New Coach, Colossal Impact at Prairie View A&M University https://t.co/tLuWjfQ67C
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 10, 2023
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Monday, July 10, 2023
New Coach, Colossal Impact at Prairie View A&M University
Juarez Named 2023 NCAA SAC Champion
Juarez Named 2023 NCAA SAC Champion https://t.co/BDkGqWuKTr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 10, 2023
SWAC Announces 2023 Football Media Day Attendees
SWAC Announces 2023 Football Media Day Attendees https://t.co/0FcRnJuie6
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 10, 2023
Adams, Howell To Represent @BamaStateFB at SWAC Football Media Days
Adams, Howell To Represent @BamaStateFB at SWAC Football Media Days https://t.co/1h5641of3U
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 10, 2023
2023 DCTF Magazine Team Preview: Texas Southern Tigers | Cory Hogue
2023 DCTF Magazine Team Preview: Texas Southern Tigers https://t.co/TAVqaKtrtq
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 10, 2023
Here's who Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor is bringing to SWAC Media Day | J.T. Keith
Here's who Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor is bringing to SWAC Media Day https://t.co/ioC147oJEW
— CL Sports (@CLSports) July 10, 2023
FAMU football All-American defensive lineman reverses return plans, re-enters transfer portal | Gerald Thomas III
Story on #FAMU defensive lineman Kamari Stephens re-entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. 🏈 https://t.co/PJtZNTsVd0
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 10, 2023
#FAMU All-American re-enters the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining. https://t.co/l5G1ztDe33
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 10, 2023
SWAC Announces 2023 Football Media Day Attendees
SWAC Announces 2023 Football Media Day Attendees #SWACNews https://t.co/5o7bed9B6o
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) July 10, 2023
Rattler Nation compiles wishlist of targets for FAMU women's basketball head coach vacancy | Gerald Thomas III
Rattler Nation has spoken. Here’s a list of desired candidates, recommended by #FAMU fans, to be the next leader of women’s basketball.
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 10, 2023
Who has your vote? 🏀 https://t.co/J4D0pzLjLa
Florida A&M students plan a 'luxurious' night of extravagance with a Met Gala twist | Tarah Jean
Florida A&M students plan a 'luxurious' night of extravagance with a Met Gala twist https://t.co/SZAy0uBzyE via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 10, 2023
Sunday, July 9, 2023
MLB Draft: A look at which Florida State, Florida A&M players could be selected | Ehsan Kassim Gerald Thomas III
With the MLB draft starting tonight, me and @3peatgee put together a list of FSU and FAMU players who could hear their names heard over the next three days.https://t.co/6kOgt1Js7I
— Ehsan Kassim (@Ehsan_Kassim) July 9, 2023
FAMU Student Maiya Lyna-Ping meets golf legend, Gary Player at a private clinic and receives the lessons of a life-time, far beyond golf!
FAMU Student Maiya Lyna-Ping meets golf legend, Gary Player at a private clinic and receives the lessons of a life-time, far beyond golf!#WomenOfColorGolf#WOCGAmbassador #FAMURattler#GetReadyRattlers@aramco_series @aramco pic.twitter.com/WsSX19Mq2s
— Women of Color Golf (@Womenofcolorglf) July 9, 2023
Tiffany Greene 'Blown Away' Mentoring Aspiring Journalists From HBCUs | Kyle T. Mosley
Tiffany Greene 'Blown Away' mentoring aspiring journalists from HBCUs in the 'Discover The Unexpected' (DTU) fellowship program.@HBCULegends @KTMOZE @TiffanyAGreene #chevydtuhttps://t.co/t6BNLIXjFm
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) July 9, 2023
Former Grambling great Kenny Sykes enters GSU Legends Hall of Fame | Jimmy Watson
Former Grambling great Kenny Sykes enters GSU Legends Hall of Fame https://t.co/xr2CWoQGz6 via @shreveporttimes
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 9, 2023
FAMU Unsung Heroes: Liz Bailum's training room efforts enhances athletic performance | Gerald Thomas III
#FAMU athletic trainer Liz Bailum is the main source in the training room and the sidelines. Her goal is to ensure that there’s minimal to no health-related emergencies on game days.
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 9, 2023
🎙: Liz Bailum
Via @TDOnline https://t.co/ZbHAD8qGrp
Rattlers spending their Saturday interacting with the fans at MLB’s Play Ball Park
Rattlers spending their Saturday interacting with the fans at MLB’s Play Ball Park. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Vq1bUHjFfH
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 9, 2023
The home run king Sebastian Greico pulled up to Seattle to hang with his teammates. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/3kSYn0DGQT
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 9, 2023
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
Representing FAMU at the #HBCUSwingmanClassic pic.twitter.com/XteNJvp5uy
— LJ Coleman (@ljc1908) July 8, 2023
Saturday, July 8, 2023
WATCH | EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Griffey family hosts inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic | king5.com
EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Griffey family hosts inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic https://t.co/Gn4lcK9UJa via @KING5Seattle
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
We’re in the lab but it’s Almost that time ⏰ 🐍🐍
We’re in the lab but it’s Almost that time ⏰ 🐍🐍 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 Fest🔥
-#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! 🧡💚 #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 🤩
— 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 #HBCUSwingmanClassic🔥⚾️ 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