📰 RECAP: The Spartans crossed home plate plenty of times on Thursday in a @MEACSports Tournament win over A&T 💪@nsusoftball moves on to face Morgan State Friday at noon
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) May 13, 2021
Read more about Thursday's huge day ⤵️https://t.co/gcm8kJG7WH pic.twitter.com/U0wfxu9a16
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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Spartan Offense Explodes in 17-3 Win over A&T
Dillard's Men Track & Field Program Competes in Carey Last Chance Meet this Weekend
Meet Preview: @BleuDevilCCTF travels to Hattiesburg, Miss. to compete in the Carey Last Chance Meet This Friday #MyDU #GeauxBleu
— Dillard Athletics (@GeauxDU) May 13, 2021
- https://t.co/fXNwpOO5tj pic.twitter.com/JNWa9kwqWd
Dillard's Women Track & Field Program Has Five Squads Ranked Among The Top 55 Nationally
🚨@BleuDevilCCTF women's program has five teams ranked among the top 50 in the @USTFCCCA #EventSquad rankings #MyDU #GeauxBleu - https://t.co/QraLdl5rKd pic.twitter.com/Z8K6iB1iMn
— Dillard Athletics (@GeauxDU) May 13, 2021
Smith Welcomes Eight Newcomers To Lady Bulldog Basketball Program
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!#wearesctate pic.twitter.com/WxuDxsKOLs
— SC State Athletics (@SCStateAthletic) May 13, 2021
Smith Welcomes Eight Newcomers To Lady Bulldog Basketball Program https://t.co/rAapnW4MdZ
— SC State Athletics (@SCStateAthletic) May 13, 2021
CDC says fully vaccinated Americans no longer need masks indoors or outdoors in most cases
UPDATE: If you are fully vaccinated against #COVID19, you can resume activities without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal or territorial laws, incl. local business and workplace guidance. More: https://t.co/FJMon7WlFO
— CDC (@CDCgov) May 13, 2021
CDC says fully vaccinated Americans no longer need masks indoors or outdoors in most cases, paving way for society’s full reopening https://t.co/XvoOwlQiTd
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 13, 2021
Delaware State University to cancel 730K in student debt
A Delaware university has announced plans to cancel more than $700,000 in student debt for recent graduates who struggled financially during the coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/jjkwhVlxqd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 13, 2021
IT’S TIME FOR A RACIAL RECKONING IN COLLEGE SPORTS: KNIGHT COMMISSION RELEASES PLAN TO CREATE RACIAL EQUITY FOR BLACK COLLEGE ATHLETES
Today, we announce our official recommendations to address systemic policies & practices that create barriers to the success of Black college athletes & opportunities for Black athletic leadership. Read the full report here: https://t.co/OBXNBHPghv #collegesports #racialequity pic.twitter.com/rlqpBS2NgC
— Knight Commission (@KnightAthletics) May 12, 2021
Contra Costa College Grad, Now a Pitcher In Atlanta's Clark Atlanta University, Sees Two BaseAball Seasons Cut Short By Pandemic
Contra Costa College Grad, Now a Pitcher In Atlanta, Sees Two Baseball Seasons Cut Short By Pandemic https://t.co/5pJMcYtWbK
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 13, 2021
Wiley Wildcats Ink Louisiana State Champion Levier
Our men's track and field team is pleased to announce the signing of Joseph Levier III from Opelousas, Louisiana. Welcome to #WCNation! #ClawsOut #OntheHunt #FortheW #Classof2021https://t.co/9Wtz8Jg5A8 pic.twitter.com/KnkcfjpavY
— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) May 13, 2021
Division I MEAC interest in VSU? Trojans 'committed' to DII and CIAA, according to AD
Division I MEAC interest in VSU? Trojans 'committed' to DII and CIAA, according to AD https://t.co/R5UnXpZj6y via @RTDSports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 13, 2021
A&T Softball Seeks First MEAC Title In Final MEAC Tournament
Softball Seeks First MEAC Title In Final MEAC Tournament https://t.co/flgLCL3T4Z
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 13, 2021
Three Harrison Central alumni playing for Alcorn State in SWAC softball tournament
Three Harrison Central alumni playing for Alcorn State in SWAC softball tournament https://t.co/f3PRwBe52x
