Johnson C. Smith University and the athletics department morns the loss of former men's and women's tennis coach James Cuthbertson. pic.twitter.com/e454NeavKw
— JCSU Athletics (@JCSUSports) July 9, 2021
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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Johnson C. Smith University and the athletics department morns the loss of former men's and women's tennis coach James Cuthbertson.
Opinion | Southern Heritage Classic is gonna be lit | Richard Ransom
Opinion | Southern Heritage Classic is gonna be lit | Richard Ransom https://t.co/lhaAwWSdA0 via @localmemphis
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 9, 2021
See You Week Zero in Atlanta, MEAC/SWAC Challenge
We’re back 😏. Week zero we’ll be in Atlanta at @CenterParcATL as @theswac and @AlcornStateU @BRAVESSPORTS take on @MEACSports and @NCCU @NCCU_Football in this HISTORIC matchup! Visit our website for ticket and game info. #BuildingALegacy #TheRoadToTheCelebrationBowl https://t.co/hW4sHioziy pic.twitter.com/bgISfAWHZL
— MEAC/SWAC Challenge (@MEAC_SWAC) May 18, 2021
We’re excited to have ESPN’s signature show First Take LIVE in Atlanta to help us kickoff college football! Join us at Center Parc Stadium August 27th at 9:30 AM. Visit our website to claim your FREE ticket for the live show! #BuildingOnALegacy #AChampionWillRise #FirstTake pic.twitter.com/3KJ8smtR7u
— MEAC/SWAC Challenge (@MEAC_SWAC) July 8, 2021
Opinion | M Shelly Conner: Nikole Hannah-Jones' tenure struggle reinforces why HBCUs are so vital
Opinion | M Shelly Conner: Nikole Hannah-Jones' tenure struggle reinforces why HBCUs are so vital https://t.co/w2DJ8mGZcr - @NBCNewsTHINK
— NBCBLK (@NBCBLK) July 8, 2021
Frederick S. Humphries Services
LIVE1 https://t.co/rlk61fyzKU
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 8, 2021
Sending our deepest condolences to the family of former Lady Tiger Kesi Hess (2009-2013)
Sending our deepest condolences to the family of former Lady Tiger Kesi Hess (2009-2013) 🐯 💙 pic.twitter.com/42zoBhFjCQ
— TSU Lady Tigers (@tsuladytigers) July 8, 2021
VIDEO: FAMU women's tennis player Arielle Nealy highlights
VIDEO: FAMU women's tennis player Arielle Nealy highlights https://t.co/y1r4BSwNnE
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 8, 2021
VIDEO: FAMU football coaches support OC/QB coach KJ Black's NFL internship
VIDEO: FAMU football coaches support OC/QB coach KJ Black's NFL internship https://t.co/RDegLEGepB
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 8, 2021
Black colleges were denied state funding for decades. Now they're fighting back.
Black colleges were denied state funding for decades. Now they're fighting back. https://t.co/cbAwLAzDG5 via @cbsmoneywatch
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2021
'Vax that thang up': Rappers rework hit song to encourage Black adults to get vaccinated
'Vax that thang up': Rappers rework hit song to encourage Black adults to get vaccinated. WATCH: https://t.co/Lc9NTFxww0
— CBS46 (@cbs46) July 8, 2021
Morris Brown College selects new Provost, Senior VP for Academic Affairs
HBCU NEWS: Morris Brown College selects Dr. Anthony B. Johnson as its new Provost, Senior VP of Academic Affairs.
