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Saturday, June 11, 2022

Rachel Robertson earned Honorable Mention All-American honors in Eugene with a final score of 12.59m

Rachel Robertson earned Honorable Mention All-American honors in Eugene with a final score of 12.59m. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/AeEm5S9PFz
— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) June 11, 2022

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘂𝗽.

Rachel (@rachel2tall) warms up as she competes for a 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 in the Triple Jump!

⌚️ 5:50 PM ET / 2:50 PM PT
📺 https://t.co/zeB1ZWQaQH #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/DyF9Vv6QfT
— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) June 11, 2022

Florida A&M WR Darian Oxendine (@daydaytofly01) drops official brand and apparel line!

🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/xCvpNxEmJi
— Boosted Biz (@boosted_biz) June 11, 2022

Blessed to be able to represent my HBCU 🐍 #nilsummit @INFLCR @FAMU_FB @FAMUAthletics pic.twitter.com/wqNVLVhg09
— Day 2x....✌🏾 (@daydaytofly01) May 17, 2022

Back In That Mode… pic.twitter.com/By0fktCS2l
— Day 2x....✌🏾 (@daydaytofly01) May 11, 2022

WATCH | My take on part of the impact Jackson State coach Deion Sanders has had on HBCU football and college athletics overall | From @NFLTotalAccess | Steve Wyche

My take on part of the impact Jackson State coach Deion Sanders has had on HBCU football and college athletics overall. From @NFLTotalAccess @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/bQSEUOcE56
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) June 10, 2022

Another first-team All-America accolade for Grace Nwokocha as she finishes sixth nationally in the 200m (22.52)

Another first-team All-America accolade for Grace Nwokocha as she finishes sixth nationally in the 200m (22.52). She is the first @NCATAGGIES freshman to earn first-team honors in the 100 and 200. #HistoryMade @BigSouthSports #AggiePride @NewsRecorder1 pic.twitter.com/XkRJzk8x41
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) June 11, 2022

𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍! 🇺🇸

Grace Nwokocha (@NCATAGGIES) finishes sixth in the 200 meters with a time of 22.52!#BigSouthOTF x #NCAATF pic.twitter.com/Ndf3HJ9Z8B
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) June 11, 2022

Howard University's Jessica Wright finishes 9th in THE NATION, earning her first individual All-American designation!

🚨Jessica Wright finishes 9th in THE NATION, earning her first individual All-American designation!🚨 https://t.co/tnP0iMrxlp pic.twitter.com/NXBQO2AjTn
— Howard Track & Field/Cross Country (@HUBisonTFXC) June 11, 2022

Jessika Gbai, holder of 5️⃣ program records, wraps up her individual career at Howard by becoming the first individual All-American since Landria Buckley in 2008

𝑨𝑳𝑳-𝑨𝑴𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑪𝑨𝑵

Jessika Gbai, holder of 5️⃣ program records, wraps up her individual career at Howard by becoming the first individual All-American since Landria Buckley in 2008. Gbai is now a 2x All-American and will look to add a third designation in the 4x400m relay! pic.twitter.com/S6rF7G2rDO
— Howard Track & Field/Cross Country (@HUBisonTFXC) June 11, 2022

Former North Carolina A&T OL Rio Claytor committed to Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils

just a kid from Hawai’i …… with that being said I’m locked in 🔒💯 😈 #godeltadevils @CoachDancyVI @CoachBrowne72 @HBCUSports1 @HBCUGameday @SportVoiceJW @bigrio30 @MVSUDevilSports pic.twitter.com/tZyCRKEx65
— Rio 🇦🇸 (@poly_sauce62) June 11, 2022

Great way to start the week with a lil footwork🏃🏽‍♂️💨 #hungry #readytoeat #NoExcuses pic.twitter.com/dVnyjTR3Yg
— Rio 🇦🇸 (@poly_sauce62) June 6, 2022

Full BIO

WATCH | Top 4 all under 45s in the #NCAATF 400m final | No.1 Randolph Ross, NCAT

Top 4 all under 45s in the #NCAATF 400m final
44.13 - Randolph Ross
44.41 - Champion Allison
44.50 - Elija Godwin
44.93 - Jonathan Jonespic.twitter.com/3Nlt7tdGNL
— Travis Miller (@travismillerx13) June 11, 2022

𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍! Grace Nwokocha (@NCATAGGIES) claims sixth in the 100 meters with a time of 11.21!

𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍! 🇺🇸

Grace Nwokocha (@NCATAGGIES) claims sixth in the 100 meters with a time of 11.21!#BigSouthOTF x #NCAATF pic.twitter.com/6uweibU8QC
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) June 11, 2022

With Grace, Nwokocha becomes the first @ncataggies freshman (female or male) to earn first-team All-American honors in the 100m event (11.21). #AggiePride @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/l4txPsNyBW
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) June 11, 2022

Paula Salmon places fourth nationally in the women's 100mh (12.85) for her first-ever outdoor first-team All-American recognition

𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍! 🇺🇸

Paula Salmon (@NCATAGGIES) claims FOURTH in the 100M Hurdles with a time of 12.85!#BigSouthOTF x #NCAATF pic.twitter.com/mrgEFcPoO3
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) June 11, 2022

Paula Salmon places fourth nationally in the women's 100mh (12.85) for her first-ever outdoor first-team All-American recognition. Getting it done! @NCATAGGIES #AggiePride @ncatsuaggies @BigSouthSports pic.twitter.com/UlCpiITdT8
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) June 11, 2022

Mia Berry | After battling with a series of injuries over the last few weeks North Carolina A&T places 9th at the #NCAATF National meet

After battling with a series of injuries over the last few weeks North Carolina A&T places 9th at the #NCAATF National meet. Highlights for #NCAT include Randolph Ross becoming the first back to back 400 meter champion since 10-11 and Javonte Harding placing 3rd in the 100m pic.twitter.com/2cn03eCX5e
— Mia Berry (@iammiaberry) June 11, 2022

Meet our sixth class of Rhoden Fellows

Meet our sixth class of Rhoden Fellows

• Alexis Black - @ncatsuaggies

• @ChristianJaicee - @ASUHornetNation

• @MonetHeath01 - @HowardU

• Zoey Hodge - @_HamptonU

• Scott Lipscomb - @XULA1925

• Pam Rentz - @FAMU_1887 pic.twitter.com/8okE4rJlHM
— Andscape (@andscape) June 11, 2022

H.B.C.U. Students Show Us Their Campus Spirit

To capture the essence of life at one of the nation’s HBCUs, eight Howard University photography students documented a meaningful part of campus culture. See what they chose. https://t.co/J02f22aIiz pic.twitter.com/E2pTkTcSCO
— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 11, 2022

WATCH | Javonte Harding ( @NCATAGGIES ) places third in the 100 meters with a time of 10.08!

𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍! 🇺🇸

Javonte Harding (@NCATAGGIES) places third in the 100 meters with a time of 10.08!#BigSouthOTF x #NCAATF pic.twitter.com/aH3sjBkid7
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) June 11, 2022

Kyle T. Mosley | 2022 HBCU Football's Top-10 Most Powerful Head Coaches

Who do you believe are HBCU Football's Top-10 Most Powerful Head Coaches in 2022? @HBCULegends @ktmoze https://t.co/ttwlxaxQxQ
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) June 11, 2022

WATCH | This is why 5-Star recruits are committing to Jackson State and Deion Sanders | Deestroying

THIS IS WHY 5-STAR RECRUITS ARE COMMITTING TO JACKSON STATE.. (DEION SAN... https://t.co/R4cm80jdKg via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 11, 2022

Khari Thompson | Deestroying at Jackson State: What YouTube star said about Deion Sanders, Travis Hunter on visit

Deestroying at Jackson State: What YouTube star said about Deion Sanders, Travis Hunter on visit to campus @Deestroying https://t.co/MWHfEEta9B
— CL Sports (@CLSports) June 10, 2022

WATCH | Last season @HUBisonSports 4x400 finished #NCAATF nationals in 24th place and watched the finals from the stands. This season they’ve qualified for the finals | Mia Berry .

