On our first Juneteenth Federal holiday, we honor our HBCUs that were educating us prior to Emancipation and continue the legacy

HBCUs Founded Before Jan. 1, 1863

• 1837 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (Cheyney, PA)
• 1854 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (Lincoln University, PA)
• 1856 Wilberforce University (Wilberforce, OH)
• 1857 Harris-Stowe State University (St. Louis, MO)
• 1862 LeMoyne-Owen College (Memphis, TN)

Juneteenth has taken on a symbolic national reverence as the day news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached Texas, but, in reality, the Emancipation Proclamation didn’t end slavery, and neither did the Civil War.

Here are 3 myths about its history. pic.twitter.com/1Ihe6fJgcd

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 19, 2021

A reminder that Cheyney will host Caroline Randall Williams and the winners of the inaugural “I Matter” Poetry competition on campus on June 19th. You will not want to miss their performances and discussions! Get your tickets here: https://t.co/vuxvs0ilw3

— Cheyney University (@CheyneyUniv) June 15, 2021

Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth . . . reflect on the historic significance of Juneteenth and consider actions that you can take that will contribute to making our communities more diverse, equitable, and socially responsible.”

-Pres. Allen pic.twitter.com/sAm1xN6wBN

— Lincoln University (@LincolnUofPA) June 19, 2021

#juneteenth #wu1856 #thefirstthefuture pic.twitter.com/5TeHHnnSxb

— Wilberforce Univ. (@wilberforce_u) June 19, 2021

Happy Juneteenth Hornets 🐝

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) was declared a holiday by the City of St. Louis this past year. The first Juneteenth celebration took place in 1866, over 150 years ago. It was recognized as Juneteenth Independence Day by congress in 1997. pic.twitter.com/R0T39hRsic

— Harris-Stowe Univ (@HarrisStowe) June 19, 2021

Juneteenth is fast approaching! Mark your calendars for June 19, 2021 and join the Alumni Association and LOC community for this Juneteenth celebration. The event is FREE but all attendees MUST register. https://t.co/70xQzNimpz #Juneteenth2021 #LOCMagicians #HBCUMemphis pic.twitter.com/oOnNjlzzBU

— LeMoyne-Owen College (@LOC_Magicians) June 17, 2021

'Grandmother of Juneteenth' celebrates federal holiday -- but there is more work to do. Here's how you can help

Ms. Opal Lee has walked for miles — literally and figuratively — to bring attention to Juneteenth. On Thursday, Ms. Lee visited the White House to be a part of the President’s bill signing to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Watch as she remarks on her experiences here. https://t.co/7KJ2uhpOrl

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 19, 2021

Now that Juneteenth is a federal holiday, take a minute to learn about Opal Lee—the woman who did more than anyone to make it happen. Let’s follow her lead and try to leave our grandkids a better world than the one we came up in. https://t.co/r2NhXQxd60

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 19, 2021

. @DeionSanders hosted his inaugural football camp to provide future student-athletes an opportunity to showcase their talent in front of HBCU coaches and other college representatives.

God is Good. Thanks to all the college coaches, current & former @nfl players, Highschool kids, JC kids,parents,sponsors,support staff,security,food vendors,field crew and all whom contributed to our camps’ success yesterday evening! God bless u all! #CoachPrime pic.twitter.com/saoOER16z1

— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) June 19, 2021

.@DeionSanders hosted his inaugural football camp to provide future student-athletes an opportunity to showcase their talent in front of HBCU coaches and other college representatives.

