At @SpelmanCollege, the graduates are preparing for their own history-making moment. Ketanji Brown Jackson, the 1st Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, will receive an honorary degree, while @ImAngelaBassett will deliver the commencement address. RT https://t.co/MkrD2YlD2O
— Ernie Suggs (@erniesuggs) May 15, 2024
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Spelman College prepares for its own historic commencement | Ernie Suggs
Former Illinois State WR Camo Nelson announced his commitment to Mississippi Valley State
Former Illinois State WR Camo Nelson announced his commitment to Mississippi Valley State https://t.co/Fpz9QnWAJa
— Zach McKinnell (@zachmckinnell) May 16, 2024
WATCH | The O&G StrikeZone | May 15, 2024 | As The World Turns
The O&G StrikeZone | May 15, 2024 | As The World Turns https://t.co/gy3qnsJ3g1
— Black College Sports Network (@MyBCSN1) May 16, 2024
Middle Georgia eliminates Gold Rush
Middle Georgia eliminates Gold Rush
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) May 16, 2024
story: https://t.co/CiT5LsRGrV#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATennis #HBCU #XULA @yardtalkhbcu pic.twitter.com/uGaPq2Vd3c
Jackson State alum and former NBA beat writer honored in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan
#JSUAlums: GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Sekou Smith, a Grand Rapids native and graduate of Jackson State University who became a nationally recognized and respected NBA reporter, was honored Wednesday with a street in his name just blocks away from his childhood home. pic.twitter.com/M6ZUWeHlbr
— America's Favorite HBCU (@JBrooks02) May 15, 2024
So glad to see this honor for former Clarion-Ledger colleague Sekou Smith, who would have turned 52 today.
— Rod Walker (@RodWalkerNola) May 15, 2024
Jackson State alum and former NBA beat writer honored in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. #SekouStrong
Rest in peace, Smitty https://t.co/bCiPGBRE0o
Miss you brother @SekouSmithNBA. Thank you Grand Rapids! pic.twitter.com/cbFirvgk9M
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) May 15, 2024
Tennessee State’s new bio 👀
Tennessee State’s new bio 👀
— Hockey House (@hockeyhousepod) May 15, 2024
Could an official announcement about @TSUTigersHockey joining @NCAAIceHockey be coming soon? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/VoSmGa3cVu
🏈FCS Coach on The Rise📈 @PVAMU_Football Co-Defensive Coordinator & Corners Coach @Coach_Lemke
It’s an absolute honor to be named an @OurCoachingNet FCS Coach on the Rise… especially with such a great group of coaches!! Shout out to all my guys, past and present; this is for y’all too!! #EYGEYG https://t.co/IqVewNvx95
— Coach Dan Lemke (@Coach_Lemke) May 15, 2024
Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission Announces GCAC as Partner of the Year
Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission Announces GCAC as Partner of the Year.#WhereWinnersThrive #GCAC #VisitShreveport #ShreveportBossierCityhttps://t.co/0DS6pZfngo@visitshreveport
— Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (@GCACSports) May 15, 2024
Florida A&M VP Shawnta Friday-Stroud resigns amid crisis over controversial donation | Tarah Jean
FAMU VP Shawtna Friday-Stroud resigns amid crisis over dubious donation https://t.co/0P685srTn8
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) May 15, 2024
Former SEMO OLB Keandre Booker has committed to Tennessee State
Former SEMO OLB Keandre Booker has committed to Tennessee State, per his social media. 🐅🔥
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) May 15, 2024
He recorded 92 tackles, 20 tfl, 5 sacks, 2 int, 2 ff, 2 fr, & 1 blk during his time with the Redhawks.#RoarCity @kbook_14 pic.twitter.com/eEORZwvMzw
Trayvon Pinder (RB/OLB) from Manatee High School Bradenton FL has committed to Clark-Atlanta University
Trayvon Pinder (RB/OLB) from Manatee High School Bradenton FL has committed to Clark-Atlanta University pic.twitter.com/BMi4rPPMjN
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) May 15, 2024
Norfolk State Shifts Series Schedule vs. Le Moyne
Norfolk State Shifts Series Schedule vs. Le Moyne #GoldStandard🔰https://t.co/1BNgUuaq9f
— Norfolk State Baseball (@SpartanBSB) May 15, 2024
Stillman Tigers Advance Past IU Southeast, 4-1
𝙎𝙊𝙁𝙏𝘽𝘼𝙇𝙇
— Stillman Tigers Athletics (@GoStillman) May 15, 2024
LIVE NOW - @GoStillmanSB (37-14) battles @SSACsports champion William Carey (39-13) in an @NAIA Opening Round elimination game
🗓️Wed., May 15
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📍Joseph & Nancy Fail Field
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𝙎𝙊𝙁𝙏𝘽𝘼𝙇𝙇@GoStillmanSB (37-14) Breaks Program Wins Record, Advances Past Indiana Southeast, 4-1, on Day 3 of the @NAIA Softball Opening Round
— Stillman Tigers Athletics (@GoStillman) May 15, 2024
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Florida A&M OL Calvin Ashley signed with 2025 New-Alabama Beavers (Huntsville) International Football Alliance
