MPT’s Charles Robinson reports the benefits for Baltimore in hosting this year's CIAA conference. He breaks down the return on investment for the city, local businesses and HBCUs.

Can Lincoln University keep its CIAA championship title? MPT reporter Charles Robinson interviews student athletes about the importance of the CIAA Tournament, especially for women's college basketball. 

CIAA Commissioner Jacqui McWilliams-Parker talks to MPT's Nancy Yamada about the future of the host city for the conference.

MPT's Jeff Salkin interviews Dr. Aminta Breaux, president of Bowie State University, the host school for the CIAA Tournament. She talks about the impact of the CIAA, Charm City and the 50th anniversary of women's basketball tournament. 

MPT's Charles Robinson commemorates Charm City's beloved Mr. CIAA with his annual dapper outfits and enthusiastic support at the CIAA conference for over 50 years.

Nancy Yamada interviews student athletes from Bowie State University for the women's championship game. Also, women's leadership with the 50 year anniversary of women's basketball at the CIAA.

MPT's Sue Koplan interviews the restauranteers and local business owners taking part in the annual CIAA scavenger hunt.

MPT's Charles Robinson checks out the high school basketball clinic where female youth athletes learn team-building and leadership. CIAA offers these high schoolers a chance to broaden their skills with coaches, trainers and former student athletes.

MPT's Charles Robinson wraps up the celebration and finals of the CIAA, the oldest Black basketball tournament. He rounds up the ambiance of the games and festivities in Baltimore. 

Elizabeth City State’s Sound of Class came through and SHUT #CIAA2025 DOWN! This is HBCU band culture at its finest! 🎶 Tap in with HBCU Week NOW for more can’t-miss moments!

Shaw U’s Platinum Sound didn’t just perform at #CIAA2025—they made a STATEMENT. From the first note to the last beat, the energy was unmatched and the crowd felt every second of it!

From the 2024 CIAA Tourney in Baltimore: It's a battle of the bands between Bowie State University's “Symphony of Soul” against the Marching Blue Thunder of Livingstone College! 

It's a battle of the bands between Shaw University Platinum Sound Marching Band from Shaw University and Sound of Class from Elizabeth City State University!

Who's the best pep band at #CIAA? The Shaw University Platinum Sound Marching Band kicks off our "Tourney of the Bands" showing off their school spirit during the tournament! 

MPT's Sue Kopen reports on this year's Black Owned Restaurant Tour (BORT) just in time as thousands head into Baltimore for the CIAA Tourney's Championship Weekend. 

What is the economic impact of the CIAA Tournament?

MPT reporter Sue Kopen introduces Terri Lee Freeman, president of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and the involvement of the museum in the 2nd annual CIAA scavenger hunt.

MPT’s Charles Robinson has an inside look at next gen athletes showcasing their talents at this year's CIAA basketball clinic.