About Us

PUTTING HBCU STUDENT ATHLETES FIRST

Historically, there are huge disparities between PWIs and HBCUs and this includes NIL opportunities and education. Universities and athletic departments are restricted from providing student athletes with direct assistance with NIL and many institutions, particularly HBCUs, do not have the resources, staff, or bandwidth to provide the necessary support.

Seeing a need to help HBCU student athletes, Rise HBCU was born.

OUR GOALS

Prior to July 2021, the NCAA restricted college athletes from making money from their name, image, and likeness. While college athletes can now monetize their NIL, many have not engaged with brands or started to market themselves properly due to a lack of information, education, and resources on NIL, specifically athletes at HBCUs.

As a result, these are our goals:

Opportunities

Create and provide NIL opportunities for HBCU student athletes
Relationships

Serve as a liaison between student athletes, brands, companies, and Rise HBCU membership
Inequality

Address and alleviate racial inequality in intercollegiate sports

Education

Educate HBCU student athletes on NIL and other topics closely associated with NIL such as business, legal, intellectual property, finance, and mental health
Careers

Provide career opportunities both during and after the student athlete’s collegiate career
Community

Create a fun, inspiring, and inclusive environment for Rise HBCU members and students athletes to build community and fellowship with one another

FAQs

What percentage of the contributions goes to the athletes?

We aim to keep our overhead costs to operate the membership very low so the athletes can get the most lucrative NIL deals. Right now, ninety percent (90%) of contributions (membership and one-time) go to the athletes. Rise HBCU has an hourly employee, independent contractors, and interns to assist with administrative tasks and other duties that help to keep Rise HBCU running properly. We have expenses related to IT, marketing materials, content creation, and fan engagement experiences.

How do I cancel my membership subscription?

You can cancel your membership here

Can I make a one-time contribution?

Yes, we encourage any contribution that will help our NCCU student athletes. Contributions can be made individually or from businesses.

Does each membership tier have different benefits?

Right now, each membership tier has the same benefits.

What’s the best way to keep up with Rise HBCU?

We send out emails to our email list and members, post daily on our social media pages, and keep our website updated with current information. You can join our email list, join our fan membership, follow our social media pages, or visit our website to stay up-to-date on all things Rise HBCU.

Is Rise HBCU affiliated with NCCU or any other HBCU?

We are not affiliated with NCCU or any other HBCU, but operate as a third party that works with NCCU student athletes and other HBCU student athletes to secure and facilitate NIL opportunities.

How can I get more involved with Rise HBCU?

If you would like to promote the mission and goals of Rise HBCU, participate in our grassroots movement, or donate your services to the organization, please email us at info@risehbcu.com. Any help is appreciated and valued!

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