Tuesday, August 17, 2021

VACCINE PROOF REQUIRED: Las Vegas Raiders are the first NFL team to require proof of vaccination to attend homes games

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Black College Football Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Black College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List

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Spartans with HBCU-Leading 5 Players on Preseason Black College Player of the Year Watch List

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Norfolk State Baseball Star Alsander Womack Signs With Chicago White Sox

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Baseball is confronting a decline in African American player

Check out this series of Baseball stories on 'The Nine' written by Michael Lee, Sports enterprise reporter at the Washington Post and a Florida A&M University alum.  Great stuff and beautifully written!! 
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The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) Classic will be televised live -- nationally on NFL Network on Sunday, Sept. 5 @ 4 pm ET. Better yet, come to Canton, OH for all events.

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Young G-Men bring energy to football workout

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Swimming World August 2021 Presents – Q & A with Howard University Coach Nicholas Askew

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Georgia adds North Carolina A&T to 2030 football schedule

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Football field at Bowman Gray Stadium to be named for Bill Hayes

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Morehouse College has elected alumnus, famed academician, and award-winning author Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Ph.D. ’89 to its Board of Trustees.

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More Than 1,300 First-Time Freshmen Move Into Residence Halls at TSU, Biggest Enrollment Increase In Five Years!

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Khalil Davidson dreamed of attending a historically black college or university. But not just any HBCU. The Falls Church, Virginia, native set his sights on Tennessee State University, and now he’s a Big Blue Tiger. 

On Tuesday, the incoming freshman, his dad Edward Davidson, Jr., and little brother Chaz Thomas, packed the family car – with all of Khalil’s belongings in tow – and made the nearly 10-hour trek to Nashville to check the business major into his dorm room at TSU. Also, on the trip were sister Aasia Davidson and cousin, Mason Scott. 

“I am excited,” Khalil said, as he received the keys to his new residence in Watson Hall. “I always wanted to attend an HBCU because of the culture, and TSU’s good business program just stood out. It was an easy decision.” 

It was move-in day at TSU, when first-time freshmen began checking into their residence halls. This year, TSU saw a big increase in enrollment, as more than 1,300 first-time freshmen – the highest in recent years – moved in. The move was held over three days to ensure adequate spacing due to the pandemic. The high enrollment posed an unprecedented demand for housing, but the university said it had completed nearly 97 percent of requests, and all students would have housing by the beginning of classes on August 16. 

TSU President Glenda Glover, who was on hand greeting students, parents, and relatives, called the influx an “exciting time” for the university. 

“It is a historical moment for us to see so many first-year students and returning students,” said Glover, who helped students unload their luggage. “We are glad that we have arrived at such a monumental place in TSU’s history. We can assure all parents that their children are in good hands.”

J’da Ford, of Memphis, Tennessee, checked into Wilson Hall accompanied by a large group of family members that included her grandmother, father, mom, big sister, and a little sister. 

“TSU has a great performing arts program, and I always wanted to stay close to home,” said Ford, who will major in communications. “I have a few relatives that have come here, and I know a lot of alumni who spoke highly of the school. Although I am a little nervous about leaving home, I am excited to be here.” 

Curtis Ford, J’da’s father, said he is not nervous about his daughter leaving home. 

“We like to kick our birds out of the nest so they can fly,” he said. “I trust that she will do well.” 

Also checking into Wilson Hall was Amere’ Eadie, who made the overnight drive from Charlotte, North Carolina, with 7-year-old sister Makayla Mood and their mother, Yvette Mood, sharing the ride. 

Like many of the new freshmen, Eadie said she chose TSU because of the HBCU culture. And, that message was clear, as she and her mother sported T-shirts with TSU blue and bold “HBCU” inscriptions. 

“I wanted to expand and know where I was from and not just stay in a bubble my whole life,” said Eadie, who will major in criminal justice. “For TSU, after looking at some things online and doing some research, it looked like just the place I want to be.” 

Eadie’s mom, Yvette Mood, said she knows her daughter has a great future and is ready to see her pursue her dreams. “She is ready. She is determined and driven, so I know she will do well,” said Mood. 

But little sister Makayla Mood was not having any of it. She was not ready to see her sister leave. “I am sorry she is leaving,” she said, nearly sobbing. 

Despite the pandemic, which disrupted many of the university’s academic, cultural, and social activities, officials are excited about the increased enrollment and normal return to educational activities. The university will be open and fully operational for the fall 2021-22 academic year, with continued enforcement of federal and state health and safety regulations. 

Frank Stevenson, associate vice president of Student Affairs and dean of students, said, “This is a really exciting time to have this level of uptick of students who are ready to be back on campus. We have a lot of things planned for the campus and I think our first-time freshmen are going to see the energy and excitement of this campus.” 

Terrence Izzard, associate vice president for Admissions and Recruitment, added: “Today begins the journey for one of the largest classes in the history of the university. We know they will leave a legacy here at TSU.” 

Many volunteers, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni helped with the move-in by unloading and loading luggage, manning water stations, directing traffic, and performing other activities to ease the newcomers’ transition. Churches, vendors, and TSU partners like Fifth Third Bank, Turner Construction, the Army National Guard, Predators, Regions Bank, and American Job Center, set up tents and tables to give out snacks, water, and other goodies. 

For more information on admissions at TSU, visit https://www.tnstate.edu/admissions/. 

Tennessee State University 
3500 John Merritt Boulevard 
Nashville, Tennessee 37209 
615.963.5331 

About Tennessee State University 

Founded in 1912, Tennessee State University is Nashville’s only public university, and is a premier, historically black university and land-grant institution offering 39 bachelor’s degree programs, 24 master’s degree programs, and eight doctoral degrees. TSU is a comprehensive research intensive institution with a R-2 Carnegie designation, and has a graduate school on its downtown Avon Williams Campus, along with the Otis Floyd Nursery Research Center in McMinnville, Tennessee. With a commitment to excellence, Tennessee State University provides students with a quality education in a nurturing and innovative environment that prepares them as alumni to be global leaders in every facet of society. Visit the University online at tnstate.edu.
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UVI to host inaugural V.I. HBCU Basketball Classic in early November

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Montgomery cancels all HBCU Classic Weekend events except football games

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Mo'ne Davis to appear on two Little League World Series broadcasts next week

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Here's a full fall schedule breakdown for Deion Sanders and Jackson State

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Monday, August 16, 2021

North Carolina A&T offers 4 Star PF Brandon Gardner

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FAMU 220 QB Club kicks off month-long fundraiser campaign for nutrition station

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Southern’s O-line lives up to reputation during team’s first scrimmage

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Which 2021 FCS Preseason Top 25 Teams Have The Toughest Schedules?

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HBCUs and Community Colleges, The Schools that Inequities Built, Should Strengthen Partnerships

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NSU Baseball Receives ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award

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FCS College Football 2021: Southwestern Athletic Conference Preview

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FCS College Football 2021: Ohio Valley Conference Preview

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Back in the Saddle: FCS Programs Returning After Skipping 2020 Season

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