The FAMU NAA would like to wish our FAMUly a fun and safe 4th of July holiday. pic.twitter.com/UQQjbwffBX
— FAMU National Alumni (@FAMUNationalAA) July 4, 2024
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Thursday, July 4, 2024
The FAMU NAA would like to wish our FAMUly a fun and safe 4th of July holiday | I Have A Dream: A Marching 100 Tribute
WSSU is saddened to hear about the passing of C.E. Gaines Hall of Fame basketball player Vaughn Kimbrough, a member of Winston-Salem Teachers College 1967 National Championship Team
WSSU is saddened to hear about the passing of C.E. Gaines Hall of Fame basketball player Vaughn Kimbrough, a member of Winston-Salem Teachers College 1967 National Championship Team who passed yesterday. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/QQkCYtLA5t
— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) July 4, 2024
We would like to introduce our new Head Football Athletic Trainer Ariona Thornton
We would like to introduce our new Head Football Athletic Trainer Ariona Thornton! (@JustAri_99) Welcome to Thee!!!#GuardTheeYard | #TheeILove pic.twitter.com/CZFS61zof0
— Jackson State Football (@gojsutigersfb) July 4, 2024
Four Jackson State football RBs who will be crucial to 2024 hopes | J.T. Keith
Why these four RBs are critical to Jackson State football's offensive plans in 2024 https://t.co/BVtCidij9U
— Clarion Ledger (@clarionledger) July 2, 2024
Ouch! Let us march on 'til victory is won.
Given who Republicans have chosen as their nominee, it's pretty ironic that it's Democrats who are worried about their choice of candidate. pic.twitter.com/ZiGhZGigcV
— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) July 2, 2024
As we commemorate the 4th of July in a nation where democracy is buckling under an attack from the inside, I have chosen to remind myself that for the last five years of traveling nonstop across the country to talk about the 1619 Project, I have met Americans from every walk of… pic.twitter.com/G07FXiHlHZ
— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) July 4, 2024
IRS files $1.1 million lien against Saint Augustine's University
IRS files $1.1 million lien against Saint Augustine’s University https://t.co/Te6mX4EvpS
— WRAL NEWS in NC (@WRAL) July 4, 2024
Jackson State announces return of Hakim McClellan, who's named deputy athletic director | J.T. Keith
Jackson State announces return of Hakim McClellan, who's named deputy athletic director https://t.co/O5RXYR01TU
— Clarion Ledger (@clarionledger) July 2, 2024
Summer Olympics Inbound for Former Cats
Summer Olympics Inbound for Former Cats https://t.co/ctTSpOFaJT
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 4, 2024
Happy Fourth of July from the MEAC Family 🎆
Happy Fourth of July from the MEAC Family 🎆 #MEACPride pic.twitter.com/cw08BuBCLQ
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) July 4, 2024
VOTING IS OPEN!!!
🚨VOTING IS OPEN!!! #GoVote #OandGAwards #FAMU #FAMUAthletics@FAMUAthletics @FAMU_FB @FAMU_VB @FAMU_Track @FAMU_Tennis @FAMU_WBB @FAMU_Baseball @FAMU_Softball @FAMU_Golf
— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) July 4, 2024
Link: https://t.co/4cQU8Znvjx pic.twitter.com/tF67Ak0D3C
Grambling State Athlete Seeks HBCU Class Status in NCAA Bias Suit | Daniel Libit and Michael McCann
GSU basketball player Brenda McKinney claims the NCAA's Academic Performance Program contradicts its own bylaws and the legally protected missions of HBCU institutions. https://t.co/U11EOq9BZq
— Sportico (@Sportico) July 3, 2024
Very interested to see what happens with this.
