Three years, seven SWAC Championships, and two National Championships. The FAMU Rattlers are on a roll and they say “It’s the Golden Era. We ain’t done yet.” π
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 7, 2024
π️: @CoachColzie, @CoachGee, @MikeRic66492836, @jgossofficial, Taylor Bell
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Sunday, July 7, 2024
‘The Golden Era’: A championship standard has FAMU slithering atop HBCU sports’ pinnacle | Gerald Thomas III
Florida A&M's coaching legend will be inducted by the ABCA | Kyle T. Mosley
Florida A&M's coaching legend will be inducted by the ABCA.#FAMU | @HBCULegends | #ABCAhttps://t.co/NFNmNd6GhQ
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) July 7, 2024
Saturday, July 6, 2024
North Carolina Central athletics faces uphill battle before season kickoff | Randall Barnes
North Carolina Central athletics faces uphill battle before season kickoff - ClutchPoints https://t.co/4AFvrzHoIz via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 7, 2024
Smokey Robinson Performs at 2024 A Capitol Fourth
Smokey Robinson Performs “Tracks of My Tears”| 2024 A Capitol Fourth https://t.co/TLBTjiGu5h via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 7, 2024
Smokey Robinson Performs “I Second That Emotion” | 2024 A Capitol Fourth https://t.co/TsW8pS4zX7 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 7, 2024
Smokey Robinson Performs “Tears of a Clown” | 2024 A Capitol Fourth https://t.co/Cb3U14Jbci via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 7, 2024
Black❤️American Music Genres world-wideπ―. (ASIA): "Electric Blues"
Black❤️American Music Genres world-wideπ―. (ASIA): "Electric Blues" pic.twitter.com/TJHPKt1CSe
— Cornbread Mafioso ππΎ (@Soulful1865) July 6, 2024
Black American Music Influences in JAPAN (R&B)π―
— Cornbread Mafioso ππΎ (@Soulful1865) July 6, 2024
Notice the swag, Blk πΊπ² Line-Up, and moves..lol pic.twitter.com/z4fDMUQQSZ
Kris Bankston (2023 PIT, Norfolk State) makes the jump up to Tofas of Turkey's BSL
After a successful rookie season in Greece (Aris) and Israel (Hapoel Beer Sheva), Kris Bankston (2023 PIT, Norfolk State) makes the jump up to Tofas of Turkey's BSL. Congratulations to Kris! @NSUSpartans @NSUCoachJones https://t.co/S9ziar0DGi
— P.I.T. (@PIT_Basketball) July 7, 2024
NAIA: Top Transfer Portal Classes
NAIA: Top Transfer Portal Classes pic.twitter.com/uK8r6Oc1Im
— AthLinkd (@AthLinkd) July 7, 2024
Aiden Gaines from Fort Pierce Central High School FL signed with Howard University Swimming & Diving
Aiden Gaines from Fort Pierce Central High School FL signed with Howard University Swimming & Diving pic.twitter.com/NEQ40XUH6k
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) July 6, 2024
Bowie State Athletics and our @bowiestatefb Family mourns the loss of Bulldog, Anthony “A.J.” Lytton.
Bowie State Athletics and our @bowiestatefb Family mourns the loss of Bulldog, Anthony “A.J.” Lytton.
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) July 6, 2024
Our thoughts & prayers are with his family, friends, high school and all involved in the tragedy. ππΏπ️ pic.twitter.com/nMKrd86KS4
Will be missed ππΎππΎππΎ pic.twitter.com/dDvLTlq1LV
— COACH AAZAAR@UMD (@Aazaar23) July 7, 2024
.@RodneyPeete9 and I are just devastated for the Lytton, Hazel and Jackson families after this tragic car accident ππΎπ
— Holly Robinson Peete ππΎ♍️ (@hollyrpeete) July 6, 2024
Three beautiful and talented young athletes with their whole futures in front of them.
Anthony, Isaiah and KyrieππΎπ’π
Rest In Peace https://t.co/2vC9syHJl0 pic.twitter.com/L1u4DP1Xwf
What’s up Tiger Nation!!!π¨π¨π¨ please help me welcome our new Tigers to the sunshine state
π¨π¨π¨What’s up Tiger Nation!!!π¨π¨π¨ please help me welcome 5’11 guard Tashun Bryson to the sunshine state. Tashun is a long skilled combo guard with elite midrange game and playmaking ability. Her versatility allows us to move her all over the floor.#EarnYourStripes#Seniorszn pic.twitter.com/X9PY5OK93C
— Eric Jackson, Jr. (@coach_ejwbb) July 6, 2024
π¨π¨π¨ What’s up Tiger Nation!!!π¨π¨π¨ Please help me welcome 5’9 combo guard Nekaya Williams to the squad. @NekayaW is an athletic guard who can score in multiple ways. We are excited for this TWO TIME all conference player to do some major things for us!π€#EarnYourStripes pic.twitter.com/6YTgIzjXaO
— Eric Jackson, Jr. (@coach_ejwbb) July 5, 2024
π¨π¨π¨What’s up Tiger Nation!!!π¨π¨π¨Please help us welcome florida native Taniah Bowers back to the sunshine state. T Bo is a multi-time champion that plays the game like she is 6’1! Look for her leadership to be the glue for a talented roster this season!#EarnYourStripes pic.twitter.com/voJGeUJFuK
— Eric Jackson, Jr. (@coach_ejwbb) July 4, 2024
π¨π¨π¨What’s up Tiger Nation!!!π¨π¨π¨ Please help me welcome 5’9 Pg Daiysha Brown from Madison, WI. Daiysha is a dynamic two-way who can score in a variety of ways. Look for her to make championship level plays on both sides of the floor! #EarnYourStripes pic.twitter.com/NjDq8DffcV
— Eric Jackson, Jr. (@coach_ejwbb) July 2, 2024
π¨π¨π¨ What’s up Tiger Nation!!!π¨π¨π¨ Please help me welcome 6’2 Center Adji Mbaye to the family. Adji is a strong physical post that will bring her Championship Pedigree and a high IQ to the front court. Welcome to Duval Adji! #EarnYourStripes pic.twitter.com/12FOq0K5ZC
— Eric Jackson, Jr. (@coach_ejwbb) July 1, 2024
π¨π¨ What’s up Tiger Nation!!!π¨π¨π¨ Please help me welcome our first of MANY new faces to the Lady Tigers. Blesseth Dillingham is an elite floor general & and defensive minded pg. Welcome to Florida B!!! ☀️π΄π #EarnYourStripes pic.twitter.com/o8McXcm61L
— Eric Jackson, Jr. (@coach_ejwbb) June 30, 2024
Excited to coach this group!!!#Lastride #Seniorszn #earnyourstripes pic.twitter.com/wxdu7apGyC
— Eric Jackson, Jr. (@coach_ejwbb) June 20, 2024
The latest episode of "Blow The Whistle Podcast" on HBCU Legends with Kyle T. Mosley and Coach Daryl Steward
The latest episode of "Blow The Whistle Podcast" on HBCU Legends with Kyle T. Mosley and Coach Daryl Steward. @HBCULegends @BlackSportsInc #Podcast
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) July 6, 2024
π️https://t.co/UN5EGMDgiE π️ pic.twitter.com/f8dnaDTJlW
Mississippi Wants to Allow Some Votes From Jails and Prisons. Red Tape May Stop It. | Caleb Bedillion