Opponent Preview: North Carolina A&T https://t.co/GOHd7nDvx0 via @BackingThePack
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2021
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
N.C. State Opponent Preview: North Carolina A&T
Robinson Named MEAC Field Athlete of the Week
Robinson Named MEAC Field Athlete of the Week https://t.co/wNsdnO7TWd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2021
S.C. State tennis players get MEAC honors
S.C. State tennis players get MEAC honors https://t.co/kJEa1jRXzM
— The T&D (@TheTandD) April 14, 2021
Ahead of Bayou Classic, Southern's Dawson Odums 'excited our players got a chance' to play
Ahead of Bayou Classic, Southern's Dawson Odums 'excited our players got a chance' to play https://t.co/dAubp5JZQo via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2021
ASU has to contain AAMU’s Aqeel Glass in Magic City Classic
ASU has to contain AAMU’s Aqeel Glass in Magic City Classic https://t.co/30vtd3v0tA via @The Birmingham Times
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2021
SWAC Football: Preview, prediction and live stream for Bayou Classic
The Bayou Classic: Preview and Prediction (via @pastorddp) https://t.co/r2i3UQptsC
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2021
ASU Golf: Alabama State set to play in WIGF Championship this week in preparation for conference tournament
ASU Golf: Alabama State set to play in WIGF Championship this week in preparation for conference tournament https://t.co/y6obMcSTwp
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2021
‘So excited.’ College football teams are back after missing 16 months due to pandemic.
‘So excited.’ College football teams are back after missing 16 months due to pandemic. https://t.co/mSHu1PMYYW
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2021
Southern and Grambling get ready for abnormal Bayou Classic
Southern and Grambling get ready for abnormal Bayou Classic https://t.co/M17K9QlKrQ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2021
Texas Southern University Athletics will partner with Cricket Wireless
Texas Southern University Athletics will partner with Cricket Wireless https://t.co/nkPRdh3WwV via @NGSCSports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2021
Deion Sanders and Eddie George May Have Started The NFL Legend Pipeline To Coach HBCU Football
Deion Sanders and Eddie George May Have Started The NFL Legend Pipeline To Coach HBCU Football https://t.co/CCU2d3FxHw via @The Shadow League
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2021
George: TSU is going to win, return to prominence
George: TSU is going to win, return to prominence https://t.co/12oHjcrNLd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2021
3-Star 6'-7" small forward out of Chattanooga, Drew Williams (@d1oading) is on his way to #RoarCity!
Nashville y’all ready??? pic.twitter.com/tiZqCxEiPh
— Drew Williams (@d1oading) January 22, 2021
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ small forward out of Chattanooga, Drew Williams (@d1oading) is on his way to #RoarCity! pic.twitter.com/c57ICfC9Rv
— TSU Men's Basketball (@TSUTigersMBB) April 14, 2021
Fortuno, Ruiz Capture MEAC Weekly Honors
📰 NEWS: The @nsu_tennis women picked up 2️⃣ more @MEACSports weekly awards on Wednesday!
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) April 14, 2021
Story 🔗 https://t.co/zO0DJS4o6E pic.twitter.com/0Vpa3vblLp
Help us congratulate Bluefield State new Head Golf Coach, David Woodrum, for both the men’s and women’s team
Help us congratulate our new Head Golf Coach, David Woodrum, for both the men’s and women’s team. ⛳️ #RiseAbove #GOBIGBLUE pic.twitter.com/ZRjrF1g0o6
— BSC Athletics (@bstatesports) April 14, 2021
OU baseball: Sooners shut out Texas Southern, 6-0, in 1st game of double-header
OU baseball: Sooners shut out Texas Southern, 6-0, in 1st game of double-header https://t.co/sMdVBFYlZ8 via @OUDaily
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2021
Ex-Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson expected to be Tennessee State offensive coordinator
Ex-Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson expected to be Tennessee State offensive coordinator https://t.co/DzvplUtwmm via @tennessean @TSU_Tigers @TennStateFB @Browns #BigBlueRising
— Mike Organ (@MikeOrganWriter) April 14, 2021
Former Bengals offensive coordinator Jackson to take same role at Tennessee State https://t.co/inBTjnh89e
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2021
They are Back! History Made! MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE Announces Accreditation Candidacy After Nearly Twenty Years!
ATLANTA (April 13, 2021) — Morris Brown College (MBC) is proud to announce it has received accreditation candidacy by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), a Virginia-based accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This monumental achievement came after nearly 20 years of effort – marking a historical milestone for the 140-year-old college.
Morris Brown College earning accreditation candidacy is a major achievement demonstrating that it can meet quality standards and is engaged in continuous improvement. Candidacy indicates that the institution is in compliance with the standards and criteria, has been evaluated by an on-site peer team, and in the professional judgment of the evaluation team and the Accreditation Commission, the institution provides sound instruction and student services. As of July 1, 2020, the United States Department of Education holds all accrediting agencies to the same standards, and it no longer holds a distinction between regional and national accrediting agencies. In 2002, Morris Brown’s accreditation was revoked due to debt and financial mismanagement, which barred students from applying for Federal Financial Aid. In obtaining accreditation candidacy, Morris Brown is now eligible to apply to the U.S Department of Education to participate in financial aid programs and Title IV funding.
Founded by formerly enslaved religious leaders at Big Bethel AME Church in 1881, MBC is the first college in Georgia to be owned and operated by African Americans. The iconic Fountain Hall and the current Morris Brown campus are where Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois wrote “The Souls of Black Folk” in 1903. Notable alumni include Alberta Williams King, mother of Martin Luther King, Jr., and James Alan McPherson, the first Black writer to win a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Bishop of the 6th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church said, “We’ve made tremendous progress within the past two years under Dr. Kevin James’ leadership. The funds raised at Homecoming 2020 and Founder’s Day 2021 marked the largest Homecoming and Founder’s Day fundraising events respectively in the past 20 years. Overall, giving is up and the momentum under this administration is like none we have seen in recent history. The revitalization of the institution’s academic programs and student services, including new programs such as Global Management & Applied Leadership, E-Sports Performance, and Hospitality Management, will place the next generation of students as global competitors.”
The accreditation candidacy comes on the heels of a rewarding partnership between the college and CGI Merchant Group, LLC, a minority-owned global investment management firm with a focus on real estate and private equity. It will make a $30 million investment in the historic college to convert existing facilities into a 150-key upscale Hilton hotel and hospitality management training complex. Construction of the 90,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility is expected to begin the latter part of 2021.
“We are elated about accreditation candidacy and making history. I want to thank all the faculty and staff for their hard work. We intend on making history as the first HBCU to regain its status after a twenty-year hiatus and the first HBCU to have a flagged hotel on its campus for a hospitality education program. These achievements have sparked other closed HBCU’s to try again. Without the resilience, support, and prayers from the Board of Trustees, African Methodist Episcopal church, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community, we would not be here. We have so many amazing projects coming up in the pipeline that will prepare our students for academic success and jobs. We ask the community to continue to support our mission by donating to the college. Additionally, we are seeking a seven-figure gift from an individual or corporation to move the institution forward. It is a new day for Morris Brown College!” said President Kevin James. #RestoreMorrisBrown #ReThinkMorrisBrown #TheHardReset.
To learn more about Morris Brown College and the accreditation process, visit morrisbrown.edu.
ABOUT MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE:
Morris Brown College was founded in 1881 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It is a private, coeducational liberal arts college engaged in teaching and public service with a special focus on leadership, management, entrepreneurship, and technology. The institution is the only college in Georgia founded solely by African American patronage.
Morris Brown College | 643 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30314
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Maynor’s message to Deion Sanders: ‘Go recruit more 5-stars’ (AAMU Athletics Video)
Playfulness aside, Coach here has the right mentality. Lunchpail. Let's go!
— FootballScoop Staff (@FootballScoop) April 14, 2021
Maynor’s message to Deion Sanders: ‘Go recruit more 5-stars’ https://t.co/HiTVnqrgep
A word of advice if you want to see Deion Sanders, Eddie George in Southern Heritage Classic | Giannotto
A word of advice if you want to see Deion Sanders, Eddie George in Southern Heritage Classic | Giannotto https://t.co/o6s94v0lZl
— CL Sports (@CLSports) April 14, 2021
TSU Athletics Launches New Fundraiser Website
Have you visited our new website yet!? Become a member of the Big Blue Athletics family today! https://t.co/bOyamr4a5g #RoarCity #InvestInTigerPride pic.twitter.com/bEsRncyLeF
— Tennessee State Athletic Fund (@TSUAthleticFund) April 14, 2021
TSU Athletics Launches New Fundraiser Site ➡️ https://t.co/ofqnSckcTD@TSUAthleticFund #RoarCity pic.twitter.com/ymSY0bTqNx
— TSU Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) April 13, 2021
Young Named MEAC Player of the Week
🐻🥎 Jalian Young was named @MEACSports Player of the Week 💪👏 presented by @CocaCola. Read🆙👉https://t.co/mHxgLFrwFA#MorganState #TheMorganWay #TeamUA #Baltimore #CharmCity @UnderArmour @MEACSports @MorganStateSB #GoBears🔶🔷
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) April 14, 2021
JSU Softball Pushes Back Double-Header With ULM to Tomorrow, A&M Series to Start Saturday.
Softball Pushes Back Double-Header With ULM to Tomorrow, A&M Series to Start Saturday.
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) April 14, 2021
📖 | https://t.co/GSsF9jfyrV#BleedTheeBlue x #ProtectTheeBlock
Donald Hill-Eley & Connell Maynor preview the Magic City Classic together
Connell Maynor & Donald Hill-Eley, the coaches for Alabama A&M and Alabama State, joined @3ManFront to preview the Magic City Classic, explain their friendly rivalry, and how focused their players are heading into the game.https://t.co/BfmxDdFxMK
— WJOX 94.5 FM (@WJOX945) April 14, 2021
Living proof homie... if you can ball, they will call!!
Living proof homie... if you can ball, they will call!! #DontFallForTheBananaInTheTailPipe https://t.co/jy7nHMnS1m pic.twitter.com/xeIHmh0Wsy
— Quinn Gray Sr. (@CoachQGray) April 13, 2021