Major League Baseball Seeks to Repair Some of the Harms of Racial Segregation

Major League Baseball announced this week that the statistics of more than 2,300 Negro Leagues ballplayers from 1920 to 1948 have been officially incorporated into MLB’s historical records. https://t.co/ld85XDujrG

— Equal Justice Initiative (@eji_org) June 1, 2024

WATCH | She wrote about the Black experience in America and became the target of massive right-wing backlash | Ali Velshi

It’s been 5 years since @NHannahJones published the #1619Project. She says, “I see the thousands of Americans… who are saying ‘I understand my country better,’ & are starting to really critique so much of the inequality that we accept.” #Velshi https://t.co/UCOJculP2Y

— Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi) June 1, 2024

Thank you @AliVelshi for having me on to discuss five years of the #1619Project. Thank you to everyone who has supported, defended, spread the word despite the backlash from some of the most powerful people in the world. You have refused to cave to state-mandated ignorance and I… https://t.co/a5hDQ00Xoo

— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) June 2, 2024

Brown v. Board of Ed, Thurgood Marshall and Me | Sheryll Cashin

I kept a diary my year with the Boss and I decided to let him speak in these existential times. Here is what I think he would say re #BrownvBoard at 70 and the Roberts Court. @GeorgetownLaw @politico @BeaconPressBks @diverse_schools https://t.co/vNULoRfcEM

— Sheryll Cashin (@SheryllCashin) June 2, 2024

Sojourner Truth statue unveiled at the site of 1851 ‘Ain’t I a Woman?’ speech

Hundreds gathered in an Ohio city on Wednesday to unveil a plaza and statue dedicated to abolitionist Sojourner Truth at the very spot where the women’s rights pioneer gave an iconic 1851 speech now known as “Ain’t I a Woman?”

Read More 👇🏿https://t.co/tNKqf2Q875

— theGrio.com (@theGrio) June 2, 2024

Meet the FAMU film crew that was highlighted at the Sports Emmys for Ken Riley biopic | Gerald Thomas III

Ken Riley still impacts the new generation of Rattlers. Telling his story, FAMU students won the SGJC’s second consecutive Coca-Cola HBCU Sports Production Grant at the @sportsemmys. 🎬

🎙️: @jonrocfilms, @KenRileyII1, @jjuiceup3

Via @TDOnline https://t.co/ZLeRvSJnYD

— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) June 2, 2024

Award Winning Short Film: Field Trip | Jonathan David’s JonRocFilms

Field Trip Short Film https://t.co/T2Mm0apOKJ via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 2, 2024

31 Bison Receive NEC Winter Academic Honors

🏊🏾‍♀️🏊🏾‍♂️ | @HUSwimming dominating in and out of the pool!
📰: https://t.co/LfHj1zUZx6#BleedBlue

— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 1, 2024

Green Bay Packers OTAs RB Jarveon Howard from Alcorn State

Green Bay Packers OTAs RB Jarveon Howard from Alcorn State pic.twitter.com/W4B3Q3K4CJ

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) June 1, 2024

Jace Jackson (INF) transfer from University of Pittsburgh has committed to Tennessee State Softball

Jace Jackson (INF) transfer from University of Pittsburgh has committed to Tennessee State Softball
* Hometown: Locust Grove, GA pic.twitter.com/TiEbMeC8WP

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) June 1, 2024

Coach Cleo Hill Jr. Becomes Maryland Eastern Shore's New Head Basketball Coach After Restoring WSSU's Program | Kyle T. Mosley

Coach Cleo Hill Jr. Joins UMES!@HBCULegends | @UMESHawkSportshttps://t.co/pbMyEP91en

— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) June 2, 2024

🏀CLEO HILL, JR. NAMED HEAD MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE🏀

Coach Hill comes to UMES with 17 seasons of head coaching experience including successful runs at Winston-Salem State, Shaw & Cheyney.

