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— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) July 24, 2021
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Sunday, July 25, 2021
Here is who @Hampton_FB is sending to Tuesday's #BigSouthFBπ Media Day!
Former Xavier University of Louisiana men's basketball standout is launching the Shaun Dumas Academy.
Former @xula1925 men's basketball standout is launching the Shaun Dumas Academy.https://t.co/55GTsMZMVL story: https://t.co/k9LdyoeOEN#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU @labball @juangkincaid https://t.co/WppWvOoK0j pic.twitter.com/y56blEpsL5
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) July 23, 2021
State champion basketball coach Shaun Dumas leaves Crescent City to start national prep program https://t.co/uEBrRXoA7x via @nolanews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2021
Gold Nuggets welcome back Robinson, announce four newcomers
Gold Nuggets welcome back Robinson, announce four newcomers
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) July 24, 2021
story: https://t.co/BXJKF6MV4O#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAWBB #HBCU @JordynNichelle @McnealZaire pic.twitter.com/Ox8SblSdpp
Delaware State University names two alumni to lead Approaching Storm Band
Delaware State University has appointed two alumni to lead its renowned Approaching Storm Band and other instrumental groups – Sidney Sessoms, Jr.,
as its new Director of Band, and Vincent Adkins as the Assistant Director of Bands.Mr. Sessoms attended Del State from 1980 -1985, and then completed his Bachelor of Science in General Studies/Music at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and a Master’s of Music Education from Salisbury State University. After serving as the interim Band Director at Del State in 1988, Mr. Sessoms served as the Director of Bands at Lincoln University (MO), Clark Atlanta University and Livingstone College, the latter of which he also served as interim Chair of the Music Department and Music Faculty.
Mr. Sessoms’ resume includes leading the Clark Atlanta University percussion ensemble’s performance during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, performances for the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Team, and a number of national and international commissioned works, including works performed by Berkeley Institute-Hamilton Bermuda Band and Orchestra and the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra.
Mr. Sessoms is a member of several professional organizations including, Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity, Music Educators National Conference, Percussive Arts Society and College Band Directors National Association.
“I am excited about coming home to Del State,” Mr. Sessoms said.
Mr. Adkins earned a Bachelor of Science in Music from Delaware State University in 1988 and a Master’s Degree in Education Media Technology from Full Sail University in 2009. Mr. Adkins has taught music and band to public school students for 32 years, and brings to Del State expertise in drill design, marching fundamentals and jazz.
He is also an instrumentalist for the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, where he is also a Board member. Additionally, as a member of Motown’s Final Mixx, Mr. Adkins has opened for The Manhattans, Miki Howard and many more.
“I am excited to give back to an institution that gave me so much,” Mr. Adkins said.
The Approaching Storm Band – which dates its origins back to the first organized music at the then-State College for Colored Students in 1902 – is a high-energy, entertaining collection of talented musicians and dancers. Delaware State band members have performed in London, for the National Football League, have performed with legendary Motown groups The Temptations, The Spinners and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas and is a coveted attraction at parades and celebrations throughout the state.
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NSU Spartan Track Receives 4 USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
.@NSU_TFXC Receives 4 USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors https://t.co/TffKtZEDng
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) July 23, 2021
Deion Sanders’ Son Is Hyping Himself up Even Before Showing What He Can Do on the Field
Deion is now the head football coach at Jackson State, an FCS program that is now attracting marquee talent. Shedeur, who will compete for the team’s starting quarterback job this summer, recently showed the boldness and arrogance that made his father ...
