Super proud of Poobie..He has always been a leader on & off the court..@LeVelleMoton— SQ da TRUTH (@SQdaTRUTH) June 11, 2020
if yall need a photographer June 19 I'm there no questions..https://t.co/5CpEv2RHJf
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Former NCCU guard now leading as a coach, social advocate
Mattie Best steps down from post as Head Softball Coach at WVSU
After nearly a decade with WVSU Softball, Mattie Best moves on to the next chapter in her life... https://t.co/LJC2UI2sPW
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) June 11, 2020
Williams announces @BamaStateMBB staff
Williams announces @BamaStateMBB staff https://t.co/DGGJdgIB3g
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 11, 2020
Dr. Mikki Allen to Speak at TSU National Alumni Association Convention
Dr. Mikki Allen to Speak during TSU National Alumni Association Virtual Convention
— TSU Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) June 11, 2020
➡️https://t.co/0hN0eYB8gp pic.twitter.com/1UV55DgKGw
Xavier’s Alred Williams philosophical, patient, prideful on state of social justice and faith
Xavier’s AJ Williams philosophical, patient, prideful on state of social justice and faith https://t.co/AIeo056gw8 @CCSdaily @xulagold @CoachAJWMS
— Ken Trahan (@kentrahan) June 11, 2020
Electrical engineering alumnus William H. Robinson named Vanderbilt University vice provost for academic advancement, executive director of Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence
Congrats to our electrical engineering alumnus via @FAMU_1887 who was named @VanderbiltU vice provost today https://t.co/K5U1DSSY08 pic.twitter.com/IstMgUiWkG
— FAMU-FSU Engineering (@FAMUFSUCOE) June 3, 2020
In case you missed it, watch FAMU being featured on @Jeopardy!
In case you missed it, watch FAMU being featured on @Jeopardy! 🐍 pic.twitter.com/wI87g1FsZ5
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) June 10, 2020
FAMU Alumnus Jonas LaBoo Helps Fight Food Insecurity During Pandemic
As part of the @TMCF_HBCU @HennessyUS Fellows Program, alumnus Jonas LaBoo was granted $10,000 to put toward community service projects. His idea involved feeding 300 people at three Tallahassee restaurants & helping students & families buy food. More: https://t.co/iftvfBWmmd.
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) June 10, 2020
@RealSkipBayless remembers his time covering Doug Williams at an HBCU, Grambling, in 1976
"The pride I felt on that little campus was extraordinary. It was underdog pride, it was 'Us against the world' pride."
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) June 10, 2020
@RealSkipBayless remembers his time covering Doug Williams at an HBCU, Grambling, in 1976 pic.twitter.com/ZmshVyfr87
FAMU Athletics/RAF Receives Gift Commitment from NAA Polk County Alumni Chapter
FAMU Athletics/RAF Receives Gift Commitment from NAA Polk County Alumni Chapter https://t.co/IYG7cOEUgs
— FAMU Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 10, 2020
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Ken Riley had a Hall of Fame career, but died without getting inducted
Remembering Ken Riley - @SamuelGFreedman. https://t.co/isBtOpczlQ
— BlackCollegeFootball (@BCFHOF) June 10, 2020
Simmons Selected For Third Annual Coaching Summit
Simmons Selected For Third Annual Coaching Summit https://t.co/mU4Y4w6Xf9
— FAMU Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 10, 2020
Tyrone Wheatley Says He Supports Morgan Players’ Protests, Just Asks Them To Be Safe
And ICYMI a great conversation with @MorganStBears @CoachWheat6 about how the #BlackLivesMatter movement has hit his team, how he supports protests and much more... https://t.co/gVvJv1C6rV pic.twitter.com/Ny2RJNU6yV
— Glenn Clark (@GlennClarkRadio) June 5, 2020
Morgan State Football HC Tyrone Wheatley On How His Players Can Create Societal Change
.@MorganStBears' Tyrone Wheatley on conversations he's had with his team following the death of George Floyd: "It's not to just look at my guys as football players, but now it's to help them put themselves in a position of influence." https://t.co/TrZ9SGDd8Q
— PressBox (@PressBoxOnline) June 9, 2020
Morgan Athletics Plans Incremental Reopening
🐻Morgan Athletics Plans Incremental Reopening
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) June 9, 2020
Read🆙👉https://t.co/NS2INFWsmv#TheMorganWay #MEAC #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/pqajCPLyOJ
SAAC Elects 2020-21 Executive Board
.@HowardUSAAC Elects 2020-21 Executive Board #BleedBlue #HowardForward https://t.co/t3GU5kIyWZ
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 8, 2020
Howard Athletics Saddened by Loss of Fallen Bison Tim McDougle
#MEACFB @HUBisonSports Athletics Saddened by Loss of Fallen Bison Tim McDougle #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/7305PSAJ5r
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 9, 2020
Hamilton Participating in Third Annual Quarterback Coaching Summit
Anthony Lynn & Pep Hamilton Participating in Third Annual Quarterback Coaching Summit https://t.co/ocdtqGfq36
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 10, 2020
Freshman quarterback RaeQuan Beal looks to become a trendsetter by choosing Morgan State
Freshman quarterback RaeQuan Beal looks to become a trendsetter by choosing Morgan State https://t.co/u2SwKzBD1L via @yardbarker
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 10, 2020
National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation will induct 2 notable Jackson State alums
National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation will induct 2 notable Jackson State alums https://t.co/IUGV9kpNqM
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 10, 2020
Former national leading scorer Joyce Kennerson announces transfer to UAPB
The 2015 Memorial High School graduate, who at one point led NCAA Division I in scoring, announced she would spend her last season of eligibility at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. https://t.co/teGmPELA38
— panews (@panews) June 10, 2020
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
FVSU Defense Gets Big Assistance in New Wildcat Rutledge
The Wildcats final late-spring signee, Kameron Rutledge, adds a big presence to the defensive frontline! Welcome to The Valley! https://t.co/NMDt8X7nfp pic.twitter.com/OKm0FSUPDm
— FVSU Sports (@FVSUATHLETICS) June 9, 2020
Devilettes Softball Announce 2020 Signing Class
Devilettes Softball Announce 2020 Signing Class https://t.co/F5cb89Oxal
— MVSU Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) June 9, 2020
First-Ever CIAA Virtual Day Party Celebrates Nation's HBCUs
First-Ever CIAA Virtual Day Party Celebrates Nation's HBCUs #CIAAForLife https://t.co/4d1LMX7zkq
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) June 9, 2020
FAMU Secures $13.3 Million For Its Highest Ever Performance Based Funding Score
FAMU received its highest score under the Florida Board of Governors Performance-Based Funding model, which will result in the University receiving $13.3 million. Read more at: https://t.co/a8MVwFdTlK. pic.twitter.com/phDfHnqUH8
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) June 9, 2020