“HBCUs can fill the gap, but only if society invests in them in ways that recognize these institutions’ value in advancing democratic ideals and human potential,” write @andreperryedu, @ManannanAD, and Hannah Stephens. https://t.co/ynBEPfafZ5
— The Brookings Institution (@BrookingsInst) July 5, 2023
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Saturday, July 8, 2023
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action means that HBCU investment is more important than ever | Andre M. Perry, Hannah Stephens, Mannann Donoghoe
Historically Black Colleges are critical for equality and need more funding | Goldman Sachs
Historically Black Colleges and Universities play an important role in promoting equality of Black Americans. But HBCUs are systemically underfunded and require sustainable financial commitments, according to Goldman Sachs Research: https://t.co/y8hvt7Ovoq pic.twitter.com/r14D70DGnZ
— Goldman Sachs (@GoldmanSachs) June 26, 2023
Goldman Sachs has a blistering report on how ‘Ivy Plus’ colleges are failing low-income students—and how HBCUs are a model of success despite being underfunded | Paolo Confino
Goldman Sachs has a blistering report on how ‘Ivy Plus’ colleges are failing low-income students—and how HBCUs are a model of success despite being underfunded https://t.co/i20L3xiPPT
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
Ty Jackson made history recording the first hit for the American League and run scored in the HBCU Swingman Classic
Oh yeah, and the first steal!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 https://t.co/RGyRpFkZJi pic.twitter.com/SqXrxD5FAL
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 8, 2023
𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬!
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 8, 2023
Ty Jackson made history recording the first hit for the American League and run scored in the HBCU Swingman Classic. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/OMrNBEHxPU
Ty Jackson, Jalen Niles, Janmikell Bastardo, and the AL team take the W with a 4-3 score
𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗕𝗖𝗨 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 8, 2023
Ty Jackson, Jalen Niles, Janmikell Bastardo, and the AL team take the W with a 4-3 score. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/MnBaTjlALF
The first group of Rattlers to participate in the HBCU Swingman Classic and we can’t wait to see all the future Rattlers to represent down the road!
The first group of Rattlers to participate in the HBCU Swingman Classic and we can’t wait to see all the future Rattlers to represent down the road!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/0Dy6nh0wqJ
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 8, 2023
Rattler legends opened the game up with Andre Dawson pitching to Marquis Grissom for the first pitch
Rattler legends opened the game up with Andre Dawson pitching to Marquis Grissom for the first pitch. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/8Bhe1CjaVK
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 8, 2023
Congratulations to @braziel_kewan of @Alcorn_bsb on winning the @TMobile Impact Award during the #HBCUSwingmanClassic ‼️
Congratulations to @braziel_kewan of @Alcorn_bsb on winning the @TMobile Impact Award during the #HBCUSwingmanClassic ‼️
— MLBDevelops (@MLBDevelops) July 8, 2023
The award celebrates a player’s commitment to being a leader on & off the field and in their communities. 🙌❤️ pic.twitter.com/axZLGYXbke
WATCH | New era. New leaders. @NCATFootball head coach, Vincent Brown.
New era. New leaders.
— CAA Football (@CAAFootball) July 7, 2023
It's an honor to get to know the new @NCATFootball head coach, Vincent Brown.
Thanks for chatting, Coach Brown!#CAAFB pic.twitter.com/cGfXMfxSdM
Friday, July 7, 2023
William C. Rhoden | Ken Griffey Jr’s Swingman Classic is shouting out the good news of HBCU baseball
Ken Griffey Jr's Swingman Classic is shouting out the good news of HBCU baseball https://t.co/wC8Fwt1miy
— William Rhoden (@RhodenRhoden8) July 8, 2023
Swingman Classic players ready to change the game like Griffey Jr. | Dawn Klemish
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
Morgan State president: Towson U. is attempting to duplicate HBCU’s business administration program | William J. Ford
Reigniting an age-old and bitter debate about higher ed. in Maryland https://t.co/UBplrDGPIl
— Maryland Matters (@marylandmatters) July 7, 2023
Unaccredited, financially ailing, this North Carolina HBCU taps a former mayor to lead it
The town he led had financial irregularities, but the school is confident in him. https://t.co/N1N4DMOcN6
— The Charlotte Observer (@theobserver) July 7, 2023
William C. Rhoden | The case to abolish the NBA draft
It's time to abolish the NBA draft https://t.co/UmnkzOmTCX
— William Rhoden (@RhodenRhoden8) June 22, 2023
Two Teams, Six Individuals to be Inducted into VUU Athletic Hall of Fame
2023 VUU ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED https://t.co/W0LU0TAFmZ
— Virginia Union Sport (@VUUPanthers) June 29, 2023
NCCU Student-Athlete of the Month: Jalea Culliver
NCCU Student-Athlete of the Month: Jalea Culliver https://t.co/GDsE7dFKjF
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
Tailgating Reservations Now Available for 2023 Football Season
Tailgating Reservations Now Available for 2023 Football Seasonhttps://t.co/9pH5ElziIf
— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) July 6, 2023
Six Spartans garner VaSID Academic All-State honors
Six Spartans garner VaSID Academic All-State honors https://t.co/g5W4RYyAcf
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
Trio of Spartans Earn Outdoor Track VaSID All-State Honors
Trio of Spartans Earn Outdoor Track VaSID All-State Honorshttps://t.co/ASe6XvFIsd
— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) July 6, 2023
McGee and Gentry to Take Part in SlamBall Revival
🐻McGee and Gentry to Take Part in SlamBall Revival; The relaunch of SlamBall premieres on ESPN on July 21
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) July 6, 2023
📋 https://t.co/fQtosCs3wb@MEACSports | @SlamBall #GoBears🔷🔶
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Bison Men’s Soccer Announces 2023 Slate
Men’s Soccer Announces 2023 Slate https://t.co/ApCjyCUAGB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
Howard Women’s Golf Lands Three on the WGCA All-American Scholar Team
Women’s Golf Lands Three on the WGCA All-American Scholar Team https://t.co/MPGy8RuvMn
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
HU Women’s Soccer Unveils 2023 Schedule
Women’s Soccer Unveils 2023 Schedule https://t.co/nKxw63F3ze
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
Chisholm, Sims, Jr. to compete at 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships
Chisholm, Sims, Jr. to compete at 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships https://t.co/Krn5mW82Fi
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023