Full story: https://t.co/c1ImwzVaDq pic.twitter.com/1fEIRq0Ptw

— Maryland Eastern Shore Hawk Athletics (@UMESHawkSports) June 1, 2024

2024 HBCU All-Star Game MVP 🏆🥎♥️🙏🏼 Onnika Spence, Tennessee State University

2024 HBCU All-Star Game MVP 🏆🥎♥️🙏🏼@MSPtakeover @TNStateSoftball @TSU_Tigers @adidasDugout @writers_sports @NCAASoftball pic.twitter.com/z4rvFhvmBO

— Onnika Spencer aka O - TN State University 🐅🥎 (@OMojo04) June 1, 2024

Congrats to Onnika Spencer for being named the MVP of the @MSPtakeover HBCU All-Star Game 👏🏿🎉🏆

The sophomore catcher finished with 3️⃣ hits including this solo shot💥‼️@OMojo04#RoarCity x #WhyNotUs pic.twitter.com/fQjd4j10bD

— TSU Softball (@TNStateSoftball) June 1, 2024

Grambling State Tigers Will End Their 'Hell Baby' Season Falling To The UL Ragin' Cajuns At The NCAA Tournament | Kyle T. Mosley

Grambling State Tigers Will End Their 'Hell Baby' Season Falling To The UL Ragin' Cajuns At The NCAA Tournament#NCAA | @HBCULegends | @GramSt_Bsb | @BlackSportsInchttps://t.co/92AXk9vdnh

— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) June 1, 2024

Grambling State's OF Hatton gets a base hit. @hbculegends pic.twitter.com/2QyXOEjkpt

— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) May 31, 2024

CO '25 | Georgia 5A 100-Meter State Champion Coray Stafford (H.V. Jenkins H.S., Savannah, GA) Will Be Vising Florida A&M on June 20th | Football & Track | 10.51/100 Meters🥇💨

I will be at famu june 20th🧡💚🐍 #famu #gorattlers @CoachColzie pic.twitter.com/aLnsJrZzJy

— Coray Stafford (@CorayStafford) June 1, 2024

Congratulations To Athlete Coray Stafford On Winning The Boys 5A 100 Meters State Title. #HVJFast💨💨@HVJTrack @TrainerOfSpeed1 pic.twitter.com/oL9joNWkt5

— HVJ Track/Field Recruiting Page (@HVJTrack) May 12, 2024

New PR 10.51 💨💨 Never Felt So Easy. Thanks @TrainerOfSpeed1 @HVJTrack pic.twitter.com/qpmdlzAtuJ

— Coray Stafford (@CorayStafford) May 11, 2024

Coray Stafford’s Highlight reel.. Check it out⭐️ pic.twitter.com/q0YEhrQDwB

— Coray Stafford (@CorayStafford) April 22, 2023

An unforgettable weekend at the 2024 @MEAC_SWAC Kick-Off could be yours! Enter for a chance to win tickets to the official kick-off of the college football season, along with travel, accommodations, a $500 gift card, and more!

An unforgettable weekend at the 2024 @MEAC_SWAC Kick-Off could be yours! Enter for a chance to win tickets to the official kick-off of the college football season, along with travel, accommodations, a $500 gift card, and more! https://t.co/VbMxyHbCem pic.twitter.com/oUkwBRiM3P

— Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge (@MEAC_SWAC) June 1, 2024

Love Them So!

The Best Eva!#FAMU pic.twitter.com/icyRfjJL1h

— Fangs UP Podcast (@FangsUpPodcast) June 1, 2024

Ramily, help us wish the legendary Coach Bill Hayes a Happy Birthday! We hope you enjoy your day!