Follow along on our Instagram Story as current and former NFL stars serve as camp coaches. pic.twitter.com/gZmcVvsNcC

— NFL (@NFL) June 19, 2021

With @JSUPrez at today’s camp! We are building on our tradition and blazing new trails 🐅 #IBelieve pic.twitter.com/vgyFq1rr8w

— Ashley Robinson (@JacksonStateAD) June 18, 2021

The story of honoring Negro League history and a search for buried treasure

The story of honoring Negro League history and a search for buried treasure. https://t.co/hm9suK3kcv pic.twitter.com/ibKGLzVvGu

— theScore (@theScore) June 19, 2021

WATCH: NCAT's CAMBREA STURGIS Wins Her Heat With 11.15 To Move To The Semifinals In The 100M At The #OlympicTrials

CAMBREA STURGIS Wins Her Heat With 11.15 To Move To The Semifinals In The 100M At The #OlympicTrials @NCATAGGIES #ThisIsHome #HBCU pic.twitter.com/fSR3S5wsOw

— HBCU Digital Network (@HBCUDigital) June 19, 2021

Trevor Stewart of @NCATAGGIES was the top qualifier in the First Round of the Men's 400 Meters in 44.75.

Trevor Stewart of @NCATAGGIES was the top qualifier in the First Round of the Men's 400 Meters in 44.75. That is the fastest First Round mark at the U.S. Olympic Trials since 2004. #TrackFieldTrials21

📷: @OttoHoriuchi (@GoTrackTownUSA) pic.twitter.com/gfK7k8B0oY

— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) June 19, 2021

#TrackFieldTrials21 m400: Nine collegians from 2021 qualify through to the next round.

Trevor Stewart
Elija Godwin
Noah Williams
Ryan Willie
Bryce Deadmon
Tyler Terry
Randolph Ross
Jacory Patterson
Tyler Johnson

— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) June 19, 2021

Aggies Trevor Stewart, Randolph Ross Jr., Kayla White and Cambrea Sturgis advance.at Trials

Four Aggies survived and advanced at the @usatf Olympic Trials on Friday. @NCATAGGIES Kayla White, @CambreaSturgis, @jun1or_77 and Trevor Stewart moved to the next round. https://t.co/3QukO2p7bO pic.twitter.com/PGJQLRub8w

— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) June 19, 2021

College Football Hall of Fame to debut new exhibit in honor of Juneteenth (Video)

College Football Hall of Fame to debut new exhibit in honor of Juneteenth https://t.co/ar6YAty3NA via @11AliveNews

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2021

Students Rising Above: San Francisco Scholar’s Story Attracts Attention From Dream College -- Morehouse College (Video)

Students Rising Above: San Francisco Scholar's Story Attracts Attention From Dream College https://t.co/fRrTkojtHM

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2021

SIAC will have football and basketball games on ESPN in 2021-22 seasons

SIAC will have football and basketball games on ESPN in 2021-22 seasons https://t.co/dXBs9UgaIv

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2021

N.C. A&T’s Cambrea Sturgis looking to make U.S. Olympic team in the 100, 200 meters

N.C. A&T's Cambrea Sturgis looking to make U.S. Olympic team in the 100, 200 meters https://t.co/7pv6zYQ0Lw

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2021

Former FAMU punter Greg Coleman says Hall of Fame inductees represent HBCUs ‘at their finest’

Former FAMU punter Greg Coleman says Hall of Fame inductees represent HBCUs 'at their finest' https://t.co/1ms3F1U03i

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2021

NSU Mourns the Loss of 2-Sport Star Leroy Jones

NSU Mourns the Loss of 2-Sport Star Leroy Jones https://t.co/jCzxwTh1vh

— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) June 18, 2021

NSU Softball Adds Hoeft to Coaching Staff

📰 NEWS: @nsusoftball officially welcomes Carrie Hoeft to the coaching staff after she served as a volunteer assistant in 2021

Read more about the program's newest addition ⤵️https://t.co/PiBXciUjFB

Welcome Coach Hoeft! pic.twitter.com/hlwN1nZd80

— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) June 18, 2021

NSU Alumni Culpepper, Stith to be Inducted into VIA Hall of Fame

NSU Alumni Culpepper, Stith to be Inducted into VIA Hall of Fame https://t.co/dZs2M8UPc8

— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) June 18, 2021

Alcorn State Baseball’s Tristin Garcia transfers to WKU

Alcorn State Baseball’s Tristin Garcia transfers to WKU https://t.co/hBlYMXBHR2

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2021

I am blessed and excited to announce that I will be transferring to Western Kentucky to further my academic and baseball career. I would like to thank my coaches and teammates at Alcorn State for these past years. That being said it’s time for change. #RollTops pic.twitter.com/DkqST77b4Q

— Tristin Garcia (@tristingarcia7) June 18, 2021

BIG BIG news! A partnership between A&T and Barnes & Noble College ( @BNcollege) will make textbooks for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years FREE for all undergrad NCAT students, ensuring equity and first-day preparedness.

BIG BIG news! A partnership between A&T and @BNcollege will make textbooks for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years FREE for all undergrad #NCAT students, ensuring equity and first-day preparedness. Read all the details https://t.co/8nVDyw0k9X pic.twitter.com/cWQOVgcnOR

— North Carolina A&T (@ncatsuaggies) June 17, 2021

2021 BCFHOF Classic - Tickets Now On Sale

National Battle of the Bands: A Salute to HBCU Marching Bands' air on June 19-20

There’s nothing like the precision, sound and vibe of a HBCU marching band, and you can witness it all and more in the film: "National Battle of the Bands: A Salute to HBCU Marching Bands” presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar. Visit https://t.co/VRRgGpqMZP for details on where to watch. pic.twitter.com/KTcVWtbtKf

— National Battle of the Bands (@NationalBOTB) June 18, 2021

Visit https://t.co/VRRgGpqMZP to find when you can catch the National Battle of the Bands: Salute to HBCU Marching Bands film airing in your city throughout the month of June in celebration of Black Music Month. #nbotb #hbcubands #salutetohbcumarchingbands #blackmusicmonth pic.twitter.com/A3U7YvylJu

— National Battle of the Bands (@NationalBOTB) June 12, 2021

WAFB to air ' National Battle of the Bands: A Salute to HBCU Marching Bands' on June 19 https://t.co/5KQPVrs59e via @theadvocatebr

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2021

How to watch gold medalists and NCAA champions at U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials

How to watch gold medalists and NCAA champions at U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials https://t.co/9Ptz7F1icY via @usatoday

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2021

U.S. Track and Field Trials 2021 schedule: Time, TV channel, live stream, how to watch Olympic qualifying https://t.co/Ya4VJc7ap7

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2021

Mike Brown prepares to make Olympic history with Nigerian national team

No African country has ever medaled in the Olympic Games in men's basketball or advanced past the preliminary stage.

Mike Brown is looking to change this with the Nigerian National team. https://t.co/ErvswUC9VS

— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) June 18, 2021

Writer/Poet Talaya Marie Wilkins @T_Wilkz via @espn's Pulse presents #Juneteenth

In 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved African Americans discovered they were free. #Juneteenth

(Spoken word artist: @T_Wilkz, via @espn's Pulse) pic.twitter.com/0F9nRjofiv

— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) June 18, 2021

Racecar driver chooses Oakwood University as first HBCU to support

Racecar driver chooses Oakwood University as first HBCU to support https://t.co/X3n6xnA7pB

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2021

Barbara Jordan, devoted women's basketball fan

A lawyer, politician, and eventual professor, Barbara Jordan was the first Black woman from the South to become a member of Congress. Politicians being sports fans is not uncommon, but Jordan’s love for women’s basketball had an impact.

Our latest feature:https://t.co/GGPZgRykta

— The Black Sportswoman (@blacksportwoman) June 18, 2021

$50 million for HBCUs to address the diversity gap in tech

HBCUs are shaping the next generation of Black leaders and helping build a more diverse workforce. We’re proud to provide 10 HBCUs with a $50 million unrestricted grant to help expand access to opportunities for underrepresented groups in STEM. https://t.co/vnazPDhLm6

— Google (@Google) June 18, 2021