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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Professor Dr. Jason Johnson, Morgan State University/MSNBC: There’s no reason #DaunteWright should have been shot “accidentally.”

There’s no reason #DaunteWright should have been shot “accidentally.” People are tired of excuses from government and law enforcement, and have legitimate reasons not to trust them. We're beyond discussions, thoughts and prayers. We need to talk about real solutions. pic.twitter.com/DpgqzC9sOp
— Dr. Jason Johnson (@DrJasonJohnson) April 13, 2021

Our hearts are heavy over yet another shooting of a Black man, Daunte Wright, at the hands of police. It’s important to conduct a full and transparent investigation, but this is also a reminder of just how badly we need to reimagine policing and public safety in this country. pic.twitter.com/sgcbRjlApr
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 13, 2021

FCS Playoff Committee Members - HERO Sports News

FCS Playoff Committee Members - HERO Sports News https://t.co/uUmQH9qnLw
— FCS Football News (@FCS_Football) April 13, 2021

Finnegan named to Big South Spring Soccer All-Academic Team for third straight year

FINNEGAN NAMED TO BIG SOUTH SPRING SOCCER ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR #RespectTheH #BigSouthMade https://t.co/HZHo8gepUH
— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) April 13, 2021

College notebook: NCAA on verge of major changes in transfer rules

The Division I Council is expected to vote on a proposal to grant all college athletes the ability to transfer one time as undergraduates without sitting out for a season.

College notebook: NCAA on verge of major changes in transfer rules https://t.co/xck74taKKy
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 13, 2021

Ravens 2021 NFL Draft Profile: IOL David Moore

Ravens 2021 NFL Draft Profile: IOL David Moore https://t.co/eLkgUa7qNr via @BMoreBeatdown
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 13, 2021

George's New Job Another Way to Honor McNair

George's New Job Another Way to Honor McNair https://t.co/3h3vi4DjiG via @BoclairSports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 13, 2021

2021 NCAA DII Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Rating Index – Week 3, Lincoln (Mo.) Blue Tigers ranked No. 17

Here are the top-5 teams in Week 3 of the @NCAADII Men's Outdoor Track & Field National Rating Index! #MakeItYours

1. @GVSUXCTF
2. @angeloathletics
3. @WTAMUTrackXC
4. @GorillasTrack
5. @AUTrackField

👇 SEE THE REST 👇

📄 https://t.co/8Hg753HHVA pic.twitter.com/Nl4mMSKjZh
— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) April 13, 2021

How Eddie George went from turning down the Tennessee State football coaching job to embracing it

How Eddie George went from turning down the Tennessee State football coaching job to embracing it https://t.co/JPOKtnMrgW via @tennessean @TennStateFB @Titans #Titans #BigBlueRising
— Mike Organ (@MikeOrganWriter) April 13, 2021

Four HBCU medical schools receive $6M in vaccine effort

Four HBCU medical schools receive $6M in vaccine effort https://t.co/5Be9oteMYl via @universitybiz
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 13, 2021

Winston-Salem State Rams cancels rest of spring football practices in response to COVID-19 concerns

Ram Fans, here is an update on WSSU Football: pic.twitter.com/MtjpKZzLYP
— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) April 13, 2021

Mac McCain III - Inside Cornerback North Carolina A&T Aggies Scouting Report

Mac McCain III - Inside Cornerback North Carolina A&T Aggies Scouting Report https://t.co/AWAYN3APra
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 13, 2021

Spring Magic City Classic isn’t ‘classic’, but still benefits schools; is it one of last at Legion Field?

Spring Magic City Classic isn’t ‘classic’, but still benefits schools; is it one of last at Legion Field? https://t.co/9rOINY9AHM
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 13, 2021

Eddie George announced as TSU head football coach

Eddie George announced as TSU head football coach https://t.co/Rz9KUG9M3a
— Tennessean (@Tennessean) April 13, 2021

Valdosta High School football receives postseason ban, other penalties from GHSA

Updated with letter from GHSA to Valdosta City Schools. The fine is $7500 -- $5000 for recruiting violations, plus an additional $2,500 for "lack of institutional control."

