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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

WATCH | Alabama A&M Marching Band will March in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

AAMU Marching Maroon and White Band @aamuband has been selected to take part in the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! #aamu @Macys #MacysParade pic.twitter.com/0RrsqxXAlr
— Alabama A&M University (@aamuedu) April 20, 2022

The Alabama A&M Marching Band announced today that it will be participating in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. https://t.co/Fx3mvQ3s7I
— WAFF 48 (@waff48) April 20, 2022

AAMU and the AAMU Marching Maroon & White Band @aamuband thank @Macys for the check to start our fundraising to perform in the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Go Bulldogs!🐶🐾 #aamu #MacysParade @Macys pic.twitter.com/x1Hj4FmiRf
— Alabama A&M University (@aamuedu) April 20, 2022

SC State's Durant says HBCU players will make draft noise

Former South Carolina State defensive back Decobie Durant recently sat down with Donal Ware of Boxtorow Media to talk about his senior season and preparation for the NFL Draft. https://t.co/7wI4xG5k5P
— The T&D (@TheTandD) April 20, 2022

Former Coppin State head women's basketball coach Laura Harper hired as head coach a Towson University

A new era starts now 🐯

Welcome to new Towson women's basketball head coach, Laura Harper 🏀

📰: https://t.co/SuemWskc4P #UnitedWeRoar | #ncaaW pic.twitter.com/YoUOkvCYi0
— Towson Women's Basketball (@Towson_WBB) April 20, 2022

Women’s Golf Wraps Up WAC Championship

Women's golf wraps up play at WAC Championship, logging Cougars’ lowest round of the week: https://t.co/W9oJ8jyCIx
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) April 20, 2022

Texas Southern Sweeps 2022 SWAC Men's and Women's Golf Championships

Texas Southern Sweeps 2022 SWAC Men's and Women's Golf Championships https://t.co/fjDi3am4t3
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 20, 2022

Two more titles are headed back to TSU. Big congratulations to both our men's and women's golf teams for winning the SWAC championship today! #TSUProud #TSUGolf pic.twitter.com/fpM62vg2Kx
— Texas Southern University (@TexasSouthern) April 20, 2022

Congratulations to the TSU men's and women's golf teams for winning the 2022 SWAC Championships! 14th title for head coach Dr. Gary Grandison pic.twitter.com/3UyHM82ILd
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) April 20, 2022

O&G STRIKEZONE is at 8pm TONIGHT!!! BE THERE!!!

O&G STRIKEZONE is at 8pm TONIGHT!!! BE THERE!!! #FAMU #RATTLERNATION pic.twitter.com/28DSnI7b5s
— Kofi Hemmingway (@Believe365) April 20, 2022

Alexis Austin ( @AlexisBAustin ) Named TSU Head Volleyball Coach

Alexis Austin (@AlexisBAustin) Named TSU Head Volleyball Coach https://t.co/jtp9cZqXem pic.twitter.com/dRd96ZXhpE
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) April 19, 2022

Jim Henry Byron Dobson | FAMU's Kortne Gosha steps down as VP and Director of Athletics

Kortne Gosha's tenure as FAMU's Vice President and Director of Athletics ended Wednesday after less than three years. https://t.co/WPNQ8atRI8
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) April 20, 2022

Effective Immediately, VP/AD Kortne Gosha Stepping Down.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 https://t.co/jdRotpBxpn
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) April 20, 2022

Ya'll, Mr. Kortne F. Gosha is up to his tricks again ...best dang AD in athletics!!!

pic.twitter.com/qhyWVy6v2m
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) April 20, 2022

Fired up about the upgrades to Gaither Gym. New regulation goals for basketball and new wood floor the SWAC champions @FAMU_VB ‼️ pic.twitter.com/RhFkBHqNBs
— Kortne F. Gosha (@KortneG) April 19, 2022

FANETO! Our Wmns Volleyball team (Current SWAC Champions) has a new competition court. Very excited to see our athletes utilize this space and win another chip!
Thanks to all the teams that helped this creation come to life #FAMU #Strike #FacilityFriday on a Wednesday #HBCU pic.twitter.com/428gB7TaF6
— Michael Caldwell (@MichaelCald__) April 20, 2022

April Allstate Update - Bragg West https://t.co/6nNigmieWg via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 20, 2022

Kicking off #FacilityFriday with some projects in our Equipment Room w/ @DougieLip34 !

