No. 2 XULA men's tennis makes 100th consecutive top-20 appearance dating to 2008
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) February 17, 2021
story: https://t.co/DMMxSeuMuo#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIATennis pic.twitter.com/vXCOWpScuN
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
No. 2 XULA men's tennis makes 100th consecutive top-20 appearance dating to 2008
Equity First: Trailblazing Prairie View president turns Black pain into social change
#HBCUs such as Prairie View A&M have played an enormous role in pursuing #racialjustice and #equity, and leaders like Dr. Ruth Simmons are the perfect partners for Lumina's $15 million effort toward that goal, @DrKWheatle says. @PVAMU #Students #HigherEdhttps://t.co/IEqWpZNH94
— Lumina Foundation (@LuminaFound) February 15, 2021
XULA closes regular season with 103-47 home victory
XULA closes regular season with 103-47 home victory
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) February 15, 2021
story: https://t.co/7ktOe7QV8K#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAWBB pic.twitter.com/IgJ56kaEke
Key Recruits Headed To HBCU Programs In 2021
Key Recruits Headed To HBCU Programs In 2021 https://t.co/iD0R7UlwuG
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 17, 2021
Princeton’s Padgett decides on Bluefield State
Eli Padgett, of @tiger_princeton, signs to join a revived @GOBIGBLUEFB program 🏈https://t.co/mH2WtkjG8D pic.twitter.com/aCloVNrZM0
— WVVA Sports (@WVVASPORTS) February 13, 2021
Looking forward to what athletics has in stored this year? Follow @BStateBlue or visit https://t.co/YqyBfgaGNm for all sports information. 📣 #GoBigBlue pic.twitter.com/J0L7DHKOV7
— Bluefield State College (@BlfdState) February 2, 2021
Yellow Jackets voted 2nd by league coaches in MEC Preseason Poll
W-🎾 | Yellow Jackets voted 2nd by league coaches in MEC Preseason Poll.
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) February 16, 2021
📰: https://t.co/t45O9KbSD0#GoSTATE pic.twitter.com/syFTS2jLsh
Excitement high as opening weekend just days away for Florida A&M Baseball
Excitement high as opening weekend just days away for Florida A&M Baseball https://t.co/MkFGeItwI1
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 17, 2021
FAMU alumna Monica Armster Rainge Named USDA’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Welcome Monica Rainge who has just been announced as USDA's new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 👉 https://t.co/6LfcHTzR0P pic.twitter.com/8eZpVWBEGm
— Dept. of Agriculture (@USDA) February 16, 2021
Florida Attorney Monica Armster Rainge Named USDA’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights https://t.co/e8BI8JrGHR via @Florida Daily
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2021
N.C. A&T Basketball teams prepares for Conference Tournament
N.C. A https://t.co/jcE4ApRmxe
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 17, 2021
North Carolina A&T State Men's Indoor Team Earns No. 5 Ranking, Aggies Receive Two More Weekly Awards
Men's Indoor Team Earns No. 5 Ranking, Aggies Receive Two More Weekly Awards https://t.co/HVcVkNueWV
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 17, 2021
Southern will earn spring win vs. Alcorn State via forfeit; Jaguars' fall home schedule also altered
Southern will earn spring win vs. Alcorn State via forfeit; Jaguars' fall home schedule also altered https://t.co/QY4H4xKaDR via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 17, 2021
NCAA football recruiting dead period extended until May 31
NCAA football recruiting dead period extended until May 31 https://t.co/kBA1337Ma6
— DBNJ Sports (@DBNJSports) February 17, 2021
B-CU alum Willie Mack III set for Riviera after receiving Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption
Willie Mack III is playing in his second TOUR event this week @TheGenesisInv.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 17, 2021
Get to know the 2021 Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption recipient. https://t.co/LWNtFZft9Y
Alabama State’s Battle and Texas Southern’s Nicholas Tabbed for SWAC Men's Basketball Weekly Honors
Alabama State’s Battle and Texas Southern’s Nicholas Tabbed for SWAC Men's Basketball Weekly Honors https://t.co/ndnl8AqFWk
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 17, 2021
Alabama State’s Ward and Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s Brown Tabbed for SWAC Women's Basketball Weekly Honors
Alabama State’s Ward and Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s Brown Tabbed for SWAC Women's Basketball Weekly Honors https://t.co/DaEJ3j8hyV
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 17, 2021
SWAC Postpones Indoor Track and Field Championships
SWAC Postpones Indoor Track and Field Championships #SWACNews https://t.co/67hsyvkOlo
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) February 17, 2021
Alabama State’s Garcia and Jackson State’s Galatas Headline SWAC Preseason Baseball Selections
Alabama State’s Garcia and Jackson State’s Galatas Headline SWAC Preseason Baseball Selections #SWACBSBhttps://t.co/x2uw6At6dG
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) February 17, 2021
SWAC Postpones Men's and Women's Tennis Pod
SWAC Postpones Men's and Women's Tennis Pod. Read more ⬇️
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) February 17, 2021
📖 | https://t.co/JkOLoTtqHO#BleedTheeBlue
Matchup versus Tennessee Tech Set for Thursday
Matchup versus Tennessee Tech Set for Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Gentry Center ➡️ https://t.co/RD8HdO1RjY pic.twitter.com/HOqsoeLICY
— TSU Lady Tigers (@tsuladytigers) February 17, 2021
Deion Sanders updates Jackson State quarterback competition going into spring season
Deion Sanders updates Jackson State quarterback competition going into spring season https://t.co/ypC7IIHckH pic.twitter.com/bOr0i93bmZ
— CL Sports (@CLSports) February 17, 2021
Morehouse Visiting Professor of Journalism and Leadership Studies awarded $100,000 American Mosaic Journalism Prize
Morehouse Visiting Professor of Journalism and Leadership Studies awarded $100,000 American Mosaic Journalism Prize https://t.co/afzC6Gx5a5
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 17, 2021
Javier Sánchez Pradillo Earns WAC Athlete of the Week Honor
𝐸𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒.
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) February 17, 2021
Our own @JaviieerSanchez was named a @WACsports Athlete of the Week.
🎾 https://t.co/IGCRkq9wFC#OurChampionshipEra pic.twitter.com/cBeUxKItt5
Javon Bruce Signs with Cougars Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field
Javon Bruce Signs with Cougars Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field https://t.co/yqblNEX7Cb
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) February 17, 2021
Spelman Students Benefit From Goldman Sachs Commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Fifteen Spelman students will benefit from @GoldmanSachs’ five-year $25 million commitment to HBCUs. Students will receive in-depth training and insight from Goldman Sachs professionals as participants in the Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities Program: https://t.co/yb9ijMdMOQ pic.twitter.com/jcYqBzj3E6
— Spelman College (@SpelmanCollege) February 17, 2021
TSU Football Opener Postponed Due to Winter Storm
Football Opener Postponed Due to Winter Stormhttps://t.co/Qtx54HmPwz#BigBlueRising pic.twitter.com/SK786cIyQ5
— Tennessee State Football (@TennStateFB) February 17, 2021