With Harris and Hannah-Jones, Howard University is positioning itself as one of the primary centers of Black academic thought.

.@NHannahJones gives her message to young #Black women who are considering journalism, and #TaNehisiCoates pushes back on the idea that one MUST believe America is “perfect” or the Constitution is the “word of God itself” to be a patriot. #CrossConnection pic.twitter.com/0gdii1Tjxi

— The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross (@CrossConnection) July 10, 2021

With Harris and Hannah-Jones, Howard University is positioning itself as one of the primary centers of Black academic thought.https://t.co/upG53gF5Fa

— The Virginian-Pilot (@virginianpilot) July 10, 2021

@FAMU_Baseball Showcase is underway! Let’s goooo! Who’s the next great one?

@FAMU_Baseball Showcase is underway! Let’s goooo! Who’s the next great one?🐍🐍🐍 pic.twitter.com/vC53orwAZh

— Keith McCluney (@KEMcCluney) July 10, 2021

Jordan Reid, NFL Draft Analyst for @TheDraftNetwork drop Top ranked draft-eligible HBCU players entering next season

From @theswac, @FAMUAthletics and @SouthernUsports have selections on Athlon Preseason FCS All-America Team.https://t.co/dTTVSkjTGK pic.twitter.com/vYSLtcI8ib

— Craig Haley (@CraigHaley) June 22, 2021

Top ranked draft-eligible HBCU players entering next season:

• Markquese Bell, SAF, Florida A&M
• Jah-Maine Martin, RB, NC A&T
• De’Jahn Warren, CB, Jackson St.
• Decobie Durant, CB, SC State
• Aqeel Glass, QB, Alabama A&M
• J’Atyre Carter, OT, Southern

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) July 9, 2021

Coming next month, I’ll have an official Top-50 HBCU players list with lots of information on each prospect, thoughts going into the season, and future outlook.

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) July 9, 2021

SMALL-SCHOOL SATURDAY VOL. 3: On Juneteenth we profile five HBCU prospects for 2022 @seniorbowl. Saved field pass from first game we scouted Alabama A&M QB Aqeel Glass. FAMU safety @MarkqueseB could be highest drafted sub-FBS defensive player next April. #TheDraftStartsInMobile pic.twitter.com/nO4YJlZlOW

— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) June 19, 2021

Zaila Avant-garde is an 8th grader, 5-star basketball player too!

Zaila Avant-garde ✨#SpellingBee finalist 🤝 Guinness World Record holder. pic.twitter.com/yiSn6kTCwy

— espnW (@espnW) July 9, 2021

🏆🏆🏆 6th & 7th grade #Highlights. Wait 'till you see her now , ⚡️💨🤯#waayyybetter. Been working like usual. [For more extensive highlights check out her Instagram page: @basketballasart]. 🖖🏀 pic.twitter.com/xkUcgtvSXW

— Zaila Avant-garde (@Basketballasart) October 19, 2020

An eighth-grader competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee has earned recognition for more than her mastery of the dictionary. Zaila Avant-garde holds three basketball-related Guinness World Records. https://t.co/d9wX2fYvRn

— The Associated Press (@AP) July 8, 2021

🎉📜 #8thgrader #GWR "The Most Basketballs Dribbled Simultaneously." #GuinnessWorldRecords pic.twitter.com/qU7vpovjeA

— Zaila Avant-garde (@Basketballasart) April 29, 2021

@CornelWest joins @KarenHunter in part one of a series of conversations centered on the power of Black music in our historical freedom struggles.

MAJOR EXCLUSIVE: @CornelWest joins @KarenHunter in part one of a series of conversations centered on the power of Black music in our historical freedom struggles. This week, they examine the musical legacy of Curtis Mayfield! Available only on Knarrative. https://t.co/Qh6fgV1YKF

— In Class with Carr (@inclasswithcarr) July 9, 2021

CSU Bowling Receives 2020-21 @TheNTCA All-Academic Team Award

Bowling Receives 2020-21 @TheNTCA All-Academic Team Award https://t.co/A4J7qoJT1e

— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) July 6, 2021

Coppin State Women’s Basketball Adds Christie Rogers to Staff

It’s pretty simple. When a former NATIONAL CHAMPION, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player, and WNBA 1st round pick gives you an opportunity, you don’t say no. Excited to get to work with a proven WINNER in my home state to help build a program into something special! 💙💛🦅 pic.twitter.com/7mNcbn4UVP

— Christie Rogers (@CoachCRogers) July 9, 2021

Coppin State Women’s Basketball Adds Christie Rogers to Staff https://t.co/AM1Fq8mv3Y

— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) July 9, 2021

President Frederick Humphries was king of FAMU's golden era | Opinion

President Frederick Humphries was king of FAMU's golden era | Opinion https://t.co/jMOD6P1sAk

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 10, 2021

Honored on the highest of the 7 hills: wake for former FAMU President Dr. Frederick Humphries held

Honored on the highest of the 7 hills: wake for former FAMU President Dr. Frederick Humphries held https://t.co/45xGxi1CtJ

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 10, 2021

How Tennessee State's Hercy Miller, son of rapper Master P, will spend his $2 million NIL deal

How Tennessee State's Hercy Miller, son of rapper Master P, will spend his $2 million NIL deal https://t.co/w2poZw28wu

— Tennessean (@Tennessean) July 6, 2021

Whatever is next for college sports and NCAA, it'll be better than what has been | Estes

Whatever is next for college sports and NCAA, it'll be better than what has been | Estes https://t.co/jdwWOCLmPG

— Tennessean (@Tennessean) July 7, 2021

We learn empathy when we leave our comfort zone and learn to appreciate others | Opinion

We learn empathy when we leave our comfort zone and learn to appreciate others | Opinion https://t.co/zQDid8NCr4

— Tennessean (@Tennessean) July 9, 2021

Story Highlights 

• Kyra Watts, an Atlanta native, is a graduate of Florida A&M University and an intern on the opinion and engagement team at The Tennessean in Nashville.