If you want to see the letter, you can click on our link here.https://t.co/E5Koig96pS
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) April 13, 2021

Southern Tennis earns fifth seed, will face Prairie View A&M in opening round Friday morning

Southern Tennis earns fifth seed, will face Prairie View A&M in opening round Friday morning https://t.co/5PqbZ9tOUB
— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) April 13, 2021

FCS Football Rankings - FCS Coaches Poll |

FCS Football Rankings - FCS Coaches Poll | https://t.co/0LAlI2O1Tk https://t.co/eKSEmKgmRF
— FCS Football News (@FCS_Football) April 13, 2021

SWAC Announces Men’s Tennis Tournament Seedings

SWAC Announces Men’s Tennis Tournament Seedings https://t.co/UVCxjQ8GgK
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) April 13, 2021

Why Deion Sanders encouraged Eddie George to become Tennessee State’s new coach

“Eddie George is a winner. Eddie George is a great dude. Eddie George is great for HBCUs and it’s not going to stop there. Trust me, it’s not going to stop there."

Why @DeionSanders encouraged Eddie George to become Tennessee State’s new coach.https://t.co/SSghoVprYK
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) April 13, 2021

Students, start your engines: Virginia State University drops green flag on eNASCAR partnership with Richmond Raceway

Students, start your engines: VSU drops green flag on eNASCAR partnership with Richmond Raceway https://t.co/QIfVbTnbfL via @ProgressIndex
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 13, 2021

@RichmondRaceway and Virginia State University announce a pilot program to evolve the track’s current eSports team & offer new opportunities to HBCU students interested in careers in sports management.

View Coca-Cola iRacing virtual stream tonight at 9pm: https://t.co/UtmGKMuJ0J pic.twitter.com/Z3gtK9xWIr
— VirginiaStateUniversity (@VSU_1882) April 13, 2021

The Capitol attack was the most documented crime in history. Will that ensure justice?

1,600 electronic devices. 15,000 hours of footage. 270,000 tips that include videos, photos and social media posts, from citizens across the country to the FBI.

The Capitol attack was the most documented crime in history. Will that ensure justice? https://t.co/BO6XvJalSx
— TIME (@TIME) April 13, 2021

Tigers Complete Day One of Big Blue Intercollegiate

Tigers Complete Day One of Big Blue Intercollegiate https://t.co/mPJJ9XDnsy
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 13, 2021

Tennessee State University Names Former All Pro Tennessee Titan and Heisman Trophy Winner Eddie George Head Football Coach

Tennessee State University Names Former All Pro Tennessee Titan and Heisman Trophy Winner Eddie George Head Football Coach https://t.co/HciLLq5RJA
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 13, 2021

TSU welcomes former All Pro TN Titan and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George as head football coach (Video Press Conf.)

TSU welcomes former All Pro TN Titan and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George as head football coach. Go Big Blue! #continuingthelegacy pic.twitter.com/KKo32MwY0m
— Tennessee State University (@TSUedu) April 13, 2021

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Stephen Curry and Lee Elder join forces to inspire more Black golfers

Lee Elder and @StephenCurry30 are focused on the future of golf.

The NBA star and golf legend want to grow the game among African Americans.

via @MarcJSpears https://t.co/Vl0ToPVL1S
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) April 13, 2021

There’s nothing like experiencing the power of a Bayou Classic football game.

There’s nothing like experiencing the power of a Bayou Classic football game. We are only 4 days away, and tickets are still available on https://t.co/MqJzTqyR2w! All tix must be purchased in advance - no onsite sales. https://t.co/RpEhyoOXno
— 47th Annual Bayou Classic (@BayouClassic74) April 13, 2021