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See the list dating back to 1920 for National Champions:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_col ... ampionship

By the way, New York had two major black newspapers. Amsterdam News and New York Age.

Here's a list of all-Black college yearly "bowl" games, including The Soul Bowl.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_b ... l_classics

Also see
http://www.aaregistry.org/historic_even ... ck-history

Finding state high school black championships, mostly in the south, is harder to do

by luckyshow » Fri Feb 26, 2016 7:07 pm
"See the list dating back to 1920 for National Champions:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_col ... ampionship

By the way, New York had two major black newspapers. Amsterdam News and New York Age.
Here's a list of all-Black college yearly "bowl" games, including The Soul Bowl.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_b ... l_classics"

As usual, Paul's posts bring to light some outdtanding details that otherwise seem to slip through the cracks of recognition.

A review of these lists brought back memories of a very effective fullback during the pure AFL days.
Think about him this way. He had to be pretty good to be traded for Cookie Gilchrist. His name was Billy Joe.
No; he did not jump off the Tallahatchie Bridge but went on to be a very successful college coach.

Another matter of note regarding the black schools is their annual battle of the bands "Classic."
There is a wonderful film showing part of what it takes to "make the band" - often as much as making an athletic team.
Maybe more - these students were and are required to read.
The title is "Drumline" and it is well worth renting at your local Library or wherever. (Blockbuster is often missed.)
It is also well worth the purchase and a film you would watch more than once.
"Drumline" - PG13 - 2002 - 118 minutes

Edited to add: A friend who lurks here suggests a reminder that the film is quite wholesome and suitable for youth.
Not one bad word or scene... and that's the Truth.