— Lady Eagles Softball (@NCCUSoftball) May 12, 2019
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Sunday, May 12, 2019
Bakari Sellers, Angela Rye and Roland Martin making the rounds at HBCU graduations
One of the highlights of graduation season is the list of commencement speeches. Students want star power, authenticity and inspiration. Several celebrities are making the rounds this year.
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) May 11, 2019
Find out who: https://t.co/RvEkhLu3cf
Alabama State Sports to hold Watch Party for Alabama State Softball Sunday night
Alabama State Athletics - @BamaStateSports to hold Watch Party for @BamaStateSB Sunday night https://t.co/Q1thzkKGx9
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 12, 2019
WATCH: Alabama State Softball captures SWAC championship for first time since 2016
Alabama State Athletics - @BamaStateSB captures SWAC championship for first time since 2016 https://t.co/cZKqrNjoU9— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 12, 2019
YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH ST! THEY DID IT! 1st @theswac title for the first time since 2016. Bama State beat Texas Southern to lift the trophy and punch their ticket to NCAA Tourney. @BamaStateSports @BamaStateSB check out this incredible reaction video by @eknoxproduction @wsfa12news pic.twitter.com/DMmZY4fGKV— Maria Martin (@Ria_Martin) May 12, 2019
NO TIME FOR .... #STATEofMind pic.twitter.com/VUQBtCDIUZ— ASU Softball (@BamaStateSB) May 12, 2019
XULA Janelle Jones: Guess what happened today!
Guess what happened today! pic.twitter.com/IZTWvPM5zI
— JJ. (@x__jacajo) May 11, 2019
Big third inning lifts B-CU softball to second-straight MEAC title
Big third inning lifts B-CU softball to second-straight MEAC title https://t.co/kqgaZTLMWB
— DBNJ Sports (@DBNJSports) May 12, 2019
MEAC Baseball Recap, May 1
#MEACBSB: @MEACSports Baseball Recap, May 11 #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/l4bbazLE16
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) May 12, 2019
NSU Bats Wake up Late in 6-3 Loss at N.C. Central
The bats of @SpartanBSB heated up in the 7th inning, but it wasn't enough to get NSU past N.C. Central in Saturday's regular season finalehttps://t.co/ieEPpWgkKb pic.twitter.com/Pe3Tp8fNi5
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) May 12, 2019
NCCU Lady Eagles Finish Fourth at MEAC Softball Championship
Lady Eagles Finish Fourth at MEAC Softball Championship @NCCUsoftball https://t.co/G8eLRbdrj9
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) May 10, 2019
Talladega Baseball heading to Miami Gardens Bracket for the NAIA Opening Round Championships.
Baseball heading to Miami Gardens Bracket for the NAIA Opening Round Championships. pic.twitter.com/8wyGhoGeD3
— Talladega College Athletics (@DegaTornadoes) May 9, 2019
NCCU freshman golfer Daniel Barbare (Raleigh, NC) cards 5 birdies for a 73 (+1) on Saturday to move into 7th place at PGA Works Collegiate Championship.
#NCCU freshman golfer Daniel Barbare (Raleigh, NC) cards 5 birdies for a 73 (+1) on Saturday to move into 7th place at @PGAWorks Collegiate Championship. #PGAWORKSChamp final round on Sunday. #EaglePride #EagleEra pic.twitter.com/1rwpac2mwY
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) May 12, 2019
The 2019 SWAC Baseball Championship will be held May 15-19 in New Orleans, La. at Wesley Barrow Stadium
The 2019 SWAC Baseball Championship will be held May 15-19 in New Orleans, La. at Wesley Barrow Stadium. For more information please visit https://t.co/5nuUbruUEP #SWACBSB pic.twitter.com/YKCQAgcNYA
— The SWAC (@theswac) May 12, 2019
Flying Tigers Earn Eight Medals on Final Day of OVC Championships
Flying Tigers Earn Eight Medals on Final Day of OVC Championshipshttps://t.co/8arlqiHbDt#BigBlueRising
— TSU Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) May 12, 2019
Lady Tigers' run at SWAC Tournament falls just short
Lady Tigers' run at SWAC Tournament falls just short https://t.co/0hAn26Gs43
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) May 12, 2019
Saturday, May 11, 2019
NCCU Baseball Closes Season on High Note
#NCCUBaseball Closes Season on High Note https://t.co/WaZhr5mxxV
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) May 11, 2019
FAMU stumbles with four errors in 11-5 loss to B-CU in MEAC softball championship game
