over NC Central Josh Shaw delivered the decisive moment for South Carolina State, breaking loose for a 30-yard touchdown run with just under two minutes left to secure a 34–27 victory over NC Central on Friday night. Shaw powered the Bulldogs’ (8-3, 4-0 MEAC) rushing attack with […]
Josh Shaw’s late-game burst lifts South Carolina State over NC Central
Josh Shaw delivered the decisive moment for South Carolina State, breaking loose for a 30-yard touchdown run with just under two minutes left to secure a 34–27 victory over NC Central on Friday night.
Shaw powered the Bulldogs’ (8-3, 4-0 MEAC) rushing attack with 83 yards on 10 carries, while KZ Adams chipped in 52 yards on 14 touches. Behind a well-balanced 454-yard offensive effort and a defense that tightened in key moments, South Carolina State strengthened its undefeated conference record.
Quarterback William Atkins IV fueled the passing game, completing 24 of 36 throws for 314 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Senior receiver Jordan Smith hauled in seven passes for 72 yards and a score.
On defense, Roderick Kelly led the Bulldogs with eight tackles and a tackle for loss. Ka’Von Chisolm added five tackles and a sack, and Michael Lunz contributed two tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble to help close out the win.
Delaware State remains unbeaten in MEAC behind dominant ground game
Delaware State stayed perfect in conference play thanks to a standout defensive moment from Wayne Favors III, whose pick-six sparked a 26–13 victory over Howard on Saturday.
Favors jumped a pass deep in Bison territory, returning it for a touchdown to put the Hornets (8-3, 4-0 MEAC) ahead 23–6. Delaware State leaned on its trademark rushing attack once again, with five players surpassing the 20-yard mark on the ground as part of a 205-yard team effort. Entering the weekend, the Hornets led the FCS with 283.6 rushing yards per game.
Marquis Gillis set the tone with 92 yards on 16 carries. Quarterback Jayden Sauray added a rushing touchdown, and Ryan Pellum Taylor scored on his lone 4-yard attempt of the day.
Jackson State rolls past Bethune-Cookman with three 100-yard rushers
Jackson State’s backfield overwhelmed Bethune-Cookman on Sunday, piling up 360 rushing yards in a 28–13 win behind three different 100-yard performers.
Travis Terrell Jr. posted 103 yards on 11 carries, highlighted by a 25-yard touchdown burst. Donerio Davenport added 106 yards, including a 6-yard score and a 36-yard breakaway run. Ahmad Miller led the trio with 118 yards on 22 attempts as the Tigers (8-2, 6-1 SWAC) continued their strong season.
Quarterback Jared Lockhart completed 12 of 21 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown, connecting with six receivers. Jameel Gardner Jr. paced the group with 98 yards on three catches. Defensively, 22 Tigers recorded at least one tackle, with Frankie Dunn Jr. leading the way with five.
Alabama State cruises past Mississippi Valley State in Port City Classic
Alabama State made quick work of Mississippi Valley State, rolling to a 41–3 victory on Saturday at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile.
The Hornets (8-2, 6-1 SWAC) extended their winning streak to four games and remain tied with Jackson State atop the SWAC East Division. The blowout victory also secured the program’s first eight-win season since 2018. Under head coach Eddie Robinson Jr., Alabama State improved to 3-0 in the Port City Classic and 12-2 in Classic matchups overall.
Mississippi Valley State dropped to 1-9 on the season and 0-6 in conference play.
Prairie View claims SWAC West crown with dominant win over UAPB
Prairie View A&M clinched the 2025 SWAC Western Division title with an overwhelming 56–9 triumph over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday afternoon.
The Panthers (8-3, 6-1 SWAC) secured their spot in the upcoming conference championship game after an explosive showing that featured multiple touchdowns each from Chase Bingmon, Lamagea McDowell, and Andre Dennis.
Quarterback Cameron Peters delivered another efficient outing, throwing for 269 yards and two touchdowns on 20-for-24 passing with no interceptions.
Bingmon headlined the ground game with 135 yards and two scores on a remarkable nine yards per carry. McDowell added two more rushing touchdowns, and Shadrick Byrd contributed 37 yards as Prairie View dominated the red zone.
The Panthers now turn their attention to Senior Night against Mississippi Valley State before preparing for the championship showdown.
Texas Southern storms back to shock Southern
Texas Southern erased a 10-point deficit and held on late to defeat Southern 35–30 on Saturday at A.W. Mumford Stadium in Baton Rouge.
Quarterback KJ Cooper threw for 210 yards and three touchdowns, helping the Tigers (5-5, 4-3 SWAC) mount their comeback after trailing 24–14. Lawrence Butler narrowed the gap with a 2-yard scoring run, and Texas Southern recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff to seize momentum.
