Lightning strike ignites fire on chapel roof at HBCU near Charlotte https://t.co/sNe7gkIvMp
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
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Friday, June 17, 2022
Charlotte Kramon | Lightning strike ignites fire on chapel roof at HBCU near Charlotte
"A Reason to Celebrate": Florida Memorial University Will Retain Its Accreditation | Alex Deluca
"A Reason to Celebrate": Florida Memorial University Will Retain Its Accreditation https://t.co/fca70nMCni
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
FMU The ROAR at Soundcheck 2022 | FULL Performance https://t.co/OZ7sMckTRu via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
Chicago State University Jessica Poole selected to serve as 2022-23 CoSIDA President
So excited to lead @CoSIDAnews From barely seeing any black women in our industry to leading the organization … I’m truly blessed! https://t.co/DAqEL4OaMq
— JessPoole (@JessPooleA2) June 17, 2022
2/2 @ChiStateCougars' @JessPooleA2 becomes the first Black female and 6th woman overall to serve as CoSIDA President; @Varsity_Blues' Mary Beth Challoner is 1st Canadian to serve in our officer rotation. Significant advancements & achievements!#TitleIX50 #DiversityandInclusion pic.twitter.com/9pB1zQaW8Y
— CoSIDA (@CoSIDAnews) June 17, 2022
Chicago State Student-Athletes Excel in the Classroom
ICYMI, Chicago State student-athletes continued to thrive in the classroom this past semester.
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) June 10, 2022
📰 https://t.co/VCWx3UORKM#OurChampionshipEra pic.twitter.com/JiGSH3lI3Z
Introducing the next head coach of @ChiStateMSoccer: Norris Howze.
Introducing the next head coach of @ChiStateMSoccer: Norris Howze.
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) June 15, 2022
Howze takes the reins after one year as assistant coach.
📰 https://t.co/T4V4gHM7GX pic.twitter.com/7hoiqXJAzL
Six Chicago State teams earn perfect single-season Academic Progress Rates (APR) this year
Student-𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞.
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) June 17, 2022
Six Chicago State teams earn perfect single-season Academic Progress Rates (APR) this year.
📰 https://t.co/IdJO9Zjsjh pic.twitter.com/Dguk8D4PRD
SAU Athletics Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Class
SAU Athletics Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Class @sau_news @coachbowser2 @ciaaforlife @chrisclark_ @trayabc11 @wralsportsfan @wrallena @thechriswillpod @thecaronews @tritribune @hbcugameday @wncn https://t.co/IMhiFAcLhV
— SAU Athletics (@SAUFalcons) June 17, 2022
All #SWAC football teams with a @CelebrationBowl trophy raise your hand 🙋♂️
All #SWAC football teams with a @CelebrationBowl trophy raise your hand 🙋♂️
— Grambling State Football 🐯 (@GSUFootball01) June 17, 2022
Spoiler alert: It’s us😎#ThisIsTheG | #GramFam🐯 pic.twitter.com/2cXNOKu4vo
SYWACIA Protégé, Tayler Banks, worked with executives & directors as a runner during her SYWACIA/CBS Sports internship for the NCAA Final Four.
SYWACIA Protégé, Tayler Banks, worked with executives & directors as a runner during her SYWACIA/CBS Sports internship for the NCAA Final Four. “This internship experience really opened my eyes to how the show-biz industry works,” she said. @danyelle022 @cbssports @Womenssportfdn pic.twitter.com/sDhWfPuyi5
— Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes (@KikiBakerBarnes) June 17, 2022
Former Ball State WR Chevalier Brenson, 3⭐️ 6’4 225 Class of '21, committed to Coach Eddie George and Tennessee State
All Glory To God💯 pic.twitter.com/1gE6GOYSst
— Chevalier “karate” Brenson (@chevalierbren) June 17, 2022
2021 3-star WR Chevalier Brenson entered the transfer portal; had two receptions for 21 yards during his true freshman season with Ball Statehttps://t.co/yb8igBGdSg
— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) March 25, 2022
Malcolm Legette and Melvin Hunter from Wilson High School in Florence, SC committed to Voorhees University T&F
We are pleased to introduce our newest Tigers, Malcolm Legette, and Melvin Hunter, from Wilson High School in Florence, SC. This fall, they will join the Voorhees family and the Track and Field team. Welcome to the Next Level of Excellence. pic.twitter.com/l3b14UVdGI
— Voorhees University (@TheVoorheesU) June 17, 2022
#LUWBB Adds Shae Routt for 2022-23 Campaign
#LUWBB Adds Shae Routt for 2022-23 Campaign#goLions #FeartheRoar #Relentless pic.twitter.com/fQvFHJPYWS
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) June 17, 2022
#LUWBB Signs Katrina Christian for 2022-23 Season
#LUWBB Signs Katrina Christian for 2022-23 Season#goLions #FeartheRoar #Relentless pic.twitter.com/K8Sxm5i76h
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) June 17, 2022
It's #FAMUFriday🐍💚🧡 and it's #NationalMascotDay! T
It's #FAMUFriday🐍💚🧡 and it's #NationalMascotDay! There isn't a mascot more hype and ready to represent their institution than Lady Venom and Venom! We are celebrating them all day! Drop the 🐍 below if you agree!
