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Friday, September 23, 2022

Congrats to @NCATAGGIES new hall of famer, CJ Beatty (baseball)

Congrats to @NCATAGGIES new hall of famer, CJ Beatty (baseball). He was selected in the 2009 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. Beatty was @meacsports rookie of the year, 3x first-team All-MEAC and an All-American during his career. @ncatsuaggies @NCAT_Baseball #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/NEi0QiDzro
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) September 23, 2022

Congrats to @NCATAGGIES new hall of famer, Crystal Bailey (bowling)

Congrats to @NCATAGGIES new hall of famer, Crystal Bailey (bowling). She is the first bowler inducted into the A&T Sports HOF. She helped the Aggies win the first-ever official @meacsports bowling title. She was an All-MEAC performer. @NCATBowling @ncatsuaggies #aggiepride pic.twitter.com/7Nz8QV2SMf
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) September 23, 2022

Delaware State Hornets Home To Merrimack Warriors In Week 4 Contest

HORNETS HOME TO MERRIMACK WARRIORS IN WEEK 4 CONTEST https://t.co/O5esAABBUI
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) September 23, 2022

Congrats to @ncataggies new hall of famer, Dale Adair (football & men's track and field)

Congrats to @ncataggies new hall of famer, Dale Adair (football & men's track and field). Here's his ring collection: 1991 MEAC FB champs, 1992 MEAC FB champs, 1994-96 MEAC outdoor champs, 1996 MEAC indoor champs. Bling! @ncatsuaggies @NCATFootball @ncattfxc pic.twitter.com/gDGXkHzRKv
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) September 23, 2022

Congrats to @ncataggies new hall of famer, Damon Vaughan (men's track and field)

Congrats to @ncataggies new hall of famer, Damon Vaughan (men's track and field). He earned seven individual All-MEAC honors and many individual conference titles, and he led the Aggies to multiple @meacsports titles. @ncattfxc @ncatsuaggies #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/TdVgqJb3B9
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) September 23, 2022

TSU Women's Basketball Announces 2022-2023 Season Schedule

Women's Basketball Announces 2022-2023 Season Schedule https://t.co/ttqhYeplTW
— Tennessee State Women’s Basketball (@TSUTigersWBB) September 23, 2022

Just Dropped!!! Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands | Album - The Urban Hymnal

Album - The Urban Hymnal https://t.co/q0jtpXNEx1 via @YouTubeMusic
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 23, 2022

Gerald Thomas III | After losing his vision during a football game, this FAMU coach is 'thankful' for support

I want to publicly thank @spadyj and his wife, Barbara for allowing me to tell their story. Coach Spady is in high spirits during his road to recovery. 🙏🏿 https://t.co/fJ1tIjn91f
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) September 23, 2022

Thursday, September 22, 2022

@SecondGentleman, husband of first hbcu grad to serve as VP, invites White House HBCU Scholars from over 50 institutions across the country to the White House to cap off National HBCU Week

.@SecondGentleman, husband of first hbcu grad to serve as VP, invites White House HBCU Scholars from over 50 institutions across the country to the White House to cap off National HBCU Week. AlsoSenior Advisor to the President & FAMU grad @KeishaBottoms & @seccardona are there. pic.twitter.com/p8FeKpJRSF
— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) September 22, 2022

Alabama A&M Kicks Off Texas Swing At Defending SWAC Tournament Champion Prairie View

Alabama A&M Kicks Off Texas Swing At Defending SWAC Tournament Champion Prairie View https://t.co/ib3TTgYxG9
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) September 22, 2022

Duane Nash | FCS: Week 4 HBCU Predictions

Check out my preview of this week's Top Five Games, my predictions, and where to watch every HBCU FCS Matchup for Week 4 with @HEROSports_FCS.https://t.co/XMTskN1tEx
— The Yard HBCU Sports (@TheYardHBCU) September 22, 2022

FAMU students file Federal Class Action lawsuit alleging funding discrimination

The suit alleges the state shortchanged FAMU more than $1.3 billion over 33 years since 1987

FAMU students file lawsuit alleging funding discrimination https://t.co/Z58fn81HdZ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 22, 2022

Class Action Filed against State of Florida for Decadeslong Underfunding and Neglect of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)

Noted civil rights attorney and reform advocate Joshua Dubin and national plaintiffs’ firm Grant & Eisenhofer bring suit alleging education policies starve Florida A&M University and other HBCUs of financial and academic support, in violation of Civil Rights Act and US Constitution – entrenching and perpetuating long-outlawed model of ‘separate but equal’

Plaintiffs are students at FAMU, one of the nation’s largest HBCUs; shortchanged of state funds, FAMU suffers housing and staff shortages, delayed improvement projects, decrepit facilities, flood damage and pest infestations. CONTINUE READING lawsuit below

Class Action Filed against State of Florida for Decadeslong Underfunding and Neglect of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) - https://t.co/FNK1RIAxqw
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 22, 2022

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— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 22, 2022

WATCH | FAMU continues to march toward the top public schools in U.S.

