Why Not Us 2021

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

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    Specials

    1970

    4 episodes

    Specials of Why Not Us premiered on -.

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    North Carolina Central Basketball

    2021

    8 episodes

    Season 1 of Why Not Us premiered on 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

    2021

    6 episodes

    Season 2 of Why Not Us premiered on 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

    2022

    8 episodes

    Season 3 of Why Not Us premiered on 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

    2023

    8 episodes

    Season 4 of Why Not Us premiered on 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

    2023

    8 episodes

    Season 5 of Why Not Us premiered on 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.