I finally made it to Canton…. Thanks @BCFHOF @ProFootballHOF https://t.co/OlnaRqPCnv
— Donald Driver (@Donald_Driver80) June 18, 2022
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Saturday, June 18, 2022
.@Donald_Driver80 will be inducted into the @BCFHOF tonight
As Nate Newton is inducted into @BCFHOF tonight, he recalls his days playing for @FAMU_1887 and heated rivalry games against @bethunecookman
Nate Newton will be inducted into the @BCFHOF tonight.
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 18, 2022
-@FAMU_1887: 1979-82
-All Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tackle (1980)
-Three-time Super Bowl champion with @dallascowboys pic.twitter.com/ler2gnAEL5
As Nate Newton is inducted into @BCFHOF tonight, he recalls his days playing for @FAMU_1887 and heated rivalry games against @bethunecookman. pic.twitter.com/5uzi1CocZ0
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 18, 2022
As a @Livingstone1879 alumni being inducted into the @BCFHOF tonight, Ben Coates discusses how HBCU schools prepare players for the NFL.
As a @Livingstone1879 alumni being inducted into the @BCFHOF tonight, Ben Coates discusses how HBCU schools prepare players for the NFL. pic.twitter.com/0urjg8bGKd
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 18, 2022
Ben Coates will be inducted into the @BCFHOF
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 18, 2022
tonight.
-@Livingstone1879 (1987-90)
- Finished his college career with 103 receptions, 1,268 yards and 18 touchdowns
-9 seasons with @Patriots and a Super Bowl champion with @Ravens. pic.twitter.com/k4Uj7SH5WH
Sammy White will be inducted into the @BCFHOF this evening.
Sammy White will be inducted into the @BCFHOF this evening.
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 18, 2022
-@Grambling1901 (1972-75)
-Caught 37 passes for 802 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior
-Two-time Pro Bowl selection with @Vikings pic.twitter.com/QXOsRgjGD5
John "Big Train" Moody is being inducted into the @BCFHOF tonight.
John "Big Train" Moody is being inducted into the @BCFHOF tonight.
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 18, 2022
-@1881MorrisBrown, Black College National Champion (1940)
-Accumulated 290 total points and set a record for black college football players which stood until 1948
-All-American pic.twitter.com/dv8qCXdDB3
Erika LeFlouria | Black Sports Business Symposium finds a home in Atlanta
Black Sports Business Symposium finds a home in Atlanta https://t.co/IUy63mRYoh
— Atlanta Journal-Constitution (@ajc) June 18, 2022
FAMU Football Coach Milton Patterson will join the Chicago Bears as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship
Milton Patterson One of Six Chicago Bears 2022 Bill Walsh Diversity Coaches.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt https://t.co/X3BJbILpuY
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) June 16, 2022
27 Bison Named to the @NECSports Spring Academic & Commissioner’s Honor Roll
27 Bison Named to the @NECSports Spring Academic & Commissioner’s Honor Roll @HUBisonLAX @HUBison_Golf #BleedBlue #NECWLAX #NECWGOLF #HowardForward https://t.co/r1UlBgSW66
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 16, 2022
Brebeuf Jesuit Prepatory School (IN) 3-Star Volleyball Setter, Defensive Specialist Naija Gadis committed to Jackson State
I am so blessed to announce that I have verbally committed to play Division 1 volleyball at Jackson State University. I would like to thank my coaches, my family for supporting my goals and dreams,and my teammates . I can’t wait to be able to play the sport I love in college💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/ocVv3RliR9
— Naija Gadis (@naijagadis) June 16, 2022
Bluegrass 2022 Highlights Naija Gadis 5’8 2023 Setter https://t.co/gkiyYOsaOR via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2022
Mo Carter | Former Alabama A&M football coach Ray Greene passed away
Ray Greene passes away at 83 https://t.co/BWJl4B3dvL via @rocketcitynow
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2022
Former NCCU Women's Basketball Operations Assistant Michelle McLeod joins Georgia Southern as the Director of Basketball Operations
Your Eagles have 3⃣ new coaches and staff for 2022-23, and today we want to introduce you to them! First up is our new Director of Basketball Operations, coming to us from NC Central, it's Michelle McLeod! Welcome to Eagle Nation, Michelle! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/lkJL6yCfdg
— Georgia Southern Women’s Basketball (@GSAthletics_WBB) June 17, 2022
Former PVAMU Women's Basketball Assistant Coach (2020-21) Chris Godfrey has signed with Georgia Southern University
One of our 2⃣ new coaches for this season comes to us from Prairie View A&M and is, like @CoachAGHoward, an @ArmstrongPirate grad! Please welcome Chris Godfrey to the 'Boro! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/O2PAOUFZOU
— Georgia Southern Women’s Basketball (@GSAthletics_WBB) June 17, 2022
Good luck to @HowardU sophomore Zaylie-Elizabeth Thompson competing today at the @fina1908
We've got a BISON on the block a BISON on the block!!!!
— Howard U Swimming & Diving (@HUSwimming) June 18, 2022
Good luck to @HowardU sophomore Zaylie-Elizabeth Thompson competing today at the @fina1908 #FINABudapest2022 pic.twitter.com/3uMhnuPMfE
Head Coach TaCho Tyler Announces 2022 Volleyball Schedule
Head Coach TaCho Tyler Announces 2022 Volleyball Schedule https://t.co/ou27t0FnRZ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2022
Yant Named as the Prairie View A&M Associate Athletics Director
Yant Named as the Prairie View A&M Associate Athletics Director https://t.co/VO2DUqJmfh
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2022
Ed Cassiere | William Loyd earns finals MVP in Finland pro league
William Loyd earns finals MVP in Finland pro league https://t.co/KtSjLCDUms
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2022
Ed Cassiere | Frederick selected for RRAC character award
Frederick selected for RRAC character award https://t.co/cZbtCUaLbw
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2022
HBCUs present ‘Field of Possibilities"
Great community time with @BobbyRome
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) June 18, 2022
and @FMULionsFB
staff https://t.co/TRBiGOf15o
Friday, June 17, 2022
WATCH | Former Savannah State University Basketball Star Becomes First Black Woman To Earn Doctorate In Biochemistry at Florida International University | Jeroslyn Johnson
March 30th 2022, I walked into a room and walked out making history. I am the first Black woman to graduate with my PhD in Biochemistry at Florida International University. #PawsUp #SSU #PhinisheD pic.twitter.com/TBLBJtpUfP
— Dr. TrellBaby (@ItssTrellBabyy) April 1, 2022
College Basketball Star Becomes First Black Woman to Earn Doctorate In Biochemistry at Florida International University - https://t.co/1eKfglTDnL
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
Black-owned vodka company “GO3” sponsors HBCU Alliance Juneteenth Golf Tournament | Sydney Simone
Black-owned vodka company "GO3" sponsors HBCU Alliance Juneteenth Golf Tournament https://t.co/XorhaPhQro
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
An HBCU in Predominantly White Surroundings | Sara Weissman
An HBCU in Predominantly White Surroundings https://t.co/B5JukXZKYm
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
Charlotte Kramon | Lightning strike ignites fire on chapel roof at HBCU near Charlotte
Lightning strike ignites fire on chapel roof at HBCU near Charlotte https://t.co/sNe7gkIvMp
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2022
"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