Friday Update: Crews continue to install new @FieldTurf in @CentralState87 's McPherson Memorial Stadium

FACILITY FRIDAY

Crews continue to install new @FieldTurf in @CentralState87's McPherson Memorial Stadium #WEareCSU #CentralState #NCAAD2 #SIAC @NCAADII @HBCUGameday @daytonsports @dayton247now @MHartsockWHIO @TheSIAC @WeAreAFCA @D2Football @HBCUSports @Onnidan @D2ticker pic.twitter.com/d52nBQiTvx

— Central State Athletics (@GO_MARAUDERS) July 9, 2021

No.1 HBCU does it again! Reserved Parking for football games!

Rattler fans it’s as easy as downloading the app! Download the @imclutchco app today and reserve your parking! It’s live!! It’s easy! 🐍🐍🐍 https://t.co/wgclo0DjuR

— Keith McCluney (@KEMcCluney) July 9, 2021

Excited for the future with #RattlerNation https://t.co/VgejQMoNxD

— Clutch! (@imclutchco) July 9, 2021

FAMU Becomes First HBCU With Reserved Game Day Parking https://t.co/7zoNyk7XUP #HBCUBUZZ pic.twitter.com/eYqW1saoQk

— HBCU Buzz (@HBCUBuzz) July 9, 2021

The FAMU Prospect Camp is being pushed back one hour tomorrow

Rain Rain go away! https://t.co/zqvmIKFGpb

— Bryan Henry (@BryanHenry22) July 9, 2021

The FAMU Prospect Camp is being pushed back one hour tomorrow to give field time to dry. Check-In will start at 9:15. See you tomorrow at Moore-Kittles!

— Bryan Henry (@BryanHenry22) July 9, 2021

Camp is Saturday! Sign up at https://t.co/XI8I6f4wV8 So excited see some future Rattlers! pic.twitter.com/vC2rvu92SV

— Bryan Henry (@BryanHenry22) July 5, 2021

Louisiana-Monroe transfer DB Ke'Vric Wiggins Jr. committed to Jackson State

Louisiana-Monroe transfer DB Ke'Vric Wiggins committed to Jackson State #FCS https://t.co/BwJBcydpibB

— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) July 9, 2021

BIO  

UL Monroe CB Kevric Wiggins has entered the transfer portal.

Career Stats:
• 16 tackles
• 1 TFL
• 2 PD

Wiggins was 14th on the team in tackles in 2020. pic.twitter.com/6rpufnBwCm

— CFB Blitz (@BlitzCfb) June 28, 2021

Groups host Black Men's Mental Health Training day for barbers, coaches, mentors

Groups host Black Men's Mental Health Training day for barbers, coaches, mentors https://t.co/14MAkPn7ky

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 9, 2021

FAMU faithful return Friday to pay respects to President Emeritus Frederick Humphries

The body of longtime FAMU president Frederick Humphries on Friday. Inside his casket were the words, “May the work I’ve done speak for me.” https://t.co/0WcQFzds4J

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 9, 2021

Abbeville football standout Rico Dozier switches to Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Better late than never for Rico Dozier. https://t.co/duFF1dPI6l

— Dothan Eagle (@dothaneagle) July 9, 2021

FAMU Marching 100: The smile says it all. One more performance left.

The smile says it all. One more performance left. #SummerBandCamp2021 @THEMARCHING100 🐍 🐍 pic.twitter.com/AmTYGaHCw6

— ⚜Jeaux⚜ (@Kay_Jeaux) July 9, 2021

MEAC Announces Esports Community Summer Schedule

#MEACEsports @MEACSports Announce @theemeacesports Community Summer Schedule #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/48mcy2fBGL

— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) July 9, 2021

2021 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic featuring Grambling State University and Tennessee State University! Kick-off is Sunday, Sept. 5th | 4PM ET at Tom Benson HOF Stadium

#TIGERFANS, don't miss the 2021 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic featuring Grambling State University and Tennessee State University!
Kick-off is Sunday, Sept. 5th | 4PM ET at Tom Benson HOF Stadium. Tickets start at $29. Get yours today: https://t.co/ttKATOKnVj pic.twitter.com/melEMAzvVp

— Tray Scott, Ph.D. (@TrayveanScott) July 9, 2021

Services for former Florida A&M University President Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., will be streamed live on the various University social media platforms.

#FAMUNews: Services for former Florida A&M University President Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., will be streamed live on the various University social media platforms. pic.twitter.com/q3er7ZOuBZ

— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 9, 2021

The funeral service, which is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July10, will be broadcast live on FAMU TV 20 (Xfinity Channel 20) beginning at 12:30 p.m. The event also will be streamed live on FAMUTube1887, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and Zoom.

— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 9, 2021

Inside the star power at Howard University

My chat with @UNCF president and CEO Michael Lomax where we talk about Nikole Hannah-Jones, HBCU advocates in the White House and more. |
Inside the star power at Howard University https://t.co/Ygf1iMYKB4 via @politico

— Delece Smith-Barrow (@DeleceWrites) July 9, 2021

Rollins Announces 2021 Southern Football Staff

Rollins Announces 2021 Southern Football Staff https://t.co/i3Sj7Pvier

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 9, 2021