Florida A&M OL Calvin Ashley signed with 2025 New-Alabama Beavers (Huntsville) International Football Alliance
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) May 15, 2024
* The IFA is a professional, football summer minor league that will operate internationally in both Mexico and the United States. pic.twitter.com/lVM7lxXyVJ
⚾️ | Congrats to Chris Morris for his @NCBWA All-Atlantic Region First Team nod‼
⚾️ | Congrats to Chris Morris for his @NCBWA All-Atlantic Region First Team nod‼
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) May 15, 2024
🗞️>>https://t.co/OqeKfDjCbo#GoSTATE 🐝 pic.twitter.com/w3Q8YRuLcY
Illinois football adding a wrecking ball defensive lineman from the transfer portal, Florida A&M | Rees Woodcock
Illinois football adding a wrecking ball defensive lineman from the transfer portal https://t.co/i6pqgVtp5w
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 15, 2024
Florida A&M alumnus and transfer DL Gentle Hunt has made a commitment to the University of Illinois Fighting Illini & Graduate School
Committed🧡
— Gentle Hunt (@gentlelh83) May 15, 2024
Last Ride… pic.twitter.com/uRLRjMOSif
Former FAMU DL, Gentle Hunt has transferred to Illinois, his agents @FCProspects_ and @callmeagentdwil tell me.
— Leyton Roberts (@LeytonRoberts_) May 15, 2024
Hunt had interest from over 50 schools after entering the transfer portal.@gentlelh83 pic.twitter.com/3kh8VJ8JNC
Illinois Football is nothing without the pillars of famILLy, tradition and legacy.
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) January 9, 2024
Over the past 100 years in Memorial Stadium, we have built traditions and created lifelong memories.
As we celebrate the Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary in 2024, we want you to make your… pic.twitter.com/vMgIbQVE1A
The expectation is that former Florida A&M three-time all-conference defensive lineman Gentle Hunt is going to transfer to Illinois, a source tells @247Sports.
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) May 15, 2024
Posted 89 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks the last three years at Florida A&M.https://t.co/OaDQsh3TZ2 pic.twitter.com/CE0eujqkvE
MEAC/SWAC Challenge on ABC for the 2nd Year| Stillman Softball Makes History in NAIA Tournament | Locked On HBCU
MEAC/SWAC Challenge on ABC for the 2nd Year| Stillman Softball Makes His... https://t.co/KgS3RuyGHT via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 15, 2024
Congratulations Korey Nickson on winning the CIAA Eric Moore Communications & Marketking Post Graduate Scholarship!
Congratulations Korey Nickson on winning the CIAA Eric Moore Communications & Marketking Post Graduate Scholarship! pic.twitter.com/SugNwV6cBQ
— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) May 14, 2024
TODAY is DSU’s 133rd Birthday and Day of Giving! Please support our program!
TODAY is DSU’s 133rd Birthday and Day of Giving! Please support our program!
— Delaware State MBB (@DSUMBB) May 15, 2024
To donate, please visit: https://t.co/GvR4iVeUvs
Thank you so much for your continued support. pic.twitter.com/Vv354Aztaf
𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙪𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙆𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙩
𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙪𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙆𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙩 @coach_dent5 #PLAY411 pic.twitter.com/ncDvBBIEmS
— Virginia Union Univ Football 🏈 (@VUU_Football) May 15, 2024
We invite you to come out TOMORROW afternoon at 3:00pm at the Adams-Jenkins Complex, where we will hold a press conference to announce the new @EWU_WBB Head Coach!
We invite you to come out TOMORROW afternoon at 3:00pm at the Adams-Jenkins Complex, where we will hold a press conference to announce the new @EWU_WBB Head Coach! Come on out tomorrow and meet the newest member of our Tiger Family! #TigerPride!🐅🏀 pic.twitter.com/Wj01R5vT8S
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWU_Athletics) May 15, 2024
Fresh from the Highest of Seven Hills ...
From Pres. Robinson:
— Rattler Nation Blog (@RattlerNationFL) May 15, 2024
"Earlier today, Dr. Shawnta Friday-Stroud tendered her resignation from her position as VP for Advancement. After careful consideration, I accepted her resignation. Dr. Friday-Stroud will return to serve as the Dean of the School of Business and Industry."
FAMU Board of Trustees schedules special meeting TODAY following questions regarding $237 million donation | Channing Frampton
FAMU Board of Trustees schedules special meeting following questions regarding $237 million donation https://t.co/iqB2dAJuOz
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 15, 2024
Reagan Brooks GPA 3.8 from Seckinger High School Buford, GA signed with Clark-Atlanta University Volleyball
Reagan Brooks GPA 3.8 from Seckinger High School Buford, GA signed with Clark-Atlanta University Volleyball pic.twitter.com/D34LltscUq
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) May 15, 2024