An uncharacteristic day in terms of defense results in crushing loss for @FAMUSOFTBALL in @MEACSports title game. https://t.co/kv1pxuma1d
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) May 11, 2019
WATCH: Welcome our newest alumni, the class of 2019! #NCATgrad
Welcome our newest alumni, the class of 2019! #NCATgrad pic.twitter.com/LGXwW7LVbY— North Carolina A&T (@ncatsuaggies) May 11, 2019
Congratulations to all graduating #NCAT students. You persevered through difficult classes, lack of sleep, financial obstacles, relationship changes and so much more. You are ready to conquer the world. #AggiesDo pic.twitter.com/okD4MxefZS— Harold L Martin, Sr. (@WhoIsHLM) May 11, 2019
This picture says just two words: "Graduating Champions"
This picture says just two words: "Graduating Champions" pic.twitter.com/oCYS6M6XS3
— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) May 11, 2019
Shaw Athletics Rejoices Graduation of 42 Individuals at 2019 Commencement
SHAW ATHLETICS REJOICES GRADUATION OF 42 INDIVIDUALS AT 2019 COMMENCEMENT https://t.co/J59tvoRshl…/2018-19/releases/20190511s5a5pk pic.twitter.com/mZXa5Q6zy4
— Shaw Athletics (@ShawBears) May 11, 2019
HU Bison Softball's Thrilling Season Ends at the Hands of Florida A&M
.@HUBisonSoftball's Thrilling Season Ends at the Hands of Florida A&M #BleedBlue #LeadTheWave #MEACSB https://t.co/uRq01RmtSy— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) May 11, 2019
FINAL: @HUBisonSoftball comeback falls short to Florida A&M, 8-5. HU finishes with 19 wins, most since 2011. Great Season Bison, future is very bright! 🔴🔵🥎 #BleedBlue #leadthewave #MEACSB #HowardForward pic.twitter.com/u9E1FXYRnS— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) May 11, 2019
HU Track and Field's 4x100 relay squad took 2nd overall at the 2019 ECAC Outdoor Championships
JUST IN: @HUTrackandField's 4x100 relay squad of Ameenah Saalih, Kennedy Lewis, Jessika Gbai and Uchechi Onuoha took 2nd overall at the 2019 @ECACSports Outdoor Championships, posting a season-best time of 46.06! Congratulations Bison! 🔴🔵💪🏾👏🏾 #BleedBlue #BeTheStandard #MEACTF pic.twitter.com/J092XJWnol
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) May 11, 2019
WATCH: Welcome to @UofSC, Phylicia Rashad. Thanks for being America's mom.
It's not every day you frame up a living legend.
— Alex Grant (@AlexGrantTV) May 11, 2019
Welcome to @UofSC, Phylicia Rashad. Thanks for being America's mom. 🙏🏾 #ForeverToThee #UofSC19 pic.twitter.com/4wEbZXojbE
Howard University bestowed an honorary doctorate degree of Humane Letters on Dr. Norman Francis @XULA1925
Honorary Degree Recipient Dr. Norman Francis “If you don’t do it, Who Will?” pic.twitter.com/7y3l4RUEj6— Howard University (@HowardU) May 11, 2019
My alma mater @HowardU bestowing an honorary doctorate degree of Humane Letters on #DrNormanFrancis @XULA1925 @XULAalumni @XULACOPdean #worthy #legend #classact ❤️🙏🏽❤️ pic.twitter.com/JTvtHdEadQ— KarenCarterPeterson (@TeamKCP) May 11, 2019
Today I had the honor of presenting Dr. Norman Francis (a true higher ed. legend who served as president of Xavier U. for 47 yrs.) with an honorary doctorate from my alma mater, Howard U. In the words of Ice Cube - Today Was A Good Day. #HU pic.twitter.com/AFOre4jgxT— Danette Howard (@DanetteHoward16) May 11, 2019
WATCH: 99-year-old Elizabeth Barker Johnson had to work during her graduation 70 years ago. Now, the World War II veteran is finally getting the chance to cross the stage for her diploma at Winston-Salem State University.
99-year-old Elizabeth Barker Johnson had to work during her graduation 70 years ago. Now, the World War II veteran is finally getting the chance to cross the stage for her diploma at Winston-Salem State University. @TammyLeitnerNBC has the heartfelt story. pic.twitter.com/bU7pmUD7m3
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) May 11, 2019
DSU Equestrian: CONGRATS to our wonderful seniors on officially graduating today
CONGRATS to our wonderful seniors on officially graduating today🎓❤️💙 We are so proud of the fantastic young women you have become and know you will find success and happiness in your future endeavors! Once a hornet, always a hornet🐝👩🎓🎉 #dsu #dsueq #makeaSTATEment pic.twitter.com/HxRHXuJyy7
— DSU Equestrian (@DSUEquestrian) May 11, 2019