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— Shedeur Sanders (@ShedeurSanders) July 21, 2021
FAMU's Defensive Tackle Savion "Big Sae" Williams signs NIL deal with @KloutMachineTM
Money talk shawty..π° Blessed to be brought into the family to represent @KloutMachineTM π€ Let’s work0️⃣ pic.twitter.com/QodvnBn8f9
— Big Sae (@50reazons) July 25, 2021
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WATCH: A Look Back At Coach Prime’s SWAC Media Day
A Look Back At Coach Prime’s SWAC Media Day https://t.co/acu5WQPDld via @YouTube
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) July 25, 2021
Grambling State Extends Contracts for Men’s and Women’s Basketball Coaches
Grambling State Extends Contracts for Men’s and Women’s Basketball Coaches https://t.co/YUASzcKjSG
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2021
Ellis Baseball Clinic cancelled by COVID
Ellis Baseball Clinic cancelled by COVID https://t.co/ZP2AdBIGx8
— GSU_Tigers (@GSU_TIGERS) July 21, 2021
GSU to play in six televised games
GSU to play in six televised games https://t.co/y4x1F7G5kp
— GSU_Tigers (@GSU_TIGERS) July 21, 2021
'We're hungry': Grambling football ready to put disastrous spring season behind it
'We're hungry': Grambling football ready to put disastrous spring season behind it https://t.co/3SDTF0Nm8a via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2021
WATCH: Savannah State legend Kalu ‘hungry’ to compete for Team Nigeria at Olympics
Savannah State legend Kalu ‘hungry’ to compete for Team Nigeria at Olympics https://t.co/kbqC2javPi
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2021
DC, showed true Rattler love tonight ‼️
π#DC, showed true Rattler love tonight ‼️
— The Rattler Athletic Fund (@FAMU_RAF) July 25, 2021
We thank our faithful #Rattlers and supporters for their donation of π²2️⃣5️⃣,6️⃣8️⃣1️⃣ to the Rattler Athletic Fund. #Atlanta, we will see you tomorrow for our GRAND FINALE!!#FAMU | #FAMULY | #FAMURAF |#BuildingChampions | #StrikeTour21 pic.twitter.com/3rsHGifl2v
WATCH: HBCU Graduate Buys Television Station a Few Short Years After Showing Up to Interviews with Just Her Cellphone: ‘It’s Not Crazy No More’
HBCU Graduate Buys Television Station a Few Short Years After Showing Up to Interviews with Just Her Cellphone: 'It’s Not Crazy No More' https://t.co/Z9HoagWKWp
— Atlanta Black Star (@ATLBlackStar) July 25, 2021
Alumna Buys a TV Station in LaGrange https://t.co/6urpp3bXNt
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2021
Lack of diversity in higher learning can be a problem for diverse student bodies
Lack of diversity in higher learning can be a problem for diverse student bodies https://t.co/aRAz9swU9j
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2021
Renewed Attention on Historically Black Colleges, Universities
Renewed Attention on Historically Black Colleges, Universities https://t.co/a0SFoxk6Xk
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2021
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Florida A&M Women’s Track & Field Named 2021 NCAA All-Academic by USTFCCCA
.@FAMU_Track named to the 2021 NCAA All-Academic Team by @USTFCCCA #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp π https://t.co/vFNIX3CaRp
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 24, 2021
How Eddie George, 47, plans to remain a physical marvel as Tennessee State's football coach
How Eddie George, 47, plans to remain a physical marvel as Tennessee State's football coach https://t.co/hZ4zhcbfv5 via @tennessean
— Mike Organ (@MikeOrganWriter) July 24, 2021
SC STATE FOOTBALL: Undrafted long shot Donnie Shell headed for NFL Hall of Fame
Donnie Shell knew he had a little time to make an impression. The life span of an undrafted free agent rookie is short. Really short. Especially for undrafted free agent rookies from a historically Black college and university like South… https://t.co/yesdQz76h2
— The T&D (@TheTandD) July 24, 2021
Boxing Icon Sugar Ray Leonard grandson will wear the G!
Boxing Icon Sugar Ray Leonard supported Grambling Football for years and now his grandson will wear the G! Welcome Home Jalen!! https://t.co/1NIo5JkwTo
— WeAreGrambling (@GramFanatics) July 24, 2021
WR JALEN LEONARD HIGHLIGHTS@1jayboogie1 πͺπΎπͺπΎ https://t.co/kkeRL8GZYm pic.twitter.com/6eBOE9apXI
— Ray Leonard Jr (@RayLeonardJr) July 24, 2021
Shedeur Sanders, Deion's son, says Jackson State will dominate this season
Shedeur Sanders, Deion's son, says Jackson State will dominate this season https://t.co/111xbUWgWy via @247sports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 24, 2021
Bengals Announce Inaugural Ring of Honor Class; FAMU's Ken is In
The KENS are IN!
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) July 22, 2021
Ken Anderson and Ken Riley will join Paul Brown and Anthony MuΓ±oz in our inaugural Ring of Honor class.
"It's unbelievable exposure for us:" Triad HBCUs shares thoughts on Chris Paul's support
"It's unbelievable exposure for us:" Triad HBCUs shares thoughts on Chris Paul's support https://t.co/znX0y3zjaX via @WFMY
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 24, 2021
WATCH: A&T athletes will represent Team USA and HBCU's at Olympics
A&T athletes will represent Team USA and HBCU's at Olympics https://t.co/JUAOhklnEZ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 24, 2021