'It's a calling': Why Black academics choose HBCUs over other colleges

HBCU professors earn 17 percent less than non-HBCU professors, according to the National Education Association. Nonetheless, Black academics say it's an honor to teach at the colleges founded for Black students. https://t.co/sWpBM6xxXa

— NBCBLK (@NBCBLK) July 9, 2021

South Carolina State’s Clark Selected as Chair of MEAC Presidents & Chancellors

#MEACNews South Carolina State’s Clark Selected as Chair of @MEACSports Presidents & Chancellors #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/HOpOQ7eMTa

— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) July 8, 2021

Southern's Chris Crenshaw calls first year on job a 'learning experience'

Southern's Chris Crenshaw calls first year on job a 'learning experience' https://t.co/PFkQfOrAC3 via @theadvocatebr

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 9, 2021

Alcorn State ranked 21st in Hero Sports preseason poll; N.C. A&T ranked 19th

Football Debuts At #21 In HERO Sports Preseason Top 25 Pollhttps://t.co/2X3EzbRJYA pic.twitter.com/BaLKDarS2z

— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) July 8, 2021

2021 HERO Sports #FCS Preseason Top 25https://t.co/dFNwx0cty3

— HERO Sports FCS (@HEROSports_FCS) July 8, 2021

2021 Leaders and Legends Banquet featured Deion Sanders

2021 Leaders and Legends Banquet featured Deion Sanders https://t.co/0Pc1JSNW1m via @rocketcitynow

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 9, 2021

Dr. Frederick Humphries' legacy of uplifting HBCUs went beyond Florida A&M University

Dr. Frederick Humphries' legacy of uplifting HBCUs went beyond Florida A&M University https://t.co/Vlb7VkePUI

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 9, 2021

13-year-old Zaila Avant-garde of Louisiana is your 93rd Scripps National #SpellingBee champion!! She's a baller!!!

So I've known about this girl for years and it's for being an absolute hoooooper. Already a huge fan and to now see she won the National Spelling Bee?! Incredible. Check out her IG: https://t.co/cgWMA16Y3n

Will probably be our President someday. https://t.co/r1NVxIz23n pic.twitter.com/iU5IKRcd8s

— C.J. Toledano (@CJToledano) July 9, 2021

#8thgrader #Middleschooler Zaila Avant-garde, ⚡️💨. pic.twitter.com/fyjKQI4rME

— Zaila Avant-garde (@Basketballasart) June 1, 2021

Zaila Avant-garde, a 14-year-old from Harvey, Louisiana, has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming the first African American winner and only the second Black champion in the bee’s 96-year history. https://t.co/DkMfyvOCmZ

— NBCBLK (@NBCBLK) July 9, 2021

Whoa, daddy! Congratulations and best wishes to men's basketball head coach Alfred Williams and wife Jasmine.

Whoa, daddy! Congratulations and best wishes to men's basketball head coach Alfred Williams and wife Jasmine.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAMBB #HBCU @labball pic.twitter.com/HOtuwM9eU8

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) July 7, 2021

XULA Athletics promotes Bridges, Reeves-Baker, Gary

XULA Athletics promotes Bridges, Reeves-Baker, Gary
story: https://t.co/0Qf57CnfoW#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #HBCU pic.twitter.com/Hh8T60VlLK

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) July 9, 2021

The new year is almost here.

The new year is almost here.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #HBCU @jarrettcartersr @MyBCSN1 @XULA1925 @XULAalumni @XULAStuAffairs @TheYardHBCU @HBCUGameday @kentrahan @FletcherWDSU @DrKenyattaCavil @NAIAHoopsReport @XULAAdmissions @AlexHbcu @RRACsports @nabjprez2011 pic.twitter.com/bBGwC24oUO

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) July 9, 2021

2022 Class - Tampa Catholic Christopher "I Love to Pull" Williams commits to Florida A&M Rattlers

Williams committed to the Rattlers over offers on the table from Florida Atlantic (C-USA), Florida International (C-USA),  Eastern Michigan (MAC) and Bethune-Cookman (SWAC).

