The article discusses the potential for HBCU athletics to regain prominence in college sports, with the focus on funding for the ability to compete with large, predominantly white institutions (PWIs) of the Power Four conferences. This comes after the Howard Bisons won the 2026 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament, marking the first March Madness win in school history. The gap between HBCUs and PWIs is widening now, but recent postseason success suggests a path to college sports parity that may not require financial support. The article also notes that belief, a desire to overcome low expectations and establish a narrative that can be rewritten with confidence.