Montgomery, Alabama, once known as the cradle of the Confederacy and later the birthplace of the civil rights movement, has elected Steven Reed as its first African American mayor in the city's 200-year history. pic.twitter.com/9PxTK059qw https://t.co/kN2NipToVW via #ABC
— PDF Streaming (@PDFStreaming) October 9, 2019
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Alabama capital elects first black mayor in 200-year history
Morgan State Participates in 3rd Annual Greater Baltimore Basketball Media Day
🐻🏀 men's basketball head coach Kevin Broadus and women's basketball head coach Ed Davis Jr. took part in the 3️⃣rd Annual Greater Baltimore Basketball Media Day on Tuesday afternoon.
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) October 8, 2019
Read🆙👉🔗https://t.co/UoWbR5EGpk#TheMorganWay #GBBMD #MEAC#GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/OoZ7kR3uEf
Ryan Stanley needs 27 yards to break the career passing mark at FAMU. The Rattlers are at South Carolina State this weekend
Ryan Stanley needs 27 yards to break the career passing mark at @FAMUAthletics. The Rattlers are at South Carolina State this weekend in what should be a fun one.
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) October 9, 2019
FAMU has the top pass offense in the MEAC. SC State has the top pass defense. Like I said, should be fun! pic.twitter.com/FTSBT7uIyo
CIAA Announces Football Weekly Honors #5
ICYMI: Here are the CIAA Football Weekly Honors for Week #5 https://t.co/p24fWt75Kq
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) October 8, 2019
MEAC Volleyball Recap, Oct. 8
#MEACVB @MEACSports Volleyball Recap, Oct. 8 #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/deiA3jCfEk
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) October 9, 2019
CIAA Announces Volleyball Weekly Honors #5
CIAA Announces Volleyball Weekly Honors #5 #CIAAVB https://t.co/j6iVm5Ms7W
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) October 9, 2019
Week 5: SIAC Football Players of the Week
Week 5: Football Players of the Week https://t.co/JwYXkBDmy3
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) October 8, 2019
Badger men close out Foreman Invitational in 5th place
Badger men close out Foreman Invitational in 5th place https://t.co/cZNkD0r7Qy
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 9, 2019
DSU Hornets hampered by slow starts
Hornets hampered by slow starts https://t.co/0ScceThkGw
— Delaware State News (@TheStateNews) October 9, 2019
#SWACVB Players of the Week - October 8
#SWACVB Players of the Week - October 8 - Southwestern Athletic Conference https://t.co/Fgz5FhUwIY
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 9, 2019
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
JSU Tigers Hold on to Sweep West Alabama 3-0
RECAP | The Lady Tigers held on to defeat West Alabama by a final score of 3-0 on a thrilling Tuesday night inside of the AAC! The Tigers return to SWAC play on Thursday for a road matchup with Alcorn State.
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) October 9, 2019
Story | https://t.co/EkbpzT4OKa#TheeILove || #BleedTheeBlue pic.twitter.com/cLUm8NfNxE
WATCH SSU Football: The Shawn Quinn Show: 10/8
Hey @SavannahStateFB fans: The @CoachShawnQuinn Show is back on @WSAV! This week...
— Greg Talbott (@GregTalbott) October 8, 2019
-Breaking down @SavStateTigers near-miss at Charleston Southern
-Previewing the game & road trip to Alcorn State
-What Coach has learned from his World Travelshttps://t.co/EItKxdUFnU
VB | Recap: West Virginia State bests crosstown rivals Charleston in four sets, 3-1
VB | Recap: West Virginia State bests crosstown rivals Charleston in four sets, 3-1 https://t.co/nMCdRXAHzm
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) October 9, 2019
WATCH: Morehouse alumnus Steven Reed elected Montgomery, AL first black Mayor
Steven Reed wins Montgomery mayoral election https://t.co/YHQCFRlOLO— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 9, 2019
Montgomery, Ala., Elects Steven Reed, Its First Black Mayor https://t.co/hp4fYDUwJm
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 9, 2019
The Candidates Embracing Their Black-College Roots
Here's what @HipHopPrez told me last year when I spoke with him about the wave of HBCU politicians: "It’s a reaffirmation, not only for students but for families, that you can go to an HBCU and compete with anyone.” https://t.co/YlZYdCxnDp
— adam harris (@AdamHSays) October 9, 2019
Lady Marauder volleyball hosts Lake Erie on Wednesday
🏐WEDNESDAY NIGHT🏐https://t.co/wwKajjlkKe pic.twitter.com/mSx2OEiknm
— Central State Athletics (@GO_MARAUDERS) October 9, 2019
WATCH: Coach K made headlines at #ACCMediaDay supporting the Pay 4 Play bill passed in California. Well, @LeVelleMoton voiced his opinion on the topic also:
Coach K made headlines at #ACCMediaDay supporting the Pay 4 Play bill passed in California. Well, @LeVelleMoton voiced his opinion on the topic also: @NCCU_MBB @Sports_Night pic.twitter.com/iq8ZQLnED5
— J.B. Ricks Sr. (@JB_Ricks) October 9, 2019
Claflin Volleyball Faces Livingstone on the Road
Claflin Volleyball Faces Livingstone on the Road https://t.co/6UlrxJvQ1i
— Claflin Athletics (@ClaflinPanthers) October 9, 2019
The Lady Rattlers win a thriller in Daytona Beach
The Lady Rattlers win a thriller in Daytona Beach #FangsUp #FAMU #strikestrikestrikeagain #WeAreFAMU #FAMULY pic.twitter.com/6hC83nxDxl
— FAMU Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) October 9, 2019
WVSU 3, UC 1, Final. The Yellow Jackets🐝 defeat rivals Charleston in four sets, including a 31-29 W in the first set!
🏐: WVSU 3, UC 1, Final. The Yellow Jackets🐝 defeat rivals Charleston in four sets, including a 31-29 W in the first set!@wvsuvolleyball #JacketsAthletics pic.twitter.com/kNs7cl1ooH
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) October 9, 2019
Bowie State Volleyball Shows True Grit in 3-0 Road Win at Lincoln (Pa.)
Bowie State Volleyball Shows True Grit in 3-0 Road Win at Lincoln (Pa.) https://t.co/DttN0nAbVZ— BSU Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) October 9, 2019
VOLLEYBALL RECAP: Lions Drop Match to Bowie State#LUL1onsVB https://t.co/0d8dVUExhL— Lincoln University Lions Athletics (@LUL1onsAthletic) October 9, 2019
FMU Volleyball Set To Take On Southeastern
Volleyball Set To Take On Southeastern https://t.co/0R67HtuKnk
— Florida Memorial Lions (@GoFmuLions) October 9, 2019
The Story Behind The Historic Football Game Between Harvard And Howard
The Story Behind The Historic Football Game Between Harvard And Howard https://t.co/4dlnv2EbDX— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 9, 2019
Simone Biles dominates for record-breaking 21st gold in Team USA's victory | NBC Sports
Simone Biles secures Team USA's 5th straight all-around world championship and her 21st world championship medal, the most ever for a female gymnast.
UCF adds Florida A&M to complete 2020 non-conference football schedule
Future Florida A&M Football SchedulesUCF adds Florida A&M to complete 2020 non-conference football schedulehttps://t.co/0xrlhUHxtA pic.twitter.com/cScsUgLbOs— FBSchedules.com (@FBSchedules) October 8, 2019