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Thursday, April 14, 2022

CO '24 5⭐| Duncanville (Tex.) LB Colin Simmons, the top player in Texas offered by Coach Willie Simmons and Florida A&M

Duncanville EDGE Colin Simmons debuts as the No. 1 overall player in the 2024 class on Rivals. https://t.co/3mq5aIe4zF pic.twitter.com/XOonNYOzU9
— Cole Patterson (@RivalsCole) March 7, 2022

Blessed To Receive My First HBCU ! College Offer From Florida A&M University 🟢🟠 #HBCU🐍 @HCWillieSimmons @Coach2Bless @FAMU_FB pic.twitter.com/RpbsyPXQ6X
— Colin Simmons ✍🏾 Call Me D1🚶🏾‍♂️ (@ColinSimmons__) April 14, 2022

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#1 in Tx♾️ https://t.co/Uxxn3iyQE4
— Colin Simmons ✍🏾 Call Me D1🚶🏾‍♂️ (@ColinSimmons__) April 6, 2022

CO '24 OL | Coach Willie Simmons and Florida A&M Offers Jimmy Williams III, American Heritage School Plantation (FL)

@3timesjw is a C/O 24 offensive lineman for @AH_Athletics. He is a powerful, agile, aggressive offensive lineman who is impactful as a run and pass blocker. Look for him to continue to make an impact on the line. 🎥 https://t.co/qg70Cp0QEX pic.twitter.com/i5g2RXoUHV
— SoFla Recruiting (@soflarecruiting) March 15, 2022

Rising Stars Top 10 Offensive Tackles in South Florida (Class of 2024) is currently on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/MezTQ8bXOE
— Rising Stars (@JerryRecruiting) March 23, 2022

Blessed to receive an offer from Florida A&M University 🟠🟢🙏🏾@Coach2Bless @HCWillieSimmons @larryblustein @JerryRecruiting @TheCribSouthFLA @247fbrecruiting @ahspatfootball pic.twitter.com/ZPf4E3hnhT
— Jimmy Williams III (@3timesJw) April 14, 2022

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

TSU Volleyball signs three collegiate transfers to our squad

Volleyball Signs Three Collegiate Transfers#TSUVB x #RoarCity https://t.co/GiTC9BWH7W
— TSU Volleyball (@TSUTigersVB) April 13, 2022

We are excited to welcome three collegiate transfers to our squad.

Login Williams, Johanna Alcantara and Celestial Miller revamp the 2022 roster with veteran leadership, postseason experience and proven talent.

Continued.. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/K0AK0xK7YK
— TSU Volleyball (@TSUTigersVB) April 13, 2022

@UT_HistDept is proud to present "Blood, Sweat & Tears: Jake Gaither, Florida A&M, and the History of Black College Football”

Th. Apr. 21 @ Noon! @UT_HistDept is proud to present "Blood, Sweat & Tears: Jake Gaither, Florida A&M, and the History of Black College Football” @UNC_Press, a book talk by Dr. Derrick E. White @blackstar1906 @UKYHistory @UK_AAAS. GAR 4.100. Full Details: https://t.co/Z9WHTY6Sia. pic.twitter.com/cJ9FpSnfFg
— UT History Department (@UT_HistDept) April 13, 2022

Support For Our Klein Family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏

If you are able to, please donate to help his family: https://t.co/z7FfEwohPZ
— Evan Klein (@Eklein99) April 14, 2022

TONS of value in this Draft class 👀

Check out the full list of gems ⬇️https://t.co/syv9p4I1oi
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 12, 2022

Pioneering Pirates paving way in men's lacrosse

Hampton boasts the first and, to date, only Division I men's lacrosse program at an HBCU. Enjoyed learning about the history and the pillars that are the backbone of the program.@WTKR3 @HUAthletics1868 @Hampton_MLAX https://t.co/23SYj7vfLN
— Marc Davis (@marcdavissports) April 13, 2022

