A THREAD on the $30 billion HBCU cut lie: It's a lie. Critical thinking and understanding context have officially died in America. So folks are sharing this propaganda recklessly. So let me give some facts. 1/ pic.twitter.com/hlUDrBIXEA
— Walter M. Kimbrough (@HipHopPrez) October 5, 2021
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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
A THREAD on the $30 billion HBCU cut lie: It's a lie. Critical thinking and understanding context have officially died in America. So folks are sharing this propaganda recklessly. So let me give some facts. 1/
WATCH | Deion Sanders previews upcoming matchup with Alabama A&M
Deion Sanders previews upcoming matchup with Alabama A&M https://t.co/vQv1YsPmvz
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 6, 2021
MSU Men’s Basketball 2021-22 Non-conference Schedule Announced
Men’s Basketball 2021-22 Non-conference Schedule Announced https://t.co/EsibC12K50
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 6, 2021
NCAA now 24 hours from expanding scholarship numbers
NCAA planning to expand scholarship numbers today https://t.co/rhG9xmNpUC via @JohnDBrice1
— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) October 6, 2021
AP: Flush with COVID-19 aid, schools steer funding to sports
Congress this year sent $123 billion to schools across the U.S. to help them recover from the pandemic. The AP has found that some have spent part of their windfall on new stadium turf, weight rooms and other athletic facilities. @cbinkley. https://t.co/MP37rddLhh
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 6, 2021
WATCH | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. International President and CEO Dr. Glenda Glover is taking the sorority’s advocacy for HBCUs to Capitol Hill. Don’t miss her testimony today at 11am CDT/Noon EDT.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. International President and CEO Dr. Glenda Glover is taking the sorority’s advocacy for HBCUs to Capitol Hill. Don’t miss her testimony today at 11am CDT/Noon EDT. Watch at https://t.co/mKkQ0sJbYr#HBCUforLife #PassIgniteHBCUs pic.twitter.com/Ry5DAMK9mk
— Alpha Kappa Alpha (@akasorority1908) October 6, 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/Aa4TCJbB8I
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 6, 2021
WSSU, defending CIAA champion, will have a new look as it opens season
The Rams have two starters back and 11 newcomers to Coach Cleo Hill Jr.'s team that was picked second in the CIAA preseason poll https://t.co/Bsp2rXsVki
— Winston-Salem Journal (@JournalNow) October 6, 2021
Jackson State launches PREMIER to prepare student-athletes for NIL era
Jackson State is the first #HBCU to sign an exclusive agreement with @Opendorse to provide student-athletes with education and resource opportunities to capitalize on their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL).
— Jackson State U. (@JacksonStateU) October 6, 2021
🔗: https://t.co/ythDO2G4kb pic.twitter.com/PX4N6JsI3B
MEAC Announces Weekly Cross Country Honors, presented by Coca-Cola
#MEACXC @MEACSports Announces Weekly Cross Country Honors, presented by @CocaCola #MEACPride #MEACStrong https://t.co/YOCtEJ7VHi
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) October 6, 2021
Congrats Kam Ward on being named the @TheSIAC Offensive Player of the Week.
Congrats Kam Ward on being named the @TheSIAC Offensive Player of the Week. #GOGOLD #BLEEDBLUE @AlbanyStateUniv @ASUGoldenRamsFB @asu_sle1903 @ASU_SGA1903 @asucheer_ pic.twitter.com/OVo0H8aI5T
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) October 6, 2021
First 200 people get free pizza and drink! | Lady Tigers Volleyball team take on PV tonight at 6!
Lady Tigers Volleyball team take on PV tonight at 6! 🏐🏐🏐
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) October 6, 2021
Come out and support!🐯
First 200 people get free pizza and drink!🍕 pic.twitter.com/NMkrnRWBNW
Morgan State to host Washington Wizards open practice on Monday, Oct. 11
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) October 6, 2021
John Thompson III, @WashWizards' SVP of player development and engagement, said the franchise's roots in Baltimore made sense for the team to contact @MorganStBears.
— Edward Lee☀️ (@EdwardLeeSun) October 6, 2021
“We just want to take steps to reach back to that market and strengthen our relationship with Baltimore,” he said. https://t.co/TintHr9hAS
Morgan State to host Washington Wizards open practice on Monday https://t.co/6vblfREOQD
— Baltimore Sun Sports (@BaltSunSports) October 5, 2021
MEAC FB Plays of the Week Nominees - Week 05 - Your Vote, Your Choice!
Step in & VOTE on your favorite play from Week 5 - Visit https://t.co/c6rcZaBW0h, scroll to the fan poll, & vote for your fave‼️Hurry - poll closes at 11am on Wednesday‼️https://t.co/MVTxEEMLif
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) October 5, 2021
@NCCUAthletics @DSUHornets @HUBisonSports @NSUSpartans @MorganStBears
MEAC Celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
#MEACNews @MEACSports Celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month #SomosMEAC #MEACPride #MEACStrong https://t.co/ob42s5v2Yn
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) September 30, 2021
Kevin B. Blackistone | Black athletes found their voice in 2020. They should use it to promote vaccines.
Black athletes found their voice in 2020. They should use it to promote vaccines. https://t.co/sYSVXrvZLY via @phillytrib
— Donald Hunt (@DHuntTrib) October 6, 2021
DSU Announces 2021-22 Women's Hoops Schedule
DSU ANNOUNCES 2021-22 WOMEN’S HOOPS SCHEDULE https://t.co/fDiRCKfsvh
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) October 5, 2021
Student loan forgiveness: Half a million people to benefit from overhaul, some immediately | Chris Quintana USA TODAY
Student loan forgiveness: Half a million people to benefit from overhaul, some immediately https://t.co/KbP0mnkrcD via @elpasotimes
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 6, 2021
‘Playing Long Ball’ | A new partnership supports 28 HBCUs
A new partnership supports 28 HBCUs https://t.co/4FlN0zzgOG
— Walter M. Kimbrough (@HipHopPrez) October 6, 2021
The School That Aspires to Be a Basketball Factory (Not That Kind)
We’re not out to win championships. The @nytimes explains here👉🏾 https://t.co/P6B7rglYmt pic.twitter.com/KXcHROSd6K
— Earl Monroe New Renaissance School (@EMNRSchoolNYC) October 6, 2021
A Jubilee: Can HBCU Publications Revamp Education?
A Jubilee: Can HBCU Publications Revamp Education? https://t.co/98r3MpdAfG
— LT Wynn (@Pubhistorian) October 6, 2021
Tiarra Smith and Eric Thomas take #CIAAXC Weekly Honors # 4
Tiarra Smith and Eric Thomas take #CIAAXC Weekly Honors # 4‼️
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) October 5, 2021
📄: https://t.co/w1kMIvUlCw pic.twitter.com/qlVxYuipQC
2021 CIAA Basketball Media Day: Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams & Al Hutchinson
CIAA Basketball Media Day is HERE‼️🏀
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) October 6, 2021
Tune in to Commissioner McWilliams & Visit Baltimore President and CEO Al Hutchinson as they sit down with Stan Lewter to discuss the upcoming basketball tournament in Baltimore. #CreatingNewLegacies
🔗 https://t.co/Bp522IATGz pic.twitter.com/rBHaOLNQlt
CIAA Announces 2021-22 Men's & Women's Basketball Preseason All-Conference Teams and Predicted Order of Finish
We're baaaack‼️🏀 Check out the 2021 #CIAAHoops Predicted Order of Finish for Men's and Women's Basketball! #CreatingNewLegacies
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) October 6, 2021
📄 https://t.co/BmCdvutixO pic.twitter.com/10D7OtPjRm
WSSU's offensive coordinator Lawrence Kershaw resigns on the heels of blowout loss to Chowan | John Dell
They grow up so fast. Kam Smith was leading the Rams to the Division II national championship in 2012. Now, 11 years later he'll be calling plays for WSSU.....https://t.co/KovB3fiaSq
— John Dell (@johndellWSJ) October 6, 2021
Ram Ramblings: WSSU trying hard to look ahead after blowout loss to Chowan last weekend | John Dell
Robert Massey said: “It’s the most frustrated I’ve ever been in my coaching career.” https://t.co/wfG5gtOvDj
— Winston-Salem Journal (@JournalNow) October 5, 2021