-New washer and dryer Installation
-Phase one of the Wenger Corporation installation
-Exterior play clocks

Plenty more #projects to come for this area! #FAMU pic.twitter.com/XNtOiJn81x
— Michael Caldwell (@MichaelCald__) March 25, 2022

We in New Mexico with it too 🐍🍊 https://t.co/C6KKXqMqpl pic.twitter.com/P1MaDx72fA
— Sandy Cheeks ♊️ 👑💕 (@BreShayy14) April 17, 2022

#RattlerNation, see what VP Gosha (@KortneG ) has to say about the partnership with @Nike & @KingJames #FAMU | #StriveForGreatness | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/n6TLeoh3LR
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 4, 2021

Grambling State | Washington Commanders creates the Doug Williams Diversity Coaching Fellowship

We have created the Doug Williams Diversity Coaching Fellowship

This program will provide the Commanders with access to talented coaches from Historically Black Colleges and Universities
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 20, 2022

Devon POV Mason | “I Always Did Truly Believe I’d Get Here” | Fayetteville State Star Joshua Williams Hoping To Break Program’s 46-Year NFL Draft Drought

Joshua Williams is a quiet, humble, but fiery competitor who loves to lock horns with the opponent’s best. Williams will hope to hear his name called to become the first FSU Broncos player to be drafted since 1976. https://t.co/eLk7M8BiJd
— The Shadow League (@ShadowLeague) April 20, 2022

Rock Hill Set to Host Inaugural SIAC Men’s Volleyball Championship Tournament

Rock Hill Set to Host Inaugural SIAC Men’s Volleyball Championship Tournament https://t.co/qkjw9KRpWM
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 20, 2022

SIAC Unveils 2022 SIAC Men’s Volleyball All-Conference Team

SIAC Unveils 2022 SIAC Men’s Volleyball All-Conference Team https://t.co/X4UdM8jJGA
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 20, 2022

Week 10: SIAC Softball Players of the Week

Week 10: Softball Players of the Week https://t.co/xwhcrM5QX5
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 20, 2022

Week 10: SIAC Baseball Players of the Week

Week 10: Baseball Players of the Week https://t.co/61o9LLoMc1
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 20, 2022

🥍Congrats to our 7️⃣ Hampton University Men's Lacrosse Seniors⚓️

🥍Congrats to our 7️⃣MEN’S LACROSSE SENIORS⚓️ pic.twitter.com/vUjKhug6hB
— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) April 17, 2022

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— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) April 17, 2022

🥍This is what it’s all about. The journey on the field is great, but the journey in the classroom speaks to the standard of excellence we expect here at Hampton. #RESPECTTheH pic.twitter.com/QeE1qvccsm
— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) April 17, 2022

⛵️Pirates finish 4th out of 14 at the Grant. HU held onto 1st place after two days, but protests ailed the Pirates today.⚓️

⛵️Pirates finish 4th out of 14 at the Grant. HU held onto 1st place after two days, but protests ailed the Pirates today.⚓️ pic.twitter.com/EFfyDerdAi
— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) April 17, 2022

Softball's Lauryn Brooks Named President's Cup Award Recipient

Softball's Lauryn Brooks Named President's Cup Award Recipient https://t.co/d3l6B2Q0aR
— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) April 19, 2022

Carr Named to the Big South's All-Academic Team

Carr Named to the Big South's All-Academic Team https://t.co/b9D1eOB0re
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 20, 2022

A&T Women's T&F Jumps 10 Spots to No. 11 Nationally

A&T Women's T&F Jumps 10 Spots to No. 11 Nationally https://t.co/FqNkh4YLRi
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 20, 2022

Ross Jr Remains On Bowerman List, Aggies Move Into Top-15

He is still on the LIST!! @USTFCCCA @jun1or_77 @NCATAGGIES @BigSouthSports https://t.co/tDCx9WvNvE
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) April 19, 2022

Mike Organ | Former TSU football star Chris Rowland, a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Stars, tied with Jojo Ward (Houston Gamblers) for most catches in USFL.

Former TSU football star Chris Rowland, a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Stars, tied with Jojo Ward (Houston Gamblers) for most catches in USFL. https://t.co/OwXXIuOfkt
— Mike Organ (@MikeOrganWriter) April 20, 2022

Vega Named Individual Sport Winner For Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar Awards

#MEACBWL @MorganStBears' Vega Named Individual Sport Winner for Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar Awards #MEACPride https://t.co/9YNHE0etKx
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) April 20, 2022

Howard's Odom Accepts Sponsor Exemption to Wells Fargo Championship

#MEACGLF @HUBisonSports' Odom Accepts Sponsor Exemption to Wells Fargo Championship #MEACPride https://t.co/XdRcD4DDdT
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) April 20, 2022

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

#MEACTF @MEACSports Announce Weekly Track & Field Honors, presented by @CocaCola #MEACPride https://t.co/3KPeOrZfBR
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) April 20, 2022