— Iyani Lenice CBS46 (@iyanilenicetv) July 8, 2021
“He has a wealth of experience in leading HBCU’s through accreditation, student progress, governance, fiscal stability, and academic affairs.” @cbs46 #atlantanews pic.twitter.com/aJWIdgmKAr
WSSU notebook: Capacity will be 100% for football games at Bowman Gray Stadium
Winston-Salem State invited a few prominent alumni and fans to an update at Bowman Gray Stadium about this fall’s football season earlier this week. https://t.co/VUGtWS7flq
— Winston-Salem Journal (@JournalNow) July 8, 2021
Cautious approach: WSSU gearing up for first game in 22 months with opener set for early September
There will be an obvious adjustment since WSSU, CIAA didn't play at all in the fall of 2020 or the spring of 2021 https://t.co/NnlvOtjvZS
— Winston-Salem Journal (@JournalNow) July 8, 2021
JSU alum Sekou Smith honored with NBA Summer League SWAC student internship opportunity
The interns will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, including flight and hotel accommodations with a per diem for meals and incidentals. They'll also have mentorship meetings with respected NBA journalists, https://t.co/WvqBYvTZdM
— CL Sports (@CLSports) July 8, 2021
Ex-SWAC DB Shawn Steele is South Alabama’s 11th Division I transfer for 2021
Ex-SWAC DB Shawn Steele is South Alabama’s 11th Division I transfer for 2021 https://t.co/PZj4ZptRUl
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2021
Reggie Theus Latest Big Name HBCU Hire
Reggie Theus Latest Big Name HBCU Hire: https://t.co/w2HuMa1Ys9
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2021
In the Spotlight and Rockin the HBCU gear ...@nhannahjones and @CP3
👏🏿 @CP3 + @WSSURAMS https://t.co/VvEy0risx8
— Earl The Pearl Monroe (@RealEarlMonroe) July 7, 2021
"Some people might be like 'oh, it's like Groundhog Day'.. not me."
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2021
- @CP3 on falling in love with the work. #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV Media Availability
MIL/PHX Game 2: Thursday - 9:00pm/et, ABC pic.twitter.com/MXPUXe6x5E
Through the years people would ask me why I didn’t teach at an HBCU and I’d say because no HBCU ever asked me. Thank you @HUPrez17 for asking. So happy to be part of The Mecca. pic.twitter.com/R52kRSlKKB
— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) July 7, 2021
BOXTOROW on ESPNU Radio @SXMCollege on @SIRIUSXM hosted by @dware1 airs each Friday 7p ET/6p CT/4p PT.
BOXTOROW on ESPNU Radio @SXMCollege on @SIRIUSXM hosted by @dware1 airs each Friday 7p ET/6p CT/4p PT. Tune in each Friday as Donal gives opinion on the latest in #HBCU and college sports and conversations with top sports and entertainment figures. https://t.co/7rPAvbFkK3 pic.twitter.com/XMu3PSyDbu
— BOXTOROW MEDIA (@boxtorow) July 7, 2021
CIAA Football Media Day Set to Kick-off 2021 Season
CIAA Football Media Day Set to Kick-off 2021 Season - Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association https://t.co/kSbbBiqfS5
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2021
MLB’s ten highest-paid players are breaking the bank, with Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor leading a group earning a combined $357 million
MLB’s ten highest-paid players are breaking the bank, with Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor leading a group earning a combined $357 million https://t.co/4F1xcNAqs7 pic.twitter.com/qkiFOjZTkH
— Forbes SportsMoney (@ForbesSports) July 8, 2021
Higher ed commission tasked with developing TSU funding plan
Higher ed commission tasked with developing TSU funding plan https://t.co/vauhJJrm82 via @MainNashville
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2021
Johnson C. Smith alumnus Tovea Jenkins earns Olympics berth On Jamaica's women's 4x400 relay team
Johnson C. Smith alumnus Tovea Jenkins earns Olympics berth https://t.co/0YCEWTSZQ7
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2021
North Carolina A&T's Jones to Speak at Rising Coaches Conference
Tell them like it is @ATKoachJones. @NCATAGGIES MBB coach Will Jones speaks at a convention. @ncatmbb #AggiePride https://t.co/BP4qKz2mDl pic.twitter.com/DtftW731Ld
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) July 7, 2021
Marshall football opponents, Game 2: Plenty of unknowns about North Carolina Central
Marshall football opponents, Game 2: Plenty of unknowns about North Carolina Central https://t.co/82Mwz4phEB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2021
Ýesterday, the @CityofTLH honored the life and legacy of Dr. Frederick Humphries with a proclamation. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room.
Yesterday, the @CityofTLH honored the life and legacy of Dr. Frederick Humphries with a proclamation. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room. Check out these great words shared by Commissioner @DianneWCox. View the full video by click here: https://t.co/0YRmv5X23K
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 8, 2021
Thank you to Mayor @JohnDaileyTLH, Commissioner Curtis Richardson, and the @CityofTLH for recognizing our very own legend. pic.twitter.com/iKR7ZhtHcL
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 8, 2021