— Liv (@livforhoops) July 4, 2024
SN: McKinney is a former member of the Grambling WBB team, she transferred to UDC. https://t.co/BctqJTheZy
Kennedy Morgan C/O'26 from Hickory Ridge High School Concord, NC commits to Claflin University Softball
Kennedy Morgan C/O'26 from Hickory Ridge High School Concord, NC commits to Claflin University Softball pic.twitter.com/M9jsrnjOoa
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) July 4, 2024
Carrera Dilliard (OF) from Los Angeles Harbor College CA commits to Claflin University Softball
Carrera Dilliard (OF) from Los Angeles Harbor College CA commits to Claflin University Softball
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) July 4, 2024
* Hometown: Los Angeles CA pic.twitter.com/TgXCfKmdV5
AROUND THE TRACK: with Donald Cooper
AROUND THE TRACK: with Donald Cooper https://t.co/0RdCBlBWu2
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 4, 2024
Historic men’s basketball team highlights Norfolk State’s latest hall of fame class | Michael Sauls
Historic men's basketball team highlights Norfolk State's latest hall of fame class https://t.co/hzkzI4CBzs
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 4, 2024
Former Syracuse football DB who did not play in 2023 season finds new home in FAMU | Emily Leiker
Former Syracuse football DB who did not play in 2023 season finds new home in FAMU https://t.co/hdEvekFoOZ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 4, 2024
Lions to face Panthers in SWAC showdown | Tanner Spearman
Each of the past three seasons, Prairie View A https://t.co/tlvqAgJoGx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 4, 2024
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
SAU Names LaTasha Shipman-Ganus as Head Coach for Women’s Basketball Team
SAU Names LaTasha Shipman-Ganus as Head Coach for Women’s Basketball Team. #GoFalcons@HBCUGameday @ChrisClark_ @GameDayCharlie @WRALSportsFan @HBCUGoTV @CIAAForLife @UShipman @SAUFalconsWBB @SAU_News https://t.co/99jMvgGAVP
— SAU Athletics (@SAU_Athletics) July 4, 2024
Tommie Lewis Jr has been promoted to Lane College Assistant Head Coach/ Defensive Coordinator
Tommie Lewis Jr has been promoted to Lane College Assistant Head Coach/ Defensive Coordinator pic.twitter.com/cWumTTX216
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) July 4, 2024
Dr. Morakinyo A.O. Kuti: Charting a bold new course as President of Central State University
Dr. Morakinyo A.O. Kuti: Charting a bold new course as President of Central State University | Central State University https://t.co/xqJVYw8kWL
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 4, 2024
Shun Brown has been promoted to Lane College Offensive Coordinator/WR Coach
Shun Brown has been promoted to Lane College Offensive Coordinator/WR Coach pic.twitter.com/QRhJZgpDoH
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) July 4, 2024
Lane announces Harold Rayford as new men's basketball coach
Lane announces Harold Rayford as new men's basketball coach https://t.co/yaGTAxO9SP
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 4, 2024
Carrera Dilliard (OF) from Los Angeles Harbor College CA commits to Claflin University Softball
Carrera Dilliard (OF) from Los Angeles Harbor College CA commits to Claflin University Softball
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) July 4, 2024
* Hometown: Los Angeles CA pic.twitter.com/TgXCfKmdV5
The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference has officially rebranded as the HBCU Athletic Conference ( @HBCUAC )
The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference has officially rebranded as the HBCU Athletic Conference (@HBCUAC). This new name reflects their continued commitment to excellence in HBCU sports. #HBCUAC #HBCUDIGITAL pic.twitter.com/R9g6E2NDvZ
— HBCU Digital Network (@HBCUDigital) July 4, 2024
University of Houston Volleyball Grad Transfer Bryshanna "Bree" Brown committed to Florida A&M University | O'Conner HS, San Antonio TX
excited to announce i will be using my last year of eligibility at FAMU!! see ya soon tally 🧡🐍
— bree (@bryshannabrown) June 4, 2024
big thank you to UH and everyone who has supported me these past 3 years. houston will always be my second home. excited for this new chapter! pic.twitter.com/wc364dTUA3
🎓 GRAD SPOTLIGHT 🎓@bryshannabrown
— Houston Volleyball (@UHCougarVB) May 8, 2024
📚 B.S. in Exercise Science
We’re so proud of you, Bryshanna! Congratulations! #BeSomeone pic.twitter.com/GKiYTIWKt2
BREE UH BIOGood job @bryshannabrown first team academic two years in a row! https://t.co/JQI0DlTgpH
— Nicole (@browniemath) February 15, 2024