Last season @HUBisonSports 4x400 finished #NCAATF nationals in 24th place and watched the finals from the stands. This season they’ve qualified for the finals. After the race I talked to the team about qualifying for the finals and Jessika Gbai’s anchor leg. pic.twitter.com/PjwrhewrA2
— Mia Berry (@iammiaberry) June 11, 2022

Eddie George @EddieGeorge2727 with us on @OutKick360

Heisman Trophy Winner, NFL Legend, & Tennessee State 🏈 HC @EddieGeorge2727 joins @Outkick360 NOW ⬇️ https://t.co/GOwCemTXus
— OutKick (@Outkick) June 10, 2022

Why Students Are Choosing H.B.C.U.s: ‘4 Years Being Seen as Family’ | Todd Brown

"This is a renaissance."

The nation's HBCUs are experiencing a boom in enrollment, as they're embraced by a generation shaped by the first Black president, Black Lives Matter and shifting views on what constitutes the pinnacle of higher education. https://t.co/t3mqgCDiVJ pic.twitter.com/72A7lV24cF
— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 11, 2022

Why Students Are Choosing H.B.C.U.s: ‘4 Years Being Seen as Family’ https://t.co/2HDjxZpdMn
— Todd Brown (@ToddBro85222548) June 11, 2022

FAMU's Rachel Robertson (@rachel2tall) competes for a 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙈𝙋𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙋 in the Triple Jump today in Eugene!

Good luck, Rachel!

Bring home a National Championship back to the Highest of Seven Hills!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 https://t.co/USE2ZQ8CVL
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 11, 2022

Unfortunately, Joe Paul finished 4th in the 200m Men’s Semi Final in heat1. The best top 3 has qualified to the next round

Unfortunately, Joe Paul finished 4th in the 200m Men’s Semi Final in heat1. The best top 3 has qualified to the next round
1.Munyani Clarence, RSA-20.52 Q
2.Eseme Emmanuel Alobwede,CMR-20.73 q
3.Cisse Gue Arthur, CIV-20.73 q
4.Amoah Joseph Paul, GHA-20.89https://t.co/ZVv0W4ER7N pic.twitter.com/mLhkM6U48N
— Athletics Hour (@AthleticsHour) June 11, 2022

White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Names 2022 HBCU Scholars

Congratulations, Ayana Emmanuel, @ASUHornetNation pic.twitter.com/T1CJ7iHFqn
— White House HBCUs (@WHI_HBCUs) June 10, 2022

White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Names 2022 HBCU Scholars: https://t.co/9VkzCJxIHV
— White House HBCUs (@WHI_HBCUs) June 10, 2022

Congratulations, Nicholas McDermott pic.twitter.com/OM3rIehPRK
— White House HBCUs (@WHI_HBCUs) June 10, 2022

Congrats to the Dr. Walter L. Smith Library/Museum

Congrats to the Dr. Walter L. Smith Library/Museum pic.twitter.com/tusS0h4X75
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) June 10, 2022

FAMU Marching ‘100’ Invited to Perform at Louis Vuitton Men’s Fashion Show in Paris, France

⁦@THEMARCHING100⁩ takes the show on the road to Paris. ⁦@LRobinsonFAMU⁩ https://t.co/t3u1l8h3Hf
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) June 9, 2022

Marching 100 heads back to Paris https://t.co/QrUeUMyaUU via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 11, 2022

We see you, #FAMU! 🔥👏🏾

Florida A&M University’s @THEMARCHING100 is scheduled to appear at the @LouisVuitton Men’s Paris Fashion Week Show at the world-renown Louvre museum in Paris, France 🥁🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/6GeSfHqQhL
— Andscape (@andscape) June 10, 2022