Allana J. Barefield

Rhoden Fellow

Allana J. Barefield is a senior mass communication major. The Bostonian is a student representative for the NABJ Sports Task Force, and loves writing feature stories because sports are more than just stats.

Allana J. Barefield

Dillard athletic director Kiki Baker Barnes is blazing a trail she wants others to follow

Baker’s being recognized for her commitment as the Under Armour AD of the Year

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For Beyoncé’s Homecoming scholars, their scholarships were lifesavers

Her commitment and love for HBCUs comes from growing up around top bands

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Embracing Black Mardi Gras keeps the culture alive for the next generation

‘We have to keep our culture going. It’s for the black streets, it’s for the black neighborhoods.’

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HBCU baseball talent on display at Andre Dawson Classic

Dawson, one of only two former HBCU players in baseball’s Hall of Fame, says FAMU helped him get there

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For Dillard’s Adriiana Jackson, hoop dreams go beyond basketball

The senior guard has a nonprofit to teach life lessons and fundamentals of the game

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Dillard’s ‘Hip Hop Prez’ Walter Kimbrough making a difference on campus and beyond

‘Brain Food,’ use of social media and his classroom work set him apart

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Xavier students hear ‘Insecure’s’ Amanda Seales preach about why race and gender matter

Real talk with the comedian, actress, writer and producer captivated her audience

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It’s not football, but the Xavier-Dillard rivalry is like no other in sports

The volleyball competition between these crosstown New Orleans schools renews Saturday

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