Ramily, help us wish the legendary Coach Bill Hayes a Happy Birthday! We hope you enjoy your day! pic.twitter.com/8T0QZiNHQQ

— WSSU Rams Football (@WSSURamFootball) June 1, 2024

A Pair of Schedule Changes for Howard Football

🏈 | @HUBISONFOOTBALL selected for two nationally broadcasted games
📰: https://t.co/dqiHWsZT64#BleedBlue #STMDT

— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 1, 2024

Anthony Blevins named Senior Defensive Assistant Coach for the UFL Birmingham Stallions

Anthony Blevins named Senior Defensive Assistant Coach for the UFL Birmingham Stallions
* Tennessee State University (2009–2011) Special teams coordinator & cornerbacks coach pic.twitter.com/z2r6i6YLcN

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) June 1, 2024

𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

🆚: Louisiana
⌚️: 2 p.m.
📍: College Station, Texas | Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park
📺: https://t.co/GAInQjLUnl | ESPN+
📊: https://t.co/FdtfvG5mKT#GramFam | #ThisIsTheG🐯⚾️ pic.twitter.com/ek7Dt7UTw3

— Grambling State Baseball (@GramSt_Bsb) June 1, 2024

Hill to Transition to Maryland Eastern Shore

Hill to Transition to Maryland Eastern Shore https://t.co/OvSRvUbctF

— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) June 1, 2024

HBCU’s Featured In ESPN Linear National TV CFB Games

HBCU’s Featured In ESPN Linear National TV CFB Games 🤩:

8/24: FAMU vs Norfolk State (ABC)
8/29: UAPB vs Arkansas (ESPNU)
9/1: NC Central vs Alabama State (ESPN)
Johnson C. Smith vs Tuskegee (ESPNU)
9/7: Alcorn State vs Vanderbilt (ESPNU)
9/19: EWU vs Benedict College (ESPNU)… pic.twitter.com/MNFrVDu01V

— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) May 30, 2024

We are excited to announce the launch of Hornet302Nation collective

We are excited to announce the launch of Hornet302Nation collective. This collective will provide unique opportunities for our student-athletes, specifically providing them with the opportunity to receive compensation for their “Name, Image, and Likeness”. pic.twitter.com/jrAvLUEvaY

— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) June 1, 2024

Erik Buggs Joins Men's Basketball Coaching Staff

Erik Buggs Joins Men's Basketball Coaching Staff https://t.co/fQxtzetMKM

— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) June 1, 2024

Today is 78th Birthday of the Incomparable Marching "100" Band. We pay homage to the founder, the Maestro, Dr. William P. Foster.

Dr. William P. Foster, aka "The Law". #FAMU pic.twitter.com/C7BRktQvil

— Rick Rattler (@rick_son7) June 1, 2024

Today is 78th Birthday of the Incomparable Marching "100" Band. We pay homage to the founder, the Maestro, Dr. William P. Foster. We are thankful for Dr. Foster's vision of developing a band program that is genuinely like no other. #JuneOne pic.twitter.com/oO2VxcXq86

— Marching 100 Alumni (@marching100alum) June 1, 2024

Had to repost the original 1989 Paris performance. Those Parisians didn’t know what hit them. The @THEMARCHING100 is not new to this. They are true to this. #Happy78 🧡💚🐍🎼 pic.twitter.com/7S12rKiB8P

— Kenya S. 🐍🧡💚 (@TheDiplomat13) June 1, 2024

Happy June 1st! On this day in 1946 the incomparable Marching 100 was born. We stand on the shoulders of giants...Hubba Doc! 💚🧡 pic.twitter.com/f2T9pIJLfC

— AACSA (@SJAACSA) June 1, 2024

Did FCS Teams Who Brought In The Most 2023 D1 Transfers Improve? | Sam Herder

Did FCS Teams Who Brought In The Most 2023 D1 Transfers Improve?https://t.co/wyRc7BmXqI

— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) June 1, 2024

Shout out to everyone that put in work this past 2023-24 to help make @FAMUAthletics #59 in the nation in interactions on IG (according to CrowdTangle).

Shout out to everyone that put in work this past 2023-24 to help make @FAMUAthletics #59 in the nation in interactions on IG (according to CrowdTangle).

We finished ahead of some BIG name schools!

We still have time and will hit 1,000,000+ for the year! pic.twitter.com/uIjN6MmYit

— Josh Padilla (@WestSideDiddy) May 31, 2024