EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Griffey family hosts inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic https://t.co/Gn4lcK9UJa via @KING5Seattle
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
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Saturday, July 8, 2023
WATCH | EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Griffey family hosts inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic | king5.com
We’re in the lab but it’s Almost that time ⏰ ๐๐
We’re in the lab but it’s Almost that time ⏰ ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/37tcTXIaZm
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) July 7, 2023
This isn’t your ordinary conference, it’s a movement.
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) July 6, 2023
Join us for an afternoon of conversations on leadership and entrepreneurship at The Elevation Experience Presented by @visitlauderdale
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This is a free event, but you must register to attend.https://t.co/r68QWDFSYT pic.twitter.com/nnmythOHLH
The Fan Fest is a place where you are honored and cherished for who you are!
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) July 6, 2023
Get your Denny's Orange Blossom Classic Presented by Ready Life ticket, and join us for free at the Fan Fest๐ฅ
-#orangeblossomclassic#onebighbcucommunity#ItsTheReunion pic.twitter.com/ABeIsz2wDu
Excited to have @Realwordsapp sponsor our Ladies Clinic! Come and learn all about FAMU Football and come away with the freshest in FAMU apparel!
Excited to have @Realwordsapp sponsor our Ladies Clinic! Come and learn all about FAMU Football and come away with the freshest in FAMU apparel!#FAMULY
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) June 16, 2023
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Ken Griffey Jr.’s first Swingman Classic shines spotlight on HBCU players: ‘These kids can play’ | Adam Jude
Ken Griffey Jr.’s first Swingman Classic shines spotlight on HBCU players: ‘These kids can play’ | The Seattle Timeshttps://t.co/5v4RBJz4g8 pic.twitter.com/0U6zi0SvM9
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) July 8, 2023
Harold Reynolds on Griffey's growing role as an ambassador in the game: pic.twitter.com/Buim09B3SR
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) July 8, 2023
The first pitch of Ken Griffey Jr.’s Inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic was thrown from one @FAMUAthletics great to another. Andre Dawson to Vince Coleman…it’s a STRIKE! ๐งก๐ #FAMU #HBCU #MLB pic.twitter.com/avDK9FWWix
— Tiffani-Dawn (@Tiffani_Sykes) July 8, 2023
First event of MLB All-Star Week is underway with Ken Griffey Jr.’s HBCU Swingman Classic. pic.twitter.com/h516VytU7H
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) July 8, 2023
WATCH | Thousands of fans attend inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic hosted by the Griffey family | KING 5 Seattle
Thousands of fans attend inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic hosted by the G... https://t.co/zFbCcXxspQ via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
Griffey's Swingman debut knocks it out of the park | Daniel Kramer
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
A historic night at T-Mobile Park ๐คฉ
— T-Mobile Park (@TMobilePark) July 8, 2023
The first-ever #HBCUSwingmanClassic is in the books! pic.twitter.com/frCtg1oWLf
The first-ever #HBCUSwingmanClassic was a blast!
— MLB (@MLB) July 8, 2023
See you next year! pic.twitter.com/LjNibO95b0
Randy Flores from @BamaStateBB is putting on a SHOW at the #HBCUSwingmanClassic๐ฅ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/GU4Sr7LAd1
— MLBDevelops (@MLBDevelops) July 8, 2023
Get ready for the inaugural #HBCUSwingmanClassic. The action begins at 10:30 pm ET on @MLBNetwork.
— MLB (@MLB) July 8, 2023
Make sure to follow @MLBDevelops for even more Swingman coverage. pic.twitter.com/bQfKS8AglI
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
“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
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 ๐ https://t.co/RGyRpFkZJi pic.twitter.com/SqXrxD5FAL
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 8, 2023
๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ!
— 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 ๐ pic.twitter.com/OMrNBEHxPU
Ty Jackson, Jalen Niles, Janmikell Bastardo, and the AL team take the W with a 4-3 score
๐๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ด๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐๐จ ๐ฆ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐บ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐
— 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 ๐ 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 ๐ 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 ๐ 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. ๐❤️ 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