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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Rattler Mania is TONIGHT!

#RattlerNation,

Miss Florida A&M University is here to remind you that Rattler Mania is TONIGHT!

We’ll also raffle off a pair of these FAMU LeBron’s to one lucky student (must have student ID)!

📅 10/19
⌚️ 6:30 PM
📍 Gaither Gym#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/QjQPg8rweO
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) October 19, 2022

🚨 RATTLER MANIA 🚨

Rattler Nation, this Wednesday we have Rattler Mania in Gaither Gymnasium and will be raffling off a pair of FAMU LeBron’s to one lucky student!

📅 10/19
⌚️ 6:30 PM
📍 Gaither Gymnasium #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/x15XzbZqk2
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) October 17, 2022

Prepare for an epic night of Regality and the Return to Royalty! Florida A&M University invites you to the coronation of the 116th Miss FAMU Aliya Everett and the 23rd Mister FAMU Armani Jones on Sunday, Oct 23 at 6 pm in Lee Hall Auditorium. #famuroyalcour #FAMUHomecoming2k22 pic.twitter.com/1G3RD6M5cP
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) October 19, 2022

Please help us congratulate @denelusloobert for being named @TheSIAC Defensive Player of the Week!

Go Tigers!

Please help us congratulate @denelusloobert for being named @TheSIAC Defensive Player of the Week!@BenedictEDU @benedict_tigers #CWCW #PayTheFEE #RARE #DigDeep pic.twitter.com/kytAjcEBb5
— BenedictTigersFB (@GoTigers_BC) October 19, 2022

The Initiative has established a HBCU Student Leader Town Hall series to ensure HBCU students get the attention and resources they need and deserve. To attend on November 3rd, 2022, you must pre-register at

The Initiative has established a HBCU Student Leader Town Hall series to ensure HBCU students get the attention and resources they need and deserve. To attend on November 3rd, 2022, you must pre-register at https://t.co/XRObiIONdP to receive a join link for the event. pic.twitter.com/nrzmlgDDz1
— White House HBCUs (@WHI_HBCUs) October 19, 2022

Week 7 HBCU Football Polls: 2022 HBCU-Pro Sports Media Association

Week 7 HBCU Football Polls: 2022 HBCU-Pro Sports Media Association@HBCULegends #HBCU #Polls @HBCUPro https://t.co/kXJunGXkTz
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) October 19, 2022

NCCU's Bullock Tagged as Best Offensive Guard in Division I-FCS

O.G.! @NCCU_Football junior Corey Bullock has been tagged as the best offensive guard in the NCAA Division I-FCS.

Story: https://t.co/39m154LsOg #EaglePride | #EagleEra @MEACSports @NCAA_FCS @stan_becton @RunItUpCorey pic.twitter.com/BO1i4yZJah
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) October 19, 2022

ICYMI: @MyTUAthletics running back Taurean Taylor named HBCU National Player of the Week

ICYMI: @MyTUAthletics running back Taurean Taylor named HBCU National Player of the Week https://t.co/hrGynjaJKD
— BOXTOROW MEDIA (@boxtorow) October 19, 2022

ICYMI: Hampton wide receiver Jadakis Bonds named HBCU National Player of the Week

ICYMI: Hampton wide receiver Jadakis Bonds named HBCU National Player of the Week https://t.co/BIE0IPaWfk
— BOXTOROW MEDIA (@boxtorow) October 19, 2022

Emmanuel Freeman | TSU Homecoming A Major Success With Nearly $6 Million Raised For Student Scholarships; Record Attendance Noted

TSU HOMECOMING A MAJOR SUCCESS WITH NEARLY $6 MILLION RAISED FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS; RECORD ATTENDANCE NOTED

Read: https://t.co/Lw09KY3iwO pic.twitter.com/3h0fEJ8CRc
— TSU_Alumni East TN (@TSU_NAAEastTN) October 19, 2022

Luke Jackson | Q&A With Coppin State Men's Basketball's Sam Sessoms - PressBox

Sam Sessoms of @CoppinMBB was also featured in @PressBoxOnline - the senior from Philadelphia scored over 1700 combined points in his years at Binghamtom and Penn State #AyeeCoppin https://t.co/mF8JPfdXio
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) October 19, 2022

Jason Ponterotto | First Fully In-Person Homecoming Since 2019: How Has Campus Life Changed?