Southern (1-10) pulled within five on a late touchdown run by Cam’Ron McCoy, but the Jaguars ran out of time on their final possession.
Up Next
South Carolina State travels to Dover this Saturday (Nov. 22) for a pivotal showdown with Delaware State at 1:00 p.m. The matchup carries enormous stakes: the MEAC championship and a berth in the Cricket Wireless Celebration Bowl.
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Youth-Led Black August Event Brings Past to Present at East Oakland Boxing Association
The mission of Youth Alive! Is to “break the cycle of violence, heal trauma, and uplift a thriving community of leaders, to save lives in Oakland and beyond” by serving “as mentors, youth leaders, counselors, case managers, intervention specialists and violence interrupters,” working “to help violently wounded people heal themselves and their community.”
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Youth-Led Black August Event Brings Past to Present at East Oakland Boxing Association
The East Oakland Boxing Association (EOBA) and Youth Alive! came together on Aug. 21 to share with their community all that Black August means to them.
Held on EOBA’s patio at 816 98th Ave. in Deep East Oakland, the two organizations hosted their second annual Black August Experience, featuring a food tasting, financial literacy and mindfulness workshops, and voter registration with the League of Women Voters Oakland (LWV).
Black August is known as a time to uphold the legacy of prisoners who protested their conditions by fasting, fighting, and educating themselves on the economic and political circumstances that contributed to their incarceration.
According to its website, “EOBA is a multi-service youth and community development hub that goes far beyond the ring. While rooted in the discipline of boxing, for nearly 40 years EOBA has also integrated robust programs in workforce development, food justice, afterschool enrichment, financial literacy, mentorship, and wellness.”.
The mission of Youth Alive! Is to “break the cycle of violence, heal trauma, and uplift a thriving community of leaders, to save lives in Oakland and beyond” by serving “as mentors, youth leaders, counselors, case managers, intervention specialists and violence interrupters,” working “to help violently wounded people heal themselves and their community.”
Through Coro California, another leadership organization serving young people across the state for 80 years, they gained a broader understanding of Black August.
EOBA Executive Director Dawna Williams spoke about how much she learned about Black August from the youth who created it. “I let them educate me,” she said. Instead of talking about prison reform and mass incarceration, Williams and youth interns found that Black August meant so much more. “We would have done a disservice if we had just focused on who the people were and what their situation was…We tried to take their message from back in the day and make it relevant to the young people today. What do they need to know?”
Youth interns created and placed posters around the patio to help participants understand how traditional Black foodways, civic engagement, financial literacy, and the power of education are relevant to Black resistance today.
An EOBA member described Black August with Youth ALIVE! as “a whole vibe. “This year we added the Fun Zone for the kids, because you really cannot go wrong with a Fun Zone. I also loved seeing everyone chillin’ in the outdoor lounge, catching some Vitamin D and just enjoying a Friday evening together.”
The food tasting, a popular event from last year, featured traditional Black foods such as black-eyed peas, johnny cakes, and fried chicken. Led by Williams, the tasting included a talk about how these traditional foods were made and why they are forms of Black resilience.
The “‘Plate of History’ was a favorite of the online writers. “Fun, educational, and did I mention delicious? Our Taste of History cook, Angela Southall, served up some good eats while connecting food to history and culture.”
The writer also commended the “League of Women Voters Oakland for their civic leadership and for getting our young people informed, ready, and registered to vote.”
Overall, it was a “good Friday event in East Oakland,” the writer said.
Upcoming Black August events: Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS), will host “Black August: The Arc of Liberation” at Oakland City Hall on Sat. Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The websites for East Oakland Boxing Association, Youth Alive! and CORO are sources for this report.
Jana Lang is an Oakland resident, teacher, gardener and poet participating in the Propel News Initiative.
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EV Home Charging Warning: What Dealerships Won’t Tell You! #shorts
Is your home EV charging setup ready? Dealerships may not warn you about critical outlet and circuit needs. Find out before you plug in!
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Dealerships won’t tell you: charging this big battery at home isn’t always simple. Verify your outlet capacity, circuit, and setup before assuming level one or basic outdoor outlets will suffice.
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Don’t get tricked at the dealership! Learn essential car buying secrets to secure the best deal and avoid hidden traps.
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Before stepping into a dealership, secure bank pre-approval for your financing rate. Then, get the out-the-door price in writing. Never discuss monthly payments until that number is fixed. Test road noise and rear visibility yourself. Decline add-ons with a simple ‘Not today’. Check backseat space with your tallest household member.
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