A historic partnership between the four HBCU NCAA member conferences was announced Thursday afternoon with the aim of preserving the future of Black Colleges and their athletic programs.
The MEAC, SWAC, CIAA and SIAC introduced “HBCU4Us”, which brings the conferences together “to ensure the growth, visibility, and sustainability of HBCU athletics by focusing on, Student-Athlete Leadership and Development, Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Competitive Excellence, Financial Sustainability and Partnerships, Unified Advocacy, and Holistic Student-Athlete Welfare.
“The formation of the HBCU4Us Association marks a new era of collaboration,” the commissioners said in a joint statement. “As stewards of our storied athletic programs, we are committed to honoring our legacy while creating opportunities that ensure the competitiveness and sustainability of HBCU athletics for generations to come.”
The alliance represents a historic commitment to elevating the profile of HBCU athletics amid a rapidly evolving collegiate sports landscape.
Four conferences. One mission.
HBCU conference commissioners are coming together like never before — introducing #HBCU4Us, a historic alliance to protect and elevate HBCU athletics. pic.twitter.com/HbCiDkM5Vs
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) July 31, 2025
