I am setting my alarm on my iPhone right now, so I can order my FAMU Rattler jacket at 6:01 pm. I know how FAMUnation is ... they will be SOLDOUT at 6:05 pm. Please let alums order first, Rattler's wannabees. https://t.co/4Qud2KI6kY
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 22, 2021
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Thursday, July 22, 2021
More HBCU jackets are dropping tomorrow @ 6pm EST!
LeBron becomes 1st NBA player to surpass $1B in earnings while active
The King keeps on raking it in. 💰 https://t.co/cfUEK0hauG pic.twitter.com/pMZBqagJb5
— theScore (@theScore) July 22, 2021
𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒!@KingJames x @FAMUAthletics #FAMU | #FAMULY | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/WXzbeXecVC
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 1, 2021
4 steps companies like ESPN can take to create safer work environments for Black employees
OPINION: Inclusion isn’t a quick fix. It’s a journey over time that includes making mistakes, but the goal is always to learn from the mistake the first time and not repeat it.
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) July 22, 2021
✍🏾 Zoe Mitchellhttps://t.co/7bndUFN2gk
LU shout out to Milwaukee Bucks minority owner and alumna, Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter
From our University, our President @InterimPrez_LU , our Vice-President @MrWilson2011 , our Athletic Department & our Lady Blue Tigers @LincolnuWbb :
— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) July 21, 2021
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Congratulations to former Student-Athlete & 1978 Lincoln Graduate Dr. @VDanielsCarter & the @Bucks
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Go @Bucks
Go Blue Tigers! pic.twitter.com/0P7YwX5AOG
The NBA Champ & Finals MVP celebrating with the fans of Milwaukee!! pic.twitter.com/MLcNHGTCyv
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) July 22, 2021
Dr. Jason Cable Selected as ASU Athletic Director
Jason Cable Selected as ASU Athletic Director https://t.co/QGmcxJSIm9
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 22, 2021
Brown speaks: former KSU president touches on resignation and more in int
Here are the highlights from former KSU President Brown's fairly wide-ranging interview with @jarrettcartersr. He talks regents, his past, the new dorm building and more.https://t.co/nwDRjoPj84
— Austin Horn (@_AustinHorn) July 22, 2021
SCOOP: at least one member of @KyStateU board of regents resigned shortly before fmr President Brown penned his letter of resignation. https://t.co/QWHm3S8ikY
— Austin Horn (@_AustinHorn) July 22, 2021
Alabama State football to be seen on ESPN Family of Networks four times in 2021
Alabama State to be seen on ESPN Family of Networks four times in 2021 https://t.co/ncQLfenZbY
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 22, 2021
Alabama State has five selected First Team Preseason All-SWAC, three Second Team selections
Alabama State has five selected First Team Preseason All-SWAC, three Second Team selections https://t.co/GMuSGCU1Bh
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 22, 2021
Alabama State named USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award winner
Alabama State named USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award winner https://t.co/oM7ACpRlMi
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 22, 2021
Alabama A&M's Aqeel Glass positions himself to take advantage of NIL opportunities
Alabama A&M's Aqeel Glass positions himself to take advantage of NIL opportunities https://t.co/hbWiRsqRtO
— Donald Hunt (@DHuntTrib) July 21, 2021
Brooklyn high school for Black girls has 100% college acceptance rate
Check out this article: Brooklyn high school for Black girls has 100% college acceptance rate - https://t.co/i9cfKdBCtj
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 22, 2021
FAMU asst. equipment manager Donald Reed lives NFL 'dream' as an intern with Washington Football Team
FAMU asst. equipment manager Donald Reed lives NFL 'dream' as an intern with Washington Football Team https://t.co/umYPpW6q9r via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 22, 2021
Florida Memorial Fights For Its Piece Of The Pie In A Landscape Of Fame And Fundraising Disparities
Fla. Memorial Fights For Its Piece Of The Pie In A Landscape Of Fame And Fundraising Disparities https://t.co/te5UswbJkI
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 22, 2021
TAX $$ WELL SPENT!!! Shout out to the young splashers who learned water safety at BSU during the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson!
Shout out to the young splashers who learned water safety at BSU during the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson! 💦 pic.twitter.com/tTU5uH6Hq9
— Bowie State University (@BowieState) June 18, 2021
Bowie State: The roster will not be the only thing NEW the next time the Bulldogs take the field! See yall at Da Crib September 11!
