Congress bill includes major sports media investment for HBCUs
Written by Karolyn Hairston on August 6, 2026
Congress could give HBCUs new federal support for sports broadcasting, broadband technology, and student journalism through The Protect College Sports Act of 2026, now before the Senate.
However, the bill also includes a section designed specifically for HBCUs.
Title III is called the IGNITE HBCUs Sports and Media Act. It would create competitive grants for long-term improvements to broadband, information technology and media infrastructure at eligible Black colleges.
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