For the first time in three years, Howard University's Homecoming has returned for alumni and current students to fully attend in person. However, the pandemic has made an impact on the current culture of Howard University. Read the story: https://t.co/snK6d2oTdv
— The Hilltop (@TheHilltopHU) October 19, 2022

Sports and marching bands are 2 distinctive and celebrated features of many #HBCUs

Sports and marching bands are 2 distinctive and celebrated features of many #HBCUs.

At these schools, these activities are essential to college life and figure prominently in prospective students' decisions to attend certain universities. pic.twitter.com/xWatNEQuHf
— Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) October 19, 2022

Homecoming games, where football rivalries span across generations and enthusiastic marching bands display their fierce musical talent and highly spirited styles, date back to 1946, with the creation of @FAMU_1887’s @THEMARCHING100.

Learn more: https://t.co/IC3ImTJxYt
— Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) October 19, 2022

Oliver Vandervoort | Nebraska Football: Should Huskers buy into the Deion Sanders hype?

Should Huskers buy into the Deion Sanders hype? (via @itmeolliev) https://t.co/7ZM84KaZj4
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 19, 2022

John Dell | Linebackers rounding into shape for WSSU at just the right time

Linebackers rounding into shape for WSSU at just the right time https://t.co/DmSMr2ENJa via @JournalNow
— John Dell (@johndellWSJ) October 18, 2022

Langston Newsome | Jackson State women's basketball predicted to win SWAC in preseason poll

Jackson State women's basketball and coach Tomekia Reed were picked to win the SWAC in the conference's preseason poll. Here's more predictions. https://t.co/6wVETttyhE
— CL Sports (@CLSports) October 18, 2022

Mike Minter: Game against Jackson State, Deion Sanders about respect, brotherhood, NFL shield | J.T. Keith

Mike Minter: Game against Jackson State, Deion Sanders about respect, brotherhood, NFL shield https://t.co/qCGQT2gKta
— CL Sports (@CLSports) October 19, 2022

Deion Sanders on JSU's homecoming matchup, hopes for weekend safety | Langston Newsome

Deion Sanders on JSU's homecoming matchup, hopes for weekend safety https://t.co/5Wum1vRh6b
— CL Sports (@CLSports) October 18, 2022

Jim Kleinpeter | Southern suspensions go into effect for Saturday's homecoming game against Virginia-Lynchburg

Southern suspensions go into effect for Saturday's homecoming game against Virginia-Lynchburg https://t.co/914orUvAFn via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 19, 2022

Jim Kleinpeter | Big, fast and physical Southern receivers blossoming

Big, fast and physical Southern receivers blossoming https://t.co/HeqZPklM8Z via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 19, 2022

Jayden Armant | Homecoming Preview: Howard University Vs. Delaware State University

Homecoming Preview: Howard University vs. Delaware State University - https://t.co/neG8Q2BDaa
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 19, 2022

That moment when something you set as a goal becomes a reality!

That moment when something you set as a goal becomes a reality. Still pinching myself. See you soon #FAMUly 💚 https://t.co/6RQ9NrV70b
— Tiffany Greene (@TiffanyAGreene) October 19, 2022

Dwayne Ballen | North Carolina A&T Aims for the Top

North Carolina A&T Aims for the Top https://t.co/iy06NHFtVY
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 19, 2022

Luke Jackson | Q&A With Coppin State Women’s Basketball’s Jaia Alexander

Q&A With Coppin State Women's Basketball's Jaia Alexander - PressBox https://t.co/ORE4v5ozkt
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 19, 2022

Hill Named MEAC Rookie Bowler Of The Week

Hill Named MEAC Rookie Bowler Of The Week https://t.co/elQy3NyeIh
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 19, 2022

Golden Rams to Face Bearcats in South Carolina

https://t.co/XtG5S8iZIR
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) October 18, 2022

Virginia Union and Benedict Moves Up in ACFA Rankings

pic.twitter.com/qt8gIzy6gr
— AFCA (@WeAreAFCA) October 18, 2022