I AM HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE 1000% I COMMITTED TO FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY!!!! #FAMU🐍💚 🐍@TC_Football @CoachMcClain73 @JerisMcIntyre @spadyj @HCWillieSimmons @CoachStanchek pic.twitter.com/8137ldONmm

— CHRIS WILLIAMS (@BigChrisW71) July 8, 2021

Great TIME at FIU and Miami Camp❗️❗️❗️⁦@Coach_J_Rod⁩ ⁦@JerisMcIntyre⁩ ⁦@CoachMcClain73⁩ ⁦@CoachWiz77⁩ pic.twitter.com/aKaJGagOcX

— CHRIS WILLIAMS (@BigChrisW71) June 3, 2021

https://t.co/ieChDNLGrw College coaches check out my Sophomore season film 6’4” 300 OL/OT. @TC_Football @JerisMcIntyre @CoachMcClain73

— CHRIS WILLIAMS (@BigChrisW71) September 1, 2020

I LOVE TO PULL @JerisMcIntyre @CoachMcClain73 @TC_Football pic.twitter.com/xDyXfan8eG

— CHRIS WILLIAMS (@BigChrisW71) March 26, 2021

The Rattlers Football Class of ‘22 just got 300 lbs. bigger!!! #FAMULY #FangsUp #Flawle22FAMU #TrenchMob #FAMOLY #LeaveNoDoubt
🐍🐍🐍👑📚🏈🎓💰 pic.twitter.com/nQxQJFClrG

— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 8, 2021

2022 Class -- DB Adrian”2.0” Ramsey, Hillsborough H.S. (FL) commits to Howard University Bison

Ramsey commits to Howard (MEAC) over offers from Fordham (Patriot) and Northern Iowa (Missouri Valley).

110% COMMITED TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY 🦬#TheTruHU22 @CoachLScott70 @HHSFootball7 pic.twitter.com/3fre5ObJhR

— Adrian”2.0” Ramsey (@R2R_Adrian2) July 8, 2021

Junior year full season highlights ‼️‼️ - https://t.co/NBTjen0QZd ⁦@TC_Football⁩ ⁦@JerisMcIntyre⁩ ⁦@st8upfam⁩ ⁦@BigCountyPreps1⁩

— Adrian”2.0” Ramsey (@R2R_Adrian2) November 29, 2020

Yessir!! Howard getting themselves a real deal D1 🏈 player. Great decision!! Congrats!! https://t.co/JrOJnmYa64

— Coach Williams🏁 (@CoachDub_Pick6) July 8, 2021

HBCU Love Is Different💯! Every Single Coach From The Howard University Football Staff Has Called And Talked To Me Personally. That’s What You Called Real Love. @CoachLScott70 I Appreciate Y’all✊🏾 #TruHU22🦬

— Jaydon Hodge (@_hodgesauce_) March 21, 2021

Zaila Avant-garde wins 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming bee’s first African American champion

Zaila Avant-garde is the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/eNsy35ctcW

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 9, 2021

Zaila Avant-garde wins 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming bee’s first African American champion https://t.co/UmPib0uL1q

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 9, 2021

#8thgrader #Middleschooler Zaila Avant-garde, ⚡️💨. pic.twitter.com/fyjKQI4rME

— Zaila Avant-garde (@Basketballasart) June 1, 2021

We ain’t out recruiting but we’re making it happen.

We ain’t out recruiting but we’re making it happen. @ahart49 @GoJSUTigersFB @SMAC pic.twitter.com/7wirYeJ8zH

— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) July 9, 2021

@GoBigBlueSoccer would like to welcome Caely Pickerd to the Bluefield State family!

Welcome, Let’s Go To Work! https://t.co/gc77b70TYD

— BSC Athletics (@bstatesports) July 9, 2021

FAMU OC/QB coach KJ Black to work with L.A. Rams in Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program

FAMU OC/QB coach KJ Black to work with L.A. Rams in Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program https://t.co/gOIZ2W9U9H

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 9, 2021

Black Hair Has Always Mattered In Sports

A librarian in Michigan cut the hair of a 7-year old student without permission. This week the charges against her were dropped.

Black hair is part of a person's identity yet its significance is lost on so many, especially in sports says @letisha122 https://t.co/ZawL2mbmhK

— First and Pen (@firstandpen) July 9, 2021

FAMU announces changes in parking, COVID testing in preparation for Humphries viewing, services

FAMU announces changes in parking, COVID testing in preparation for Humphries viewing, services https://t.co/nc5xSBisQg

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 9, 2021

Vigil held at Florida A&M's eternal flame for three Rattlers

President Frederick Humphries, two others honored at FAMU vigil held at eternal flame https://t.co/WKqR2ybXPn

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 9, 2021

Vigil held at Florida A&M's eternal flame for three Rattlers https://t.co/FGbSVXGjMI

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 9, 2021

Johnson C. Smith University and the athletics department morns the loss of former men's and women's tennis coach James Cuthbertson.

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

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