Previewing MSU W-Basketball Opponent Southern University https://t.co/WKuCsYDaYy via @247sports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 18, 2020
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Previewing MSU W-Basketball Opponent Southern University
BREAKING: 1,000,000 Georgians have voted early in the Jan 5 Senate runoff election.Eyes
BREAKING: 1,000,000 Georgians have voted early in the Jan 5 Senate runoff election.👀‼️🗳
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) December 17, 2020
Covid-19 relief, health care, jobs and justice are on the ballot — it is critical we elect @ReverendWarnock and @ossoff. Make your early voting plan: https://t.co/lClnYYPro6. #gapol #gasen
EXCLUSIVE: On @TheView, Georgia U.S. Senate candidate @ReverendWarnock calls his runoff election against Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler "a defining moment" in history.
— The View (@TheView) December 17, 2020
"It's difficult to overstate how much is at stake here." https://t.co/djlSkksFZn pic.twitter.com/zali2xspfo
See you tomorrow Valdosta! https://t.co/3aOxvmnBym
— Team Ossoff (@TeamOssoff) December 18, 2020
SWAC Football National Signing Day Recaps
SWAC Football National Signing Day Recaps #SWACFB https://t.co/ONc5J0GBro
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) December 17, 2020
Alabama A&M Athletics Celebrates 12 Current and Former Student-Athletes Earning Degrees in Fall 2020
Alabama A&M Athletics Celebrates 12 Current and Former Student-Athletes Earning Degrees in Fall 2020 https://t.co/LTyId9tbnA
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) December 11, 2020
SWAC Men's Basketball Scores: Dec. 16
SWAC Men's Basketball Scores: Dec. 16 #SWACMBBhttps://t.co/p1D91EXfbV
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) December 17, 2020
SWAC Women's Basketball Scores: Dec. 16
SWAC Women's Basketball Scores: Dec. 16 #SWACWBB https://t.co/kiO9lbWRt1
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) December 17, 2020
SWAC Announces Men's and Women's Basketball ESPN Broadcast Schedules
SWAC Announces Men's and Women's Basketball ESPN Broadcast Schedules #SWACNews https://t.co/Tp3I3mzvDu
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) December 17, 2020
4-Star OL Javonte Gardner flips on Florida Gators, signs with Jackson State
Jackson State head football coach Deion Sanders is excited to announce the signing of Javonte Gardner, a consensus four-star offensive lineman out of Orlando 🏈
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) December 17, 2020
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/a4bPebx1kl#IBelieveJSU21 x #BleedTheeBlue x #NSD21
Javonte Gardner flips on Gators, signs with Jackson State - Orlando Sentinel https://t.co/T7QpEO2ZzI
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) December 18, 2020
Javonte Gardner has mock signing for Florida, but signs with Deion Sanders, Jackson State https://t.co/M7V8EfAMCT via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 18, 2020
Javonte Gardner, welcome to Thee I Love Jackson State University! A 6-foot-5, 315 offensive lineman out of Orlando! #IBelieveJSU21 x #BleedTheeBlue x #NSD21 pic.twitter.com/OmUxNzWYwv
— Jackson State Football (@GoJSUTigersFB) December 17, 2020
@FAMU_MBB basketball contest with @GatorsMBK , scheduled for Dec. 20, has been postponed.
🚨SCHEDULE UPDATE🚨@FAMU_MBB basketball contest with @GatorsMBK, scheduled for Dec. 20, has been postponed.@FAMUAthletics extends our sincerest thoughts and prayers to Keyontae Johnson, his family and the entire Gator nation as we wish him a successful recovery. pic.twitter.com/Ot16ICDaOy
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) December 17, 2020
Rivals NCCU, NC A&T Ink 10-Year Football Schedule Agreement
RIVALRY RENEWED!#NCCU & NC A&T ink 10-year football schedule agreement (2021-2030).
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) December 17, 2020
Full Story: https://t.co/WLBssu0A5R#EaglePride | #EagleEra @NCCU_Football pic.twitter.com/hVI0ITn4Fq
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
'Making waves': Deion Sanders receives praise for flipping Georgia commit to Jackson State, 2021 recruiting class
'Making waves': Deion Sanders receives praise for flipping Georgia commit to Jackson State, 2021 recruiting class https://t.co/DuT7d4pe47 via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2020
UMES receives $20 million award, the largest single gift in its history, from MacKenzie Scott
UMES receives $20 million award, the largest single gift in its history, from MacKenzie Scott https://t.co/CjrxhP8ZOA via @MyDelmarvaNow
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2020
Tougaloo College Receives $6 Million Gift From Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
Tougaloo, Miss., December 16, 2020 - Tougaloo College has announced the awarding of a $6 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The $6 million gift is the single largest gift from an individual donor in the history of Tougaloo College.
