Thrilled to launch our "Cougar Scholars" series.
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) March 2, 2021
First up, women's basketball senior Leilani Moncrease opens up on her pursuit of genetic counseling.
✍️ https://t.co/BUyMqWZ5rM #OurChampionshipEra pic.twitter.com/NppVjES3vr
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Chicago State Cougar Scholars: Leilani Moncrease
Vernon Jordan, who rose to prominence as a civil rights activist with close connections in all corners of US politics, has died
Vernon Jordan, who rose to prominence as a civil rights activist with close connections in all corners of US politics, has died at 85https://t.co/yNRf2buLSK
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) March 2, 2021
My last meeting with the Great Vernon Jordan in his DC office to get advice and counsel on a difficult issue facing UNCF. He was always there for @UNCF, for #HBCUs & Black college students. He loved to reminisce abt Benjamin Mays, Albert Dent & great HBCU presidents he knew. pic.twitter.com/obUlJ1mxFq
— Dr. Michael Lomax (@DrMichaelLomax) March 2, 2021
Vernon Jordan, civil rights giant and former Clinton adviser, dead at 85 https://t.co/AbWl1rz2A5
— AJC (@ajc) March 2, 2021
New Morehouse College Program Encourages Black Men To Complete Unfinished Degrees
Systemic racism plagues our higher-education institutions, leading many Black men to drop out. Black men are less likely to get job opportunities without a college degree so @Morehouse launched a reduced-tuition program to help! https://t.co/QELjkRVjMa
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) March 2, 2021
GO XULA!!! The Academics and Athletics Powerhouse of the South!! A year to remember!
First back to back Tournament Championship since 81-82! What more can I say.. Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, First and Second team All Conference, First Team All Defense, MVP of Tournament, and Tournament Champs! A year to remember! #teamgold https://t.co/VMyGAoAA0p
— Coach Alfred “AJ” Williams (@CoachAJWMS) March 1, 2021
Thanks to @kentrahan for spreading the good word about #XULA men's and women's basketball. Check out his interviews with coaches Bo Browder, left, and Alfred Williams during the 6 o'clock hour.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAMBB #NAIAWBB https://t.co/hPzPiswQmh pic.twitter.com/xjhwxUwzr9
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 2, 2021
Gold Rush win second straight GCAC men’s basketball tourney title https://t.co/uxdNbGUoYa @xulagold @XULA1925 @CCSdaily
— Ken Trahan (@kentrahan) March 1, 2021
Women’s Basketball: Xavier wins 16th GCAC Tournament title in overtime https://t.co/QdESEbZIKB @xulagold @XULA1925 @CCSdaily
— Ken Trahan (@kentrahan) March 1, 2021
Also winning a championship Nov. 4: #XULA women's cross country. It was the 14th consecutive time our women won that #GCAC title.
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 1, 2021
That's 4 four end-of-season titles for #TeamGold in 2020-21 — 104 team championships at the conference/group/region level in 20 years!#HailAllHailXU https://t.co/pw32c1iXtr pic.twitter.com/whiXTOzvnK
Here they are. @xula_cheer. 2nd-year varsity program. Champions. Automatically qualified for @NAIA nationals.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAcheer
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) February 20, 2021
@BlackCollegeExp @MyBCSN1 @HBCUGameday @theyard @xula1925 @XULAStuAffairs @boxtorow pic.twitter.com/8l2AKg3uzQ
XULA is No. 3 nationally for the 17th consecutive time
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) February 18, 2021
story: https://t.co/1z7ihk9JGN#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIATennis pic.twitter.com/7QrRiAu4co
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
Y’all have to support @xulagold’s softball team! They’re making history as the FIRST, EVER softball team at @XULA1925! Amazing, right?! Thanks so much for having me today and congratulations!!! 💛💛💛💛 @wdsu pic.twitter.com/ysRYncWT1n
— Christina Watkins (@CWatkinsWDSU) February 27, 2021
Xavier University of Louisiana is aware that its new baseball program won't send many players to the majors. But that's not the point. “It’s about giving young men and women opportunity.” https://t.co/2vv5Bln9Vb
— NYT Sports (@NYTSports) February 24, 2021
As we celebrate our Legacy of Excellence for #BlackHistoryMonth, here’s the next video entry which honors our own, Dr. Norman C. Francis!
— Xavier Univ. of LA (@XULA1925) February 19, 2021
Be on the look out for the next installment! You can view more of the XULA Story here: https://t.co/LOIFWobdvt #XULA #XULABHM pic.twitter.com/EJz3P86Ofk
The cornerstone’: How DeJuan Clayton helped Coppin State men’s basketball build a champion
‘The cornerstone’: How DeJuan Clayton helped Coppin State men’s basketball build a champion https://t.co/KXDPDA4BdN
— Baltimore Sun Sports (@BaltSunSports) March 2, 2021
Juanderful!