ASU Coach Taylor, Track and Baseball athletes strike a pose before they participate in the “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” Awareness March

ASU Coach Taylor, Track and Baseball athletes strike a pose before they participate in the “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” Awareness March pic.twitter.com/uFX7eKjVFR
— Darlene Moore (@mrstrack09) April 14, 2022

Our ASU Athletics Staff & Student-athletes participated in the “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” Awareness March Today. 👠 pic.twitter.com/VlBrhR866G
— Darlene Moore (@mrstrack09) April 14, 2022

Hornets fall to Bears in perfect game

HORNETS FALL TO BEARS IN PERFECT GAME https://t.co/uYKDkxF67H
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) April 14, 2022

The Future Starts Here! BCU Spring Signing Period!!

https://t.co/uxgNGYaSRS
— Bethune-Cookman WBB (@BCUWBB) April 14, 2022

The Cats add a sniper!

Welcome to Wildcat Nation, Daimoni! #NewBreed2022 pic.twitter.com/ln440oeTtH
— Bethune-Cookman WBB (@BCUWBB) April 13, 2022

She's a walking double-double.

Welcome to Wildcat Nation, Crystal! #NewBreed2022 pic.twitter.com/AtbkNEn9pt
— Bethune-Cookman WBB (@BCUWBB) April 14, 2022

She checks all the boxes.

Welcome to Wildcat Nation, D’Shantae! #NewBreed2022 pic.twitter.com/X8j2QgJmiu
— Bethune-Cookman WBB (@BCUWBB) April 14, 2022

She's a bucket.

Welcome to Wildcat Nation, Kerrighan! #NewBreed2022 pic.twitter.com/i6Tu5TpeVp
— Bethune-Cookman WBB (@BCUWBB) April 14, 2022

She can do it all, and she'll be doing it in Daytona Beach.

Welcome to Wildcat Nation, O'Mariyah! #NewBreed2022 pic.twitter.com/apZOqpVqkz
— Bethune-Cookman WBB (@BCUWBB) April 14, 2022

She'll stuff the stat sheet.

Welcome to Wildcat Nation, Kari! #NewBreed2022 pic.twitter.com/QJfHg02JOV
— Bethune-Cookman WBB (@BCUWBB) April 13, 2022

Grayson Wins A Pair of MEAC Weekly Accolades - Howard University

ICYMI: @HUBisonTennis' Grayson Wins A Pair of @MEACSports Weekly Accolades #BleedBlue #MEACTEN https://t.co/9OPIeumLB5
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) April 14, 2022

Jackson State Tigers 4⭐ DL Coynis Miller has hit the transfer portal | 6'-2"/300

“When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen." -Isaiah 60:22 pic.twitter.com/K1wT3XTzCA
— JackBoy💤 (@JuneTv_) April 13, 2022

The @HoustonTexans and TSU announced a new partnership during a reception honoring Texans head coach Lovie Smith

The @HoustonTexans and TSU announced a new partnership during a reception honoring Texans head coach Lovie Smith. The partnership focuses improving athletics facilities and funding scholarship opportunities for female student athletes. #TSUProud #HoustonTexans
— Texas Southern University (@TexasSouthern) April 14, 2022

#TSUProud of our new partnership with @HoustonTexans! https://t.co/Bvjg2T9thz pic.twitter.com/nDIhj2ssns
— Texas Southern University (@TexasSouthern) April 13, 2022

It will also create opportunities that will provide access to professional development, internships, and mentoring for TSU students, faculty, staff, and athletics leadership. #TSUProud #HoustonTexans pic.twitter.com/8rgnSpIHJS
— Texas Southern University (@TexasSouthern) April 14, 2022

2025 Snellville (GA) Grayson high school 6’8 forward Amir Taylor offered by North Carolina A&T State University

Truly Blessed to receive my first d1 offer from North Carolina A&T pic.twitter.com/jUws7L5257
— Amir Taylor (@Amir2tuff5) April 13, 2022

