Happy birthday to Valley/HBCU/college football legend Willie "Satellite" Totten
— MVSU Fanatics (@MVSUFanatics) July 4, 2024
* owns 50 college records (many which still stand today)
* College Football Hall of Fame inductee in 2005
* MVSU Hall of Fame inductee in 2006#MVSU #eleVateVState #HBCU #HBCUsMatter #BIFTV pic.twitter.com/suyoH9jQqf
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Thursday, July 4, 2024
Happy birthday to Valley/HBCU/college football legend Willie "Satellite" Totten
15 years ago the world lost Steve McNair who was one of the best football players ever and a Mississippi legend! | Blake Levine
15 years ago we lost the legendary Steve McNair. He was on of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game.
— The Wild Card (@wildcard2k) July 4, 2024
•All-time passing leader in Alcorn history 14,496 yards
•All-time leader in completions (958).
•5,377 passing yards 356 completions 47 passing TDs (senior season) pic.twitter.com/U1gwnBlOBd
15 years ago today, on July 4th, 2009, the great Steve McNair was murdered, a loss that still lingers today.
— First and Pen (@firstandpen) July 4, 2024
McNair is one of the greatest quarterbacks in both HBCU and college football history.
So, how incredible was he? Check this out 🧵 1/4 pic.twitter.com/cJyJnjEaBb
15 years ago the world lost Steve McNair who was one of the best football players ever and a Mississippi legend!
— Blake Levine (@blake_levine) July 4, 2024
RIP to Air McNair@AlcornStateU / @BRAVESSPORTS pic.twitter.com/37ZyTHqkGz
Fifteen years ago today, Titans legend Steve McNair was shot and killed at the age of 36. Rest in Peace, Stephen LaTreal McNair, we will never forget you. pic.twitter.com/NXlJ4Xl3U8
— WKRN News 2 (@WKRN) July 4, 2024
Charlie Ward to develop athletic complex in Tallahassee off Capital Circle Southeast | Alaijah Brown
Charlie Ward to develop athletic complex in Tallahassee off Capital Circle Southeast https://t.co/hxkKDCtULt
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 4, 2024
JSU introduces new Defensive Analyst & Assistant Linebacker Coach Tenoa Alex Jr.!!!
We would like to introduce our new Defensive Analyst & Assistant Linebacker Coach Tenoa Alex Jr.!!!@AlexTenoa
— Jackson State Football (@gojsutigersfb) July 4, 2024
Welcome back to Thee!!!#GuardTheeYard | #TheeILove pic.twitter.com/TwUrDSvamQ
FAMU & FAU are looking for ways to keep the Board of Governors from removing licensure programs | Adrian Andrews
The latest from WFSU News: FAMU & FAU are looking for ways to keep the Board of Governors from removing licensure programs Sign up: https://t.co/HrsHwc5QdK https://t.co/l1B29JuWiU
— WFSU Public Media (@WFSUmedia) July 3, 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
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
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