— Maryland Basketball 🐢 (@TerrapinHoops) March 2, 2021
Congrats to Juan Dixon and Coppin State on winning the MEAC Northern Division Championship! pic.twitter.com/sfc3Yk4ET5
People will always show you their hand. You have a CHOICE to let them stay or leave. It’s that simple! (Video)
🚨People will always show you their hand. You have a CHOICE to let them stay or leave. It’s that simple! You have a right and need no permission, to live a Life surrounded by those with Pure intentions. You always have a CHOICE! #LeftFootRightFoot👣 #CreateYourOwnNarrative✨ pic.twitter.com/Ir2az2VrgI
— Jessica Kern Huff (@Coach_JKHuff) March 2, 2021
Stacey Abrams calls GOP efforts to restrict voting ‘new Jim Crow era laws’ (Video)
Stacey Abrams says that new efforts by the GOP to restrict voting "actually take us to what looks like post-Reconstruction Jim Crow era laws."https://t.co/RQOpJ02TaB
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 2, 2021
Delaware State Hornets crack Top 10 in national HBCU Grid Polls
HORNETS CRACK TOP 10 IN NATIONAL HBCU GRID POLLS https://t.co/wHW6ULFHgv
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) March 2, 2021
Chambers Climbs To Seventh On Program’s Assist Leaderboard
Chambers Climbs To Seventh On Program’s Assist Leaderboard https://t.co/VeKltrTLWu
— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) March 2, 2021
Panthers grind out victory over Hornets
MBB: @PVAMU_MBB grinds out victory over Hornets https://t.co/XoUwiMAbyl
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) March 2, 2021
Harper’s 20 points Leads Three In Double-Figures as Alabama A&M Races Past Texas Southern 64-36
Harper’s 20 points Leads Three In Double-Figures as Alabama A&M Races Past Texas Southern 64-36 [VIDEO] https://t.co/IY0Iqyc1eW
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) March 2, 2021
Jackson State defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff in an overtime thriller❗
Jackson State defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff in an overtime thriller❗
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) March 2, 2021
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/tLsNJydhpt#BleedTheeBlue x #ProtectTheeBlock x #JSU_RYS21
Tigers Once Again Start Out Fast, Sets The Tone In Road Win At Alabama A&M
@TSUmenshoops Once Again Starts Out Fast, Sets The Tone In Road Win At Alabama A&M https://t.co/AgdnZ8aVkW
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) March 2, 2021
Fobbs: 'Not about the sideshow' as Grambling prepares to host Jackson State (Video)
We finally get a chance to see @GSU_TIGERS football in action Saturday! Their matchup with @DeionSanders and @jacksonstatefb will certainly make headlines, but @DBrownKTBS says the G-Men are staying focused.
— Alex Anderson (@AAnderson_KTBS) March 2, 2021
Full story: https://t.co/crUXbxfh2Y pic.twitter.com/qLe7c2YjGG
Pearson dominates as PVAMU tops arch-rival TSU
VB: Pearson dominates as @pvamuvolleyb tops arch-rival TSU https://t.co/ZK94HzemvE
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) March 2, 2021
She did it!! @Dariauna1 took over the #1 spot in the @ncaawbb Rebounds Per Game Leaders!! Currently #1 in @theswac Rebounds Per Game also!
She did it‼️ @Dariauna1 took over the #1 spot in the @ncaawbb Rebounds Per Game Leaders‼️ Currently #1 in @theswac Rebounds Per Game also! #nobarkALLBITE #Time2Bite #Magnificent7 #aamu_rys21 pic.twitter.com/jDeFWpgBo4
— AAMU LADY BULLDOGS (@aamuwbb) March 2, 2021
Play Ball!!! DSU Hornets open 2021 baseball season at La Salle
PLAY BALL!!! HORNETS OPEN 2021 BASEBALL SEASON AT LA SALLE https://t.co/rlnIEuSjQ0
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) March 2, 2021
Alabama A&M Football Game At Mississippi Valley State Postponed Due to COVID-19 Protocols
Alabama A&M Football Game At Mississippi Valley State Postponed Due to COVID-19 Protocols https://t.co/w5b0DMDEBo
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) March 2, 2021
SWAC Men's Basketball Scores: Mar. 1 presented by @Cricketnation
SWAC Men's Basketball Scores: Mar. 1 presented by @Cricketnation #SWACMBBhttps://t.co/HsdhI53HB9
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) March 2, 2021
Lincoln Tees Off 2021 at the Natural State Classic
RECAP: Lincoln Tees Off 2021 at the Natural State Classic - https://t.co/1zv89ci5vA#miaamg
— Lincoln (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) March 2, 2021
Yellow Jackets knocked out in first round by West Virginia Wesleyan, 100-84.
WBB: Yellow Jackets knocked out in first round by West Virginia Wesleyan, 100-84. https://t.co/VfgO09g6Bz
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) March 2, 2021
Devils Start a New Month with a Victory
Devils Start a New Month with a Victory https://t.co/rMdwJs7fp8
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) March 2, 2021
Hampton Pirates drop quarterfinal matchup at Radford
PIRATES DROP QUARTERFINAL MATCHUP AT RADFORD #RespectTheH #BigSouthMade https://t.co/EZhIjOpTue
— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) March 2, 2021
Congratulations to senior @JUSSTICEEEE_ on joining the 1,000 point club here at Grambling State University!
Thank you ❤️💪🏽 https://t.co/qLZ2BYyrg0
— Jus💓 (@JUSSTICEEEE_) March 2, 2021
So proud of Justice @JUSSTICEEEE_ we had to come through with another graphic! #SeniorYear 1000 point club!! pic.twitter.com/weftULCcql
— GSU Women's Basketball (@GSU_WBK) March 2, 2021
Volleyball Drops Emotional Contest As Late Rally Falls Short To SWAC Rival
Volleyball Drops Emotional Contest As Late Rally Falls Short To SWAC Rival https://t.co/eMd47SAK6f
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) March 2, 2021