2021-22 @OfficialGHSA Boys Basketball All-State Honors

Class 7A

Player of the Year: @londonejohnson (@NorcrossHoops)

FULL HONORS: https://t.co/rek4ND8dK5 @StephonCastle @Amir2tuff5 @ThomasAllard11 @Delrecco2 @Dylangary23 pic.twitter.com/h4NcOWs25G
— Kyle Sandy (@KyleSandy355) March 21, 2022

Player Rankings Update: 2025 Top Bigs@CalebWilson2025 @brysontiller_11 @Amir2tuff5 @DanielDaramol13 @jacksonmcvey40 https://t.co/fACHxdRYnH
— Prep Hoops Georgia (@PrepHoopsGA) March 10, 2022

i’m proud to receive my 2nd offer from university of north carolina greensboro 💛💙 pic.twitter.com/QZ11xfJacn
— Amir Taylor (@Amir2tuff5) April 13, 2022

Alabama A&M Baseball Prepares To Take On Bethune-Cookman at James Clemens High School

Alabama A&M Baseball Prepares To Take On Bethune-Cookman at James Clemens High School https://t.co/xKxxcdrhNm
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2022

MEAC Announces Weekly Tennis Honors, presented by Coca-Cola

MEAC Announces Weekly Tennis Honors, presented by Coca-Cola https://t.co/lACPtMrW5y
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2022

MEAC Announces Weekly Track & Field Honors, presented by Coca-Cola

MEAC Announces Weekly Track https://t.co/hkzMCWgknz
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2022

Howard Wins MEAC Esports Crowns in Three Games for Spring Season

Howard Wins MEAC Esports Crowns in Three Games for Spring Season https://t.co/vgJfO5cHEG
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 14, 2022

Today JSU named the CSET atrium after esteemed alumnus Brig. Gen. Robert Crear, who has spent his life serving our country, state, city & @JacksonStateU

Today we named the CSET atrium after esteemed alumnus Brig. Gen. Robert Crear, who has spent his life serving our country, state, city & @JacksonStateU Thank u to his friend John Nau, CEO of Silver Eagle Distributors, who generously gifted $1 million to JSU, making this possible pic.twitter.com/KvR5eSrajT
— Thomas Hudson, J.D. (@JSUPrez) April 13, 2022

NAIA Welcomes Four New Members

NAIA Welcomes Four New Members https://t.co/uzlTJpjyXA
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 13, 2022

Howard to Host 2022 MEAC Men's Golf Championship

#MEACMGOLF @HUBisonSports to Host 2022 @MEACSports Men's Golf Championship #MEACPride #MEACStrong https://t.co/hLuE8WUI3Q
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) April 13, 2022

SCSU's Rassif earns MEAC honor

SCSU's Rassif earns MEAC honor https://t.co/dLQDTdlhUI
— The T&D (@TheTandD) April 13, 2022

Howard University President Wayne Frederick to retire in 2024

Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick will retire in June 2024, trustees at the school announced this afternoon. #hbcu #howard #washingtondc #highered https://t.co/qF1A9SRXoK
— Education News Flash (@ednewsflash) April 13, 2022

Vernette Skeete, Co-Associate Head Coach at Texas A&M named new Women's Basketball coach at Texas Southern University

Vernette Skeete (@CoachSkeete) Named Head Women's (@TSUwomenshoops) Basketball Coach https://t.co/kiA5qJE3b7
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) April 13, 2022

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#Breaking

Vernette Skeete has been named Head Coach at Texas Southern.

Congrats @CoachSkeete pic.twitter.com/vkQMiAleVB
— World Exposure Report WBB (@WorldExposureWB) April 14, 2022

WATCH | Texans Head Coach @LovieSmith with members of the Texas Southern football team | Mark Berman

#Texans Head Coach @LovieSmith with members of the Texas Southern football team. @TXSOTigers pic.twitter.com/shZT6FYFJX
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) April 13, 2022