'How we can make TSU whole again?' Legislators promise to settle up missing land-grant funding https://t.co/qeye0SPj7n
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
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Thursday, July 1, 2021
'How we can make TSU whole again?' Legislators promise to settle up missing land-grant funding (Video)
Remembering Dr. Fred Humphries, Fourth President of TSU.
Remembering Dr. Fred Humphries, Fourth President of TSU. pic.twitter.com/SsLTEEzfy8
— Tennessee State University (@TSUedu) June 25, 2021
Former Delaware State WR John Taylor, LB Patrick Willis to be inducted into 49ers Hall of Fame
WR John Taylor, LB Patrick Willis to be inducted into 49ers Hall of Fame https://t.co/FjC0BKkfzE
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
Former FAMU President Dr. Frederick Humphries Sr.'s son reflects on father's legac
Former FAMU President Dr. Frederick Humphries Sr.'s son reflects on father's legacy https://t.co/eiZnkQCtcX
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
How name, image and likeness legislation will impact Florida State, FAMU and Tallahassee
The new name, image and likeness legislation that went into effect today will change college sports dramatically.
— Curt Weiler (@CurtMWeiler) July 1, 2021
A look at how #FSU, #FAMU and local businesses could be affected by college athletes being able to be paid to make endorsements/appearances.https://t.co/h2Dc2wC9JF
FAMU officially a member institution of SWAC
FAMU officially a member institution of SWAC https://t.co/cCw4q8AUgR
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
Antwan Owens, a Jackson State D-end, just became the nation’s first athlete to sign an NIL deal.
An @SINow Exclusive | Antwan Owens, a Jackson State D-end, just became the nation’s first athlete to sign an NIL deal.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) July 1, 2021
In a midnight ceremony in NYC, he inked with Three Kings Grooming, a black-owned hair product shop.
“Somebody pinch me!” he tells SI.https://t.co/4iQJb3Sll1 pic.twitter.com/UjTSdNc82C
Bethune-Cookman has officially joined the SWAC. Here's 5 memorable moments after four decades in the MEAC
Bethune-Cookman has officially joined the SWAC. Here's 5 memorable moments after four decades in the MEAC https://t.co/twRsqBJsgG via @dbnewsjournal
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
North Carolina A&T State University Becomes Official Big South Members
Welcome to the Big South, @NCATAGGIES!
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) July 1, 2021
The Aggies become the 12th full-member institution!
📝: https://t.co/ARQN1kjOde#BigSouthMade x #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/pd4f7jEPqt
Goodbye, MEAC
It's 11:59 p.m. Most of our @ncataggies team have spent their last moment in the @MEACSports. We now move into the @BigSouthSports. The memories have been great. It is on to a different frontier. Will see you during @NCATBowling season, MEAC. Take care. https://t.co/DH5TkMa5ar pic.twitter.com/CApdXjSYQb
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) July 1, 2021
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Florida A&M Athletics Leads the Way for NIL in the SWAC with INFLCR.
Florida A&M Athletics Leads the Way for NIL in the SWAC with INFLCR.#FAMU | #FAMULY | #FangsUp?? https://t.co/0T7JiC03mL
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 30, 2021
What name, image and likeness compensation means for Deion Sanders, Jackson State football team
What name, image and likeness compensation means for Deion Sanders, Jackson State football team https://t.co/AcE3fNV1xF
— CL Sports (@CLSports) July 1, 2021
A&T, amid COVID and change in college sports, says unusual goodbye to MEAC to join Big South Conference
Aggies' athletics teams can count on less travel in its new league. https://t.co/hK25pidIHt
— News & Record (@NewsandRecord) June 30, 2021
In call, Dawn Staley and Tara VanDerveer ask Congress to help equity fight in NCAA sports
Staley, VanDerveer ask Congress for inequity help https://t.co/g3vVtPhvqZ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
Perspective | The NCAA and Supreme Court took a small step to fix college sports. It’s not nearly enough.
Perspective | The NCAA and Supreme Court took a small step to fix college sports. It’s not nearly enough. Read @profblackistone. https://t.co/DLhOFWQedr
— Post Sports (@PostSports) June 30, 2021
Basketball recruiting was lifeless last summer. Now, local prospects are back in action.
Basketball recruiting was lifeless last summer. Now, local prospects are back in action. https://t.co/MVLjNcsPxR
— Post Sports (@PostSports) June 30, 2021
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/KYPDqDDZyx
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) June 30, 2021
Flint native Willie Mack III (B-CU alum) still gets asked if he's a caddie because he's Black
Flint native Willie Mack III still gets asked if he's a caddie because he's Black https://t.co/EXLmjWKxBw
— Detroit Free Press (@freep) June 30, 2021
Don’t miss on the Inaugural Robert McCullum Basketball Camp at Florida A&M University!
Don’t miss on the Inaugural Robert McCullum Basketball Camp at Florida A&M University!https://t.co/QHnIk0KrzR
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) June 30, 2021
Registration Deadline is 7/31/21 pic.twitter.com/aJhxvZZrku
Join us on August 14th from the 1st Annual Robert McCullum Basketball Camp here at Florida A&M University ‼️🐍🏀
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) June 30, 2021
The camp is open to grades 9-12.
Visit https://t.co/5ZgilSG1Ur for more information! #FAMU I #FAMUly | #ThinkBig | #buildingchampions pic.twitter.com/Jks9Pyz2Ma
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) June 9, 2021
Crews continue installing new field turf at Central State's McPherson Memorial Stadium
Crews continue installing new field turf @CentralState87's McPherson Memorial Stadium #WEareCSU #CentralState #MarauderPride #NCAAD2 #SIAC #HBCU #Football pic.twitter.com/WfpXoYEM5D
— Central State Athletics (@GO_MARAUDERS) June 30, 2021
Bluefield State Men's Basketball Gives Back Through CASEWV
Men's Basketball Gives Back Through CASEWV https://t.co/teXOxWUGrA
— BSC Athletics (@bstatesports) June 29, 2021
Bluefield State College Foundation today announced that the American Electric Power Foundation has awarded it a $250,000 grant.
Bluefield State College Foundation today announced that the American Electric Power Foundation has awarded it a $250,000 grant. The gift is part of the AEP Foundation Delivering on the Dream: Social and Racial Justice Grants program.
— Bluefield State College (@BlfdState) June 30, 2021
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/BMuSNMbOwS pic.twitter.com/BUliJMoNNF
UNC board grants tenure to Nikole Hannah-Jones amid outcry from Black faculty and students
The board of trustees at UNC-Chapel Hill has voted to grant tenure to journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones after facing backlash from Black students and faculty who said the board's initial failure to do so reflected a history of systemic racism at the school https://t.co/fm6iCSuuJp
— CNN (@CNN) June 30, 2021
New Camp Works To Introduce Students To HBCU Band Culture (Video)
New Camp Works To Introduce Students To HBCU Band Culture https://t.co/Rv837YvJOM
— News 9 (@NEWS9) June 30, 2021
Eddie George Making 'Immediate Impact' as College Football Coach
Eddie George Making 'Immediate Impact' as College Football Coach https://t.co/zc4fNrMnzu via @BoclairSports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 30, 2021