Why Not Us
Why Not Us

Why Not Us

(2021)
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10.0/10
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February 12, 2021

Overview

Explore what it means to be an athlete, student and coach at an HBCU.

Status

Returning Series

Type

Documentary

Keywords

North Carolina Central Basketball

North Carolina Central Basketball

8 EpisodesAir Date: February 11, 2021

All-access to the North Carolina Central University men's basketball program, which looks to become the first HBCU to reach the Sweet 16.

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FAMU Football

FAMU Football

6 EpisodesAir Date: October 14, 2021

This eight-episode series takes fans behind-the-scenes of Florida A&M Football, one of the most storied athletic teams at an HBCU, as the Rattlers experience one of the most eagerly anticipated football seasons in

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Southern Dance

Southern Dance

8 EpisodesAir Date: August 21, 2022

A group of 25 dancers navigate rigorous auditions in hopes of joining the Fabulous Dancing Dolls of Southern University. With a limited number of slots available, the pressure is on to make the historic dance line.

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Howard Golf

Howard Golf

8 EpisodesAir Date: August 21, 2023

Howard Golf follows both men’s and women’s golf teams at Howard University as the student-athletes and their coaches navigate the challenges and triumphs of an emerging Division I program. With an aim toward building a golf legacy that drives a cultural shift in the sport, Howard Golf is primed to compete for championships at top college tournaments across the country.

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Grambling Dance

Grambling Dance

8 EpisodesAir Date: October 4, 2023

Marching band performances at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are unparalleled - the thunderous beats and syncopated steps of the band invigorating the crowd, the choreography of the dance line bringing each song to life. Each element creates an experience that is unique to HBCU culture. This season will follow former captain J'aime Griffith as she takes over the program from a legendary director of 38 years, while also re-establishing the work ethic needed from every dancer to uphold the elite status of the Orchesis Dance Company (ODC) at Grambling State University. Step into the practices, classrooms, and communities of this treasured sisterhood and explore what it takes to epitomize the Orchesis.

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UMES Volleyball

UMES Volleyball

1 EpisodesAir Date: March 30, 2026

Why Not Us: UMES Volleyball chronicles the creation of the program from its earliest foundations to its inaugural season, capturing the ambition, challenges and purpose behind building a team and identity from scratch. The project explores the rise of men's volleyball, the importance of diversity and inclusion in collegiate athletics, and the lasting impact of expanding opportunities at HBCUs. At the center is Dr. Anitra Brockman - the first Black woman head coach of a men's volleyball program at a Division I HBCU - as she sets out to build a winning culture from the ground up.

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