The roster will not be the only thing NEW the next time the Bulldogs take the field! See yall at Da Crib September 11! #BITEDOWN pic.twitter.com/yD8RJySzgi
— BSU Dawg Pound (@BowieStFootball) July 20, 2021
Atlanta Mayor tapped as inaugural fellow for Clark Atlanta University leadership institute
Atlanta Mayor tapped as inaugural fellow for Clark Atlanta University leadership institute https://t.co/HwqjYDLDg8 via @AtlBizChron
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 22, 2021
Bison Team With SWIM UP for Summer Program - Howard University Athletics
.@HUSwimming Teams With @swimupdc for Summer Program #BleedBlue #HowardForward https://t.co/ABQK7raMPH
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) July 22, 2021
2021 SWAC Football Media Day Interview with UAPB Head Football Coach Doc Gamble
2021 Swac Football Media Day Interview with UAPB Head Football Coach Doc Gamble https://t.co/hrY8M8LyTG
— Charles Edmond (@TallManRadio) July 22, 2021
Dumas Named to All-SWAC 2nd Team; Panthers Predicted to Finish 4th
Dumas Named to All-SWAC 2nd Team; Panthers Predicted to Finish 4th https://t.co/TKqnw6Lkwy
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) July 21, 2021
Mr. Deion Sanders' SWAC Media Day walkout was a marketing ploy, and a good one | Opinion
Mr. Deion Sanders' SWAC Media Day walkout was a marketing ploy, and a good one | Opinion https://t.co/KcOIJX9q4r
— CL Sports (@CLSports) July 22, 2021
He is A Genius 👇🏽All Part of the Plan! https://t.co/O2gn5s1DLH
— The Aggie Pride (@TheAggiePride) July 22, 2021
Tennessee State Football -- Your All-OVC Preseason Team!
Your All-OVC Preseason Team!
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) July 20, 2021
🏈 Devon Starling
🏈 Cam Wyche
🏈 Cam Durley
🏈 Ben Johnson
🏈 Antonio Zita
🏈 Davoan Hawkins
🏈 James Green
🏈 Josh Green#RoarCity pic.twitter.com/LcFdHr67Qr
#RoarCity https://t.co/FNaNM2x5Cx
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) July 21, 2021
The Millers sponsored a basketball camp today for Nashville youth at TSU's Gentry Center Complex.
TSU President Glenda Glover with TSU basketball player Hercy Miller (far right); his father, Percy "Master P" Miller (2nd from left); and Athletics Director Mikki Allen. The Millers sponsored a basketball camp today for Nashville youth at TSU's Gentry Center Complex. pic.twitter.com/XpmOj6SZga
— Tennessee State University (@TSUedu) July 21, 2021
FCS star running back Jah-Maine Martin just dropped his new logo for NIL business!!
With the NCAA allowing us to get paid off of our likeness I am able to now make money off of my name and image. With that being said I just dropped my new logo hit me for any business inquiries and let’s work!! #MaineTrain #FlyHighTwain💔 pic.twitter.com/WrViv36HWp
— Jah-Maine Martin (@dcmaine30) July 22, 2021
The BEST RB You’ve NEVER Heard Of 🔥🔥🔥 || NC A&T RB Jah-Maine Martin Hig... https://t.co/ZX0CkzujYN via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 22, 2021
NFL teams could face game forfeits for COVID-19 outbreaks among non-vaccinated players — and players on both teams wouldn’t get paid that week
NFL teams could face game forfeits for COVID-19 outbreaks among non-vaccinated players — and players on both teams wouldn’t get paid that week https://t.co/L7xzuvfDY8
— Baltimore Sun Sports (@BaltSunSports) July 22, 2021
Bob Hayes Defied the odds to make history
Bob Hayes, "That's all we need."
— Larry Robinson (@LRobinsonFAMU) July 22, 2021
Bob Hayes Defied the odds to make history https://t.co/BbTgodR1J7
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ztRL-QMI1NY and https://youtu.be/c9a6XjTanKA
TBT: One of the greatest to ever do it — Bob “The Bullet” Hayes. This #Jacksonville native and @FAMU_1887 Rattler🐍 was once considered the "world's fastest human" winning multiple world records in the 60-yard, 100-yard, 220-yard, & Olympic 100-meter dashes.🥇#Tokyo2020 #FL05 pic.twitter.com/D4XIwZLDlS
— US Rep. Al Lawson Jr (@RepAlLawsonJr) July 22, 2021