"We are deeply grateful to philanthropist MacKenzie Scott for her generosity that enables us to advance major initiatives at Tougaloo College," said President Dr. Carmen J. Walters. This remarkable gift is impactful and ensures the College continues its forward momentum. Furthermore, it will encourage others to join us to further our mission of educating and preparing self-directed leaders capable of navigating a rapidly changing global landscape. This is an incredibly exciting time for Tougaloo College.”
The one-time, $6 million gift will be placed in the recently established Preserving and Advancing Excellence Fund and will be used to support major initiatives at the college.
“We are extremely excited and thankful to receive such a generous gift from writer and philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott. This generous gift will allow us to continue and sustain our history of academic excellence and social justice,” said Sandra L. Hodge, vice president for institutional advancement. “These types of investments into Tougaloo College ensures a bright future for the institution to educate the next generation of scholars and leaders."
For more information on the MacKenzie Scott donation or to provide a generous gift to Tougaloo College, please visit www.tougaloo.edu and click GIVE or call the Office of Institutional Advancement at (601) 977-7871.
Alcorn State University announces a historic $25 million gift from American novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Alcorn State University announces the largest single gift in the School’s historyhttps://t.co/R35p8g3Odd pic.twitter.com/HdWk1tkhsz
— Alcorn State (@AlcornStateU) December 15, 2020
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Donates $20 Million To Lincoln University
"The transformational gift will fortify the University's investments in student success, need-based scholarships, co-curricular programs, faculty development, and research."
— Lincoln University (@LincolnUofPA) December 15, 2020
Philanthropist @MacKenzieScott Donates $20 Million To Lincoln University.
More: https://t.co/0IObjKrQA9 pic.twitter.com/0ulDqSWVhf
Chicago State Men’s Basketball Transfer Coreyoun Rushin Eligible to Play Immediately
Men’s Basketball Transfer Coreyoun Rushin Eligible to Play Immediately https://t.co/62q3GwzqCD
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) December 17, 2020
1st signing day recap for Will Hall, Deion Sanders at Southern Miss and Jackson State
1st signing day recap for Will Hall, Deion Sanders at Southern Miss and Jackson State https://t.co/TYbbbAUiwl via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2020
Deion Sanders calls JSU early signing class some of the best talent in 'HBCU history'
Deion Sanders calls JSU early signing class some of the best talent in 'HBCU history' https://t.co/nDEBxFKs0G via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2020
Bowie State University Receives Largest Gift, $25 Million from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
MacKenzie Scott donates tens of millions to Bowie State, D.C.-area nonprofits https://t.co/NGzmCEGccN via @WBJonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2020
A&T Aggies FB Releases Mid-Year Football Class
Aggies FB Releases Mid-Year Football Class https://t.co/M5PaNnmaK6
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2020
Jones-Pack Named MEAC DPOTW
Jones-Pack Named MEAC DPOTW https://t.co/UM9mgxJp2U
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2020
NSU Men Add Game at George Mason; Friday’s Game Time vs UNCW Moved Up
🚨 More Spartan Schedule News 🚨@NSU_BBALL has added a game at George Mason on Dec. 26, the first ever meeting between the 2️⃣ schools ⤵️https://t.co/N47NLSYyzX
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) December 16, 2020
Spartans Finish Home Non-Conference Slate Friday with UNCW
Norfolk State is back at home this Friday, and this time @NSU_BBALL takes on UNC Wilmington for its last game before Christmas
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) December 16, 2020
💻 https://t.co/Vb4ZtH8gbA
🗞️ Game Previewhttps://t.co/uD71AkDxsz
Scott Signs 3 Linemen on 1st National Signing Day https://t.co/OH6EzqKMru
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2020
Morgan State Lady Bears vs Navy Midshipmen December 18 Preview
Morgan State Lady Bears vs Navy Midshipmen December 18 Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics https://t.co/dD7JYlYk0P
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2020
In second poll of season, XULA remains in NAIA top 25
In second poll of season, XULA remains in NAIA top 25
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 16, 2020
story: https://t.co/cXzsVbXFFi#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAMBB @labball @TalkGCAC pic.twitter.com/i8Gw3xs8wo