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) June 17, 2022
📸: @shotsbystapleton pic.twitter.com/8ly8e1afdP
#NationalMascotDay: It's a celebration on the #Hill for #NationalMascotDay🐍! There's nothing like Venom and that #RattlerPride! 💪🏾🧡💚 pic.twitter.com/yb8gZVFxQ7
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) June 17, 2022
#NationalMascotDay: Venom and Lady Venom are always ready! We can't wait to #Strike on some Tigers this semester 😂😉 #LeaveNoDoubt #FAMUFootball pic.twitter.com/oiOw5LS8b8
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) June 17, 2022
#NationalMascotDay ✨
— Thai Floyd (@thaiafloyd) June 17, 2022
I love you, Venom! 🐍 pic.twitter.com/LZ6vbxYphv
#Vikings Legend Sammy White will be inducted into the @BCFHOF this weekend.
#Vikings Legend Sammy White will be inducted into the @BCFHOF this weekend.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 17, 2022
White was a star for @GSUFootball01, finishing his college career with 43 total touchdowns (26 receiving) and 3,287 total yards (2,169 receiving).
Former Morgan Standout Baxter Continues Pro Career Overseas
#MEACMBB Former @MorganStBears Standout Baxter Continues Pro Career Overseas #MEACPride https://t.co/tE45c80LCW
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) June 17, 2022
MEAC Title IX 50th Anniversary: Charlene Johnson
#MEACPride @MEACSports Title IX 50th Anniversary: Charlene Johnson of @SCStateAthletic https://t.co/o2ZXsXztMR
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) June 17, 2022
MEAC Title IX 50th Anniversary: Athletics Administration
MEAC Title IX 50th Anniversary: Athletics Administration https://t.co/2ZaLlrhyYx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
Oliver, Cousins Take Home USTFCCCA Mid-Atlantic Regional Honors
#MEACTF @HUBisonSports' Oliver, Cousins Take Home @USTFCCCA Mid-Atlantic Regional Honors #MEACPride https://t.co/NfPgBV0SCM
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) June 16, 2022
🏆𝐶𝑂𝐴𝐶𝐻 𝑂𝐹 𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑌𝐸𝐴𝑅🏆
— Howard Track & Field/Cross Country (@HUBisonTFXC) June 16, 2022
"It’s an honor to be voted upon by my peers for this award," said Cousins, who focuses primarily on the long sprints/relays "This is an accomplishment of an amazing team, who had a phenomenal season, while working with the best coaching staff" pic.twitter.com/RI2EcxFsLJ
🏆𝐶𝑂𝐴𝐶𝐻 𝑂𝐹 𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑌𝐸𝐴𝑅🏆
— Howard Track & Field/Cross Country (@HUBisonTFXC) June 16, 2022
“It's great to be honored again by my peers for the work we're doing at Howard,it's really a testament to the hard work of the student-athletes. I'm more hype for Coach Cousins being recognized for all the work she does, it is greatly earned” pic.twitter.com/VWnAcVYIVM
Hilton Names Johnson A&T's New Director of Track and Field Programs
Please welcome coach Allen Johnson to AggieLand with a great big #AggiePride! @NCATAGGIES @WFMY @EddieWootenNR @myfox8 @SpecNews1Triad @WXIISports @ncatsuaggies @HBCUGameday https://t.co/kNWPRWMgXe
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) June 17, 2022
Fred Jeter | VUU, Hampton and NSU on tap for Chris Paul events
VUU, Hampton and NSU on tap for Chris Paul events https://t.co/gUnv5kqx00
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
Gerald Thomas III | 'Happening for the good': FAMU's Nate Newton entering Black College Football Hall of Fame
Nate Newton will become the seventh Rattler to be enshrined in Atlanta on June 18.
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 17, 2022
The 2022 Black College Football Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 18 in Atlanta, Georgia.
https://t.co/eg2ILOFmFO
Seven outstanding inductees will be enshrined in the @BCFHOF ’s Class of 2022 this Saturday at @cfbhall 👏🏾
Seven outstanding inductees will be enshrined in the @BCFHOF’s Class of 2022 this Saturday at @cfbhall 👏🏾
— Troy Vincent, Sr. (@TroyVincentSr) June 14, 2022
I am honored to receive the Founders Award alongside these men at this year’s ceremony & #Juneteenth celebration, presented by the @AtlantaFalcons: https://t.co/cGqNBpx1cj pic.twitter.com/nt8I3tHxFM
Herbert Seward III | MEAC Football: Morgan State makes splash with Damon Wilson hire
Morgan State gets its man in Damon Wilson (via @hhlseward3) https://t.co/bGnRZpro10
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
Emilee Smarr | Recruiting: See where Palm Beach County's top prospects are visiting this summer
Recruiting: See where Palm Beach County's top prospects are visiting this summer https://t.co/rcVW2WYxiE via @pbpost
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022