FAMU U.S. News & World Report -click here to view.

FAMU continues to march toward the top public schools in U.S. pic.twitter.com/nRzSiM0IPc
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) September 22, 2022

Black College Live is headed to the AUC!

Black College Live is headed to the AUC! @cau, @spelmancollege, and @morehouse join us TOMORROW at 3pm! #HBCUPride ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/nXzdEWs3YJ
— Black College Live (@BlkCollegeLive) September 22, 2022

Congrats to @NCATAGGIES new hall of famer, Amber (Bland) Wiggins (women's basketball)

Congrats to @NCATAGGIES new hall of famer, Amber (Bland) Wiggins (women's basketball). All-time WBB leader in 3-pointers made (205), best scoring average in program history (16.7 ppg) and scored 1,589 pts in 3 seasons. @LadyAggieBall @LadyAggiesHC @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/8O8v7zm64w
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) September 22, 2022

PREVIEW: WSSU Football to travel to Murfreesboro to face CIAA Opponent Chowan

PREVIEW: WSSU Football to travel to Murfreesboro to face CIAA Opponent Chowan https://t.co/Vf1xydshkI
— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) September 22, 2022

Dennis Thomas Set for Sept. 24 NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, Presented by Fidelity Investments®

#MEACNews Dennis Thomas Set for Sept. 24 NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, Presented by Fidelity Investments® #MEACPride https://t.co/MQragjcsuC
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) September 22, 2022

TSU Awarded NCAA AASP Grant For 2nd Straight Year

TSU Awarded NCAA AASP Grant For 2nd Straight Year https://t.co/HEg2mO6dUj
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) September 22, 2022

Congrats to @NCATAGGIES new hall of famer, Arlene Mitchell (volleyball)

Congrats to @NCATAGGIES new hall of famer, Arlene Mitchell (volleyball). All-time program leader in kills (1,674), service aces (277) and points (2,198.5). She was the first player in A&T history to record 1,000 kills & 1,000 digs. @NcatVolleyball @ncatsuaggies #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/GVullfbAxw
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) September 22, 2022

Honored to have my good brother @unclelukereal1 Luther Campbell and his Miami Edison football on the Highest of Seven Hills in Tallahassee!

Honored to have my good brother @unclelukereal1 Luther Campbell and his Miami Edison football on the Highest of Seven Hills in Tallahassee! pic.twitter.com/gSJicuP1bA
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) September 22, 2022

John Boyle | Seahawks Darryl Johnson Looks To Make Lasting Impact With Fresh Start in Seattle

Seahawks Darryl Johnson Looks To Make Lasting Impact With Fresh Start in Seattle https://t.co/vA4N2uUoN3
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 22, 2022

Morgan State Announces Varsity “M” Club Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022

Morgan State Announces Varsity “M” Club Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022 https://t.co/rb0f8v7dIH
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 22, 2022

Delaware State visits Howard, hosts Norfolk State to open MEAC competition

Volleyball will visit Howard and host Norfolk State to open @MEACSports competition #NCAAVolleyball #FearTheSwarm https://t.co/EeYKHFJX1z
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) September 22, 2022

GSU Announces 2022-23 Men’s Basketball Schedule

GSU Announces 2022-23 Men’s Basketball Schedule https://t.co/3J7lmlz2vt
— Grambling State Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) September 22, 2022

VIDEO: @AlcornStateFB Weekly Press Conference w/ Head Coach Fred McNair Previewing the Weekend's Upcoming UAPB Game

VIDEO: @AlcornStateFB Weekly Press Conference w/ Head Coach Fred McNair Previewing the Weekend's Upcoming UAPB Game https://t.co/t5ktZ3Vgko
— Alcorn State Athletics (@BRAVESSPORTS) September 22, 2022