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Body's success has brought attention to Alabama State University's football program, highlighting the talent and potential of HBCU athletes.","image":"https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1546519638-68e109498ffc?w=1200&q=80","imageSource":"category","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5gFBVV95cUxPdkFwQldTYWNoWWt2ek1tbXpvVFpnQWp3bVlfWlVCVmVWQTdxc2xGcXRhZndiWWRFcDRHNWtzQ2RkQmMtbkxhV2d3RG9hYTVOWERDX1drdURjc0p6VFRWSHAxWU1HYm5namFURWJUcGZTR29KbzRLS2lMeGpzNUU1SHhkaU9GQ3Ixdkd4M2VzNlZwaVJjWTdsdjk4WUItUDI5ZVBvRHk1OFBFVWM0RW05Nm5nWEdXT0dvbWloWWJJTGxmOC03Q3AtYzd2RlpPczdBN1RiNHZxUUF3LWE0RS1pWS03VnREdw?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"Montgomery Advertiser","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT"},"stories":[{"sourceIndex":1,"category":"Sports","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Five Hornets to Play in MLB Swingman Classic","dek":"Alabama State University's baseball team is sending five players to the MLB Swingman Classic.","summary":"The MLB Swingman Classic is a prestigious event that showcases the skills of top baseball players. Five Hornets from Alabama State University have been selected to participate in the classic, demonstrating the university's strong baseball program.","image":"https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1546519638-68e109498ffc?w=1200&q=80","imageSource":"category","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxQRGRmQ3pHbEYzZWRlMURVdGpTUXFtcHY4S2dGTkZzWjhvNjBTM3J2SEkxYllpSFhhYlR5NXNCNDJTTTVYbzVsZk9ReTRwUWdhWFJneEFXQmhhTk1rbmZnWXlYWDRXYTNaRDFPSkxuZ0FDWkk4SDRYQzE5LS1oZkdoMjctNUNfUUswdFZsQnY5YWI5Wkd4MVQ4c3NuNzk?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"Alabama State University Athletics","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:47:30 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":4,"category":"Community","label":"Community Beat","rewrittenHeadline":"Central Alabama Pride Celebrates Community with Parade and Festival","dek":"The Central Alabama Pride parade and festival is celebrating community in Birmingham, near Alabama State University.","summary":"The Central Alabama Pride parade and festival is a celebration of community and diversity in Birmingham, near Alabama State University. The event brings together people from all over the region to promote unity and understanding.","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1a/Alabama_State_University_seal.svg/250px-Alabama_State_University_seal.svg.png","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxPeHhEQVpKemcyWEE3bWdiWDJBMFQyVlBRX0h1ZEQ1eGFPNDZrZ0xqWGlNTUdscGpINGh0eHNaX1lUMWpyZHZULWhaTllZRUpNd1lUQlJXbXdwZkxsWDBaMmZmMVZDZXVlVkRrTnFMT2QxYmZjNXVWMUljTFNxcmFkVmlteGNOb0VMRlp2VlJweGxVQURfZVBQMy1KWkRkQjd5TWx4aUJoSkcxRFhQZ0thWlVPNTZQU28?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"CBS 42","sourcePubDate":"Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:46:56 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":5,"category":"Equity","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"FAMU Underfunding Lawsuit Revived","dek":"The FAMU underfunding lawsuit has been revived, with Florida facing new scrutiny.","summary":"The FAMU underfunding lawsuit has been revived, with the state of Florida facing new scrutiny over its funding of historically Black colleges and universities. The lawsuit alleges that FAMU has been underfunded, and the revival of the case may have significant implications for the university and the state.","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":7,"category":"Business","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Grambling State University's Moorehead College Earns National Recognition","dek":"Grambling State University's Moorehead College of Business has earned national recognition.","summary":"Grambling State University's Moorehead College of Business has earned national recognition for its excellence in business education. The college has been recognized by the HBCU Business Deans Roundtable, which is a testament to its strong programs and faculty.","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":9,"category":"Sports","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"HBCU baseball trio gets MLB Draft Combine invitation","dek":"Three HBCU baseball players have been invited to the MLB Draft Combine.","summary":"Three HBCU baseball players, including Jackson State's Tyree Reed, Southern University's Kelcey White, and Bethune-Cookman's Pablo Torres, have been invited to the MLB Draft Combine. This is a significant opportunity for these players to showcase their skills and potentially advance to the next level in their 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":10,"category":"Research","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"15 HBCUs Launch a National Research Coalition — and It Could Change Everything","dek":"Fifteen HBCUs have launched a national research coalition, known as AHRI.","summary":"Fifteen HBCUs have launched a national research coalition, known as AHRI, which aims to promote collaboration and innovation in research. The coalition is a significant development in the world of HBCU research, and it may have far-reaching implications for the future of Black higher education.","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":"Campus Life","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"Alabama State University President Appointed to Public Service Commission - WVAS","dek":"","summary":"Alabama State University President Appointed to Public Service Commission  WVAS","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1a/Alabama_State_University_seal.svg/250px-Alabama_State_University_seal.svg.png","imageSource":"wikipedia","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxPQXlGZlRtVEpzdERyNENwNk0zVGNXMUZWLTd6OUNXNlFOclR4NW5KNzdoc0t1ZF8yZ3RqdWVRMEs0UHdOOTlwN0NSQThyRGFqR1dFWlB6czdieE1HbVBsOUpQODhXM0pKTGdpdVozT1hUa3h4VmZ0UFlTdmdIQUZLWVlBbUdqQXhMUmQ2T3ZhejU4Um52bDQ3M2pKS2xPUE5vS2FlcEMwTld1YmlZM2l3QXlmeEU2M1FKaHc?oc=5","sourcePublisher":"WVAS","sourcePubDate":"Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:02:00 GMT"},{"sourceIndex":3,"category":"Campus Life","label":"Desk Brief","rewrittenHeadline":"HBCUs Alabama State and Morris Brown reach historic agreement","dek":"","summary":"Morris Brown College and Alabama State have reached an agreement that is a major step for the Atlanta HBCU. 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