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 13, 2021
Deion Sanders headlines annual Leaders and Legends dinner
Deion Sanders headlines annual Leaders and Legends dinner https://t.co/kmnnmiN7XZ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 13, 2021
FAMU Baseball Seeks No. 1 Seed in MEAC Southern Division in Regular Season Finale at NCCU
FAMU Baseball Seeks No. 1 Seed in MEAC Southern Division in Regular Season Finale at NCCU@FAMU_Baseball #FAMU | #FAMULY | #FangsUp | #BuildingChampions🐍⚾️🔥💨 https://t.co/zjfaZxMx4n
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) May 13, 2021
CSU Athletics Recognize 2021 Spring Graduates
CSU Athletics Recognize 2021 Spring Graduates https://t.co/vZodz6rCJS
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) May 13, 2021
Elias Beltre makes history as the first Lincoln baseball player to earn first team all-conference during the Lions' D2 era
Elias Beltre makes history as the first Lincoln baseball player to earn first team all-conference during the Lions' D2 era #LUPr1de #ProtectThePr1de pic.twitter.com/qfNCyMT24L
— Lincoln University Lions Athletics (@LUL1onsAthletic) May 13, 2021
Howard University Announces Four U.S. Fulbright 2021-2022 Honorees
Howard University is proud to announce that four students have received esteemed Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards and other research grants for the 2021–2022 academic year. Read more about this honor here: https://t.co/reHpJupsso pic.twitter.com/MSp0Yomrmj
— Howard University (@HowardU) May 13, 2021
Edward Waters: 53 Student-Athletes Participate In 2021 Commencement Ceremony
Edward Waters: 53 Student-Athletes Participate In 2021 Commencement Ceremony
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWCAthletics) May 13, 2021
- https://t.co/rItOiSY007 pic.twitter.com/j9e6AIybAq
Sign up for the @MEACSports Golf Classic before June 1 and take advantage of the Early Bird Special!
Sign up for the @MEACSports Golf Classic before June 1 and take advantage of the Early Bird Special! $100 off foursomes, $40 off individuals -- but ONLY if you sign up before June 1! #IBackTheMEACAt50 #IBackTheMEAC pic.twitter.com/UTnwi0BtdW
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) May 13, 2021
EWC Men's Volleyball Signs Sixteen For Inaugural Class
Men's Volleyball: Men's Volleyball Signs Sixteen For Inaugural Class
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWCAthletics) May 13, 2021
- https://t.co/C9V1s2dCq9 pic.twitter.com/i8z9sW0Dvj
PVAMU Alum DB Reginald Stubblefield Ends Journey at Kansas State
Kansas State Wildcats land defensive back transfer from FCS football program https://t.co/mMCqXpsejb
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 13, 2021
- “It’s a marathon not a sprint, when you mention the goals I’m chasing.”To the first university that ever sent me a letter I thank you. It’s funny how God brings us all back together.
— R. Stubblefield (@24reginalds) May 12, 2021
Kansas State University I’m Committed ! #EMAW #TrustInTheLord #EASTSIDEBABY #PRAIRIEVIEWBABY pic.twitter.com/8uXNthDSEl
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Lady Tigers' season ends with 8-2 loss to Alcorn in SWAC softball elimination game
Lady Tigers' season ends with 8-2 loss to Alcorn in SWAC softball elimination game#GramFam #softball #theswac #hbcu #LadyTigers https://t.co/dlRxH5KYxL
— GSU_Tigers (@GSU_TIGERS) May 13, 2021
From Hollywood to sports, U.S. spotlight shines brightly on JSU
#AllEyezOnTHEE - From Hollywood to sports, U.S. spotlight shines brightly on Jackson State University https://t.co/A8QcoiB7Cw pic.twitter.com/TN4aMiQeDx
— Jackson State U. (@JacksonStateU) May 13, 2021
Softball's late rally falls short versus Southern - Prairie View A&M University
SB: @pvamusoftball's late rally falls short versus Southern during 2021 #SWACSB Tournament https://t.co/kNnU3KlrwW
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) May 13, 2021
Podcast Ad Revenue Expected to Hit $1 Billion This Year
The U.S. podcast industry is projected to hit $1 billion in ad sales for the first time ever this year https://t.co/tcGTDaDs7Y
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) May 12, 2021