Our Senior Advisor for @DeiRising @drmarcusbright wrote this piece for @DiverseIssues back on MLK Day about our national #equalityandinclusionnight campaign.
— Rising Coaches (@RisingCoaches) February 19, 2022
We are just scratching the surface of the impact we will make through sports https://t.co/URuOyRV6tz
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Friday, February 18, 2022
Marcus Bright | College Athletes May Be the Key to Advancing Dr. King’s Final Campaign
PVAMU Women's Indoor Track and Field Wins Back-to-Back SWAC Championship
Women's Indoor Track and Field Wins Back-to-Back SWAC Championship https://t.co/zgLj6bSIKr
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) February 19, 2022
PVAMU Men's Track & Field Close Out Indoor Season as 2022 SWAC Champions
Men's Track & Field Close Out Indoor Season as 2022 SWAC Champions https://t.co/hR5cVSoPLG
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) February 19, 2022
Eddie Wooten | N.C. A&T to the CAA: A look inside the move to a new conference
New at https://t.co/Op8ZJbkGnH: More on the move by @NCATAGGIES @ncatsuaggies to @CAAsports, approved by A&T trustees today. #AggiePridehttps://t.co/GVqJ4lmsd5
— Eddie Wooten (@EddieWootenNR) February 19, 2022
Rattlers Look to Extend Home Win Streak Versus Alabama State Saturday.
Rattlers Look to Extend Home Win Streak Versus Alabama State Saturday.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig https://t.co/YlgYuTO426
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) February 19, 2022
Bethune-Cookman baseball ready for tough schedule, first SWAC season
Bethune-Cookman baseball ready for tough schedule, first SWAC season https://t.co/GIlkEDbGYO
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2022
Cris’Deona Beasley named SWAC Pitcher of the Week!
Cris’Deona Beasley named SWAC Pitcher of the Week!
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) February 18, 2022
Beasley was a strikeout machine opening weekend as she struck out 13 batters in three games. She also held opposing batters to a batting average of .211.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/hYaKEl1JaZ
Big South Conference Statement on Membership Transition
Big South Conference Statement on Membership Transitionhttps://t.co/Ykq5yscLAg
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) February 18, 2022
We are A&T! @NCATAGGIES https://t.co/b6veEvzLN4
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) February 18, 2022
Stillman Athletics inks apparel supply deal with New Balance, BSN
Historic day for our athletics program and @newbalance. Aligning with New Balance will provide a new level of support for our student-athletes! https://t.co/DuZ0amlMSc
— Stillman College (@StillmanCollege) February 17, 2022
@TheRealJRSmith has partnered with @Complexity to host a Call of Duty Warzone tournament for HBCU students
.@TheRealJRSmith has partnered with @Complexity to host a Call of Duty Warzone tournament for HBCU students.
— Boardroom (@boardroom) February 18, 2022
The tourney will be streamed on Twitch on February 28th — prize pool includes $10,000. pic.twitter.com/zWbncgIXMs
Preview: Chicago State Men's Basketball vs. Tarleton Feb. 19 at 2 p.m.
Preview: Chicago State Men's Basketball vs. Tarleton Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. https://t.co/hvj7QN5iB7
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) February 18, 2022
Just this week, the NSA designated BSU as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
Did you know @BowieState is the oldest Historically Black College in MD and one of the ten oldest in the US? Just this week, the NSA designated BSU as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
— Bowie Maryland (@CityofBowie) February 18, 2022
Info: https://t.co/AylKYtLI2L pic.twitter.com/4GYWA5vf9Y
Preview | Women's basketball travels to Tarleton
Preview | Women's basketball travels to Tarleton: https://t.co/VoRDfob1mI
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) February 18, 2022
Miles beats Kentucky State
Miles beats Kentucky State https://t.co/9BDAf3C1gy
— Miles Golden Bears (@GoldenBearsofMC) February 18, 2022
Ross Dellenger | C-USA Standoff the Latest in a String of Messy Disputes in NCAA
How do two conferences not know what schools will be in their league in 7 months?
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) February 17, 2022
In the latest Realignment War, C-USA is in a standoff with three schools & poised to seek injunctive relief. A divided NCAA has another messy fight.
“Everybody is dug in.”https://t.co/ZtOHAPDEmU
Khari Thompson | Only one FCS FB program has averaged 40k+ fans in a season
Only one FCS FB program has averaged 40k+ fans in a season.
— Khari Thompson (@_KhariThompson) February 17, 2022
Jackson State University. This past season.
A stat that pops into my head whenever there’s HBCU conference realignment news...
BSU's Wesley Bowers on how it feels to play one last time (collegiately) in the HBCU Legacy Bowl game with his teammates
@bowiestatefb’s Wesley Bowers on how it feels to play one last time (collegiately) in the @HBCULegacyBowl game with his teammates.#bulldognation pic.twitter.com/edp37hD6q5
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) February 18, 2022
WATCH | Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe Continues To Realize His Dreams!
Proof positive you can get anywhere from here #SSU #SSUisBlackHistory https://t.co/b6TTYJ1FRK
— Savannah State (@savannahstate) February 18, 2022
Congratulations to @KYSUFB Jonatan Ward for winning the Golden Touch Award
Congratulations to @KYSUFB Jonatan Ward for winning the Golden Touch Award presented by former Minnesota Vikings punter, football pioneer and @BCFHOF Inductee Greg Coleman and the @Vikings.
— HBCU Legacy Bowl (@HBCULegacyBowl) February 18, 2022
The award is presented annually to the best punter in Black College Football. #HBCUs pic.twitter.com/kYnI8T1CEg
WATCH | @FAMU_1887 broadcast journalism major Aschbel Lamarre shared his experience thus far
Another great day from the HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Fair presented by the @Saints w/ students from many HBCUs in attendance. @FAMU_1887 broadcast journalism major Aschbel Lamarre shared his experience thus far. @BuckyBrooks pic.twitter.com/Mlfrp6uKgp
— HBCU Legacy Bowl (@HBCULegacyBowl) February 18, 2022
SCSU SGA president creates 'HBCU Day' bill
Thanks to South Carolina State University’s Student Government Association President Javonni D. Ayers, every third Tuesday in February will now be known as HBCU Day in the state of South Carolina. https://t.co/Kf67etsKWD
— The T&D (@TheTandD) February 18, 2022
Todd Simmons | It's official: N.C. A&T will join Colonial Athletic Association
BREAKING: #NCAT Board of Trustees unanimously approves move to @CAASports, with all sports but football and bowling beginning competition in the CAA as of July 1. Football to move July 2023 and Bowling to remain in the @MEACSports conference.
— Todd Simmons (@tmsimmons) February 18, 2022
Details coming....
Wow: According to new data released today by @NACUBO and the #NCAT Board of Trustees, A&T had the most endowment growth among ALL higher ed campuses in NC in FY21
— Todd Simmons (@tmsimmons) February 18, 2022
AND
has the largest endowment among public #HBCUs, now valued at $172.4 million.
AND
We're Nowhere. Near. Done.
It's official: N.C. A&T will join Colonial Athletic Association https://t.co/e1BAVBrLBH via @NewsandRecord
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2022
SWAC Baseball Game Day: Feb. 18-20
SWAC Baseball Game Day: Feb. 18-20 #SWAChttps://t.co/HimTYcMa1Q
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) February 18, 2022
SWAC Softball Game Day: Feb. 18-20
SWAC Softball Game Day: Feb. 18-20 #SWACSB https://t.co/2txDvfG4Ih
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) February 18, 2022
Ezekiel J. Walker | Deion Sanders Wants To Build New Stadium at Jackson State
"It is for the city. Our mayor is here. We are not paying for it. I'm letting you know. It's going to be free because we made a lot of money for this city and we want some of it back," Coach Sanders told Jackson City Council.https://t.co/ZOoITK0MQ2
— The Black Wall Street Times (@TheBWSTimes) February 18, 2022