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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

HBCUs get less than they say is needed in Build Back Better Act

Our institutions and especially Florida’s HBCU's are in critical need of this congressional support for EQUITABLE federal funding after decades of underfunding!! @marcorubio @RepAlLawsonJr https://t.co/FwgAg4mgMf
— A. Zachary Faison, Jr. (@MillennialPrez1) September 22, 2021

Pressure builds on Democratic leadership over HBCU funding

NEW: Pressure builds on Democratic leadership over HBCU funding https://t.co/UKXxeX2U1y pic.twitter.com/NQVI3pnJSG
— The Hill (@thehill) September 22, 2021

HBCUs matter and change lives! Please help #UNCF urge Congress to pass the #HBCUIgnite Act and fuel HBCUs across our nation. https://t.co/s5uk3GzPjR
— Larry Robinson (@LRobinsonFAMU) September 21, 2021

Grambling State to enforce vaccination requirement for football games

Grambling State to enforce vaccination requirement for football games https://t.co/kmwEGAAxfw
— The News-Star (@thenewsstar) September 22, 2021

The 'Deion Sanders Effect' on HBCU Football in Year One

A look at the 'Deion Sanders Effect' on HBCU Sports after his first year at JSU.https://t.co/SCpKD4CPEV
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) September 22, 2021

Cordae brings new music and gaming skills to the MEAC

“I may live in Beverly Hills … if I just stayed there all the time and not come back to my 'hood in Maryland and not come back to speak to y’all, you become disconnected and I don't want to ever be that guy.” — @Cordae https://t.co/zCmupgMEUJ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 22, 2021

WATCH: Jackson hosting Soul Filled Weekend with big SWAC football games

Jackson hosting Soul Filled Weekend with big SWAC football games https://t.co/tSu42hpHDe
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 22, 2021

Southern's powerful running game to make adjustments with starting back out for targeting

Southern's powerful running game to make adjustments with starting back out for targeting https://t.co/ZA0jY2bzpO via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 22, 2021

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

John Dell | Ram Ramblings: Big week for WSSU football team as it gears up to play first home game

Ram Ramblings: Big week for WSSU football team as it gears up to play first home game https://t.co/yBItOZ0cQg via @JournalNow
— John Dell (@johndellWSJ) September 21, 2021

MSU Volleyball Begins MEAC Play On The Road This Weekend With Trip To Carolinas

Sophomore Gabriela Hiciano and @MorganStVB🐻🏐 begin the @MEACSports season on the road this weekend @NCCUVolleyball🦅 and @scsuwvb🐶 Read🆙👉 https://t.co/rNKJh9OP05 #MorganState #TheMorganWay #TeamUA #Baltimore #CharmCity @UnderArmour @MEACSports @MorganStVB #GoBears🔶🔷
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) September 21, 2021

Fields, Pass, Bell, Carter, and Davis Rep HBCUs in Stats Perform's Top Performers in FCS Football for Week 3

Fields, Pass, Bell, Carter, and Davis Rep HBCUs in Stats Perform's Top Performers in FCS Football for Week 3 https://t.co/mTEHxiNt60
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) September 22, 2021

AKA Sorority Inc. Donates $50,000 to Boost FAMU Endowment

#FAMUNews: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. donated $50,000 to the Florida A&M University Foundation Endowment. The money was raised as part of the sorority’s efforts to boost the size of endowments at HBCUs. Catch the full story by visiting: https://t.co/ohmhwlzsUv pic.twitter.com/Ja7h9jpuvh
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) September 21, 2021

WATCH: HBCUs matter and change lives! Please help #UNCF urge Congress to pass the #HBCUIgnite Act and fuel HBCUs across our nation.

We need you help on this 30 second task. The letter to your Congressional Reps is prepared. You just need to click the link below and it will take you to the https://t.co/Dp0APTPnJo /#HBCUIgnite Act site. Complete your contact info, click next, check reps, and send. Thanks. https://t.co/p6dw8Yqvfw
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 22, 2021

HBCUs matter and change lives! Please help #UNCF urge Congress to pass the #HBCUIgnite Act and fuel HBCUs across our nation. https://t.co/s5uk3GzPjR
— Larry Robinson (@LRobinsonFAMU) September 21, 2021

North Carolina @RepAdams says she is a "no" vote if changes aren't made to how HBCU's are funded in the reconciliation bill.

Adams says she spoke to @VP Harris about this and that she agreed it's a problem. @NCCapTonight @SpecNews1CLT @SpectrumNewsDC #ncpol pic.twitter.com/oqV2o9R9Ek
— Reuben Jones (@ReubenJones1) September 21, 2021

Take Action Now - Support the HBCU IGNITE Act https://t.co/IG7r3kuMTE via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 22, 2021

Hull Leads LU on the Final Day of the Panthers Invitational

RECAP: Hull Leads Women's Golf on Second Day of the Panthers Invitational - https://t.co/RoOilBoLie #miaawg
— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) September 21, 2021

Former FAMU football players, coach offer words of encouragement for the Rattlers | Rory Sharrock

Former FAMU football players, coach offer words of encouragement for the Rattlers https://t.co/AsVn6DYAVj
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) September 21, 2021

Rory Sharrock | History is set to be made on the hardwood. The @theswac and @pac12 will play home-and-home series beginning in 2022.

History is set to be made on the hardwood. The @theswac and @pac12 will play home-and-home series beginning in 2022. #SWAC fans, see where your team falls in the scheduling. https://t.co/9et8pn61BI
— Married 2 the Game (@married2game1) September 21, 2021

Bond's Mission Golf Tournament get swinging with youth clinic

Bond's Mission Golf Tournament get swinging with youth clinic https://t.co/hnMQAhnNp7
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) September 21, 2021

2022 Class: 6'-6"/230 QB and LHP Jevarra "Air Martin" Martin Jr., receives offer from Florida A&M University

2022 QB
6’6 230 @JevarraM has a rocket for a arm, is mobile, and a leader. Him and his team are 3-0 with a very tough schedule, the kid is a winner. Multi sport athlete!
Has an offer from FAMU
Film: https://t.co/50tmGyamdu pic.twitter.com/z2uyr1QmLx
— Coach Raw (@CoachRaw_) September 21, 2021

90+⚾️💨MPH FASTBALL last weekend @PG_Scouting @JevarraM big frame and big arm 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/zhYPssUBST
— 4&1elite (@1elite4) June 30, 2021

Jevarra Martin (‘22, GA) has a big frame he uses to get down the mound. The lefty pronates well, getting ASR on his pitches. @PG_Uncommitted #NatlSelectChamp pic.twitter.com/4MKArQMYky
— Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting) June 19, 2021

Top @ScoutcastBB velo from our @NB_Baseball @P15Sports @ftrstarsseries Atlanta Combine: @rileystanford15 9️⃣5️⃣@BrettBarfield5 9️⃣2️⃣@LukeMcneillie 9️⃣1️⃣@cadengaudette 9️⃣0️⃣@cole_munhall 8️⃣8️⃣@JevarraM 8️⃣8️⃣@EvanONeill2 8️⃣8️⃣@andrewelkhill12 8️⃣8️⃣@EngertCason 8️⃣7️⃣@nateisler 8️⃣7️⃣ pic.twitter.com/h19qfoB8DR
— Future Stars Series Southeast (@fss_southeast) June 8, 2021

Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium 2021 COVID-19 Protocols Announced

Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium 2021 COVID-19 Protocols Announced https://t.co/qH9DwIFkFY
— GSU_Tigers (@GSU_TIGERS) September 21, 2021

SWAC World, let's congratulate and welcome former Ole Miss standout and 30th pick in the '98 NBA Draft, Ansu Sesay, as TSU new Player Development Coach

Tiger nation, let's congratulate and welcome former Ole Miss standout & 30th pick in the '98 NBA Draft, Ansu Sesay, as our new Player Development Coach. #GoTigers #BeLegendary | @TexasSouthern @TXSOTigers @Boy_named_Su_5 pic.twitter.com/4gjUYKrsi6
— Texas Southern Basketball (@TSUMensHoops) September 21, 2021

Ole Miss journey comes full circle for Ansu Sesay https://t.co/BbvkZqvsXZ via @247sports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 21, 2021

FMU Set To Battle University of Fort Lauderdale Wednesday

MEN'S SOCCER | PREVIEW
FMU Set To Battle University of Fort Lauderdale Wednesday https://t.co/eO5Vlc4m3c
— FMU Lions 😷 (@GoFmuLions) September 21, 2021

Clarion Ledger SWAC football rankings: Alabama A&M remains No. 1 | Rashad Milligan

Clarion Ledger SWAC football rankings: Alabama A&M remains No. 1 https://t.co/PxTj9CSWus
— CL Sports (@CLSports) September 21, 2021

WATCH: MEACFB Step in & vote on your favorite play from Week 3

#MEACFB Step in & vote on your favorite play from Week 3‼️Visit meacsports (dot) com, watch the video, vote for your fave! Poll closes @ 11 a.m. Wednesday. @SCState_Fb @SCStateAthletic @NSUSpartans @NorfolkStateFB @HUBisonSports @HUBISONFOOTBALL #MEACPride #MEACStrong pic.twitter.com/4KqLRSM7hK
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) September 21, 2021

SWAC Football Weekly Honors: Sept. 20

SWAC Football Weekly Honors: Sept. 20 #SWACFB https://t.co/9WOfOYfqVW
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) September 21, 2021

SWAC Men's Cross Runner of the Week: Sept. 21

SWAC Men's Cross Runner of the Week: Sept. 21 #SWAC https://t.co/PTFiDWLxDB
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) September 21, 2021

SWAC Women's Cross Runner of the Week: Sept. 21

SWAC Women's Cross Runner of the Week: Sept. 21 #SWAC https://t.co/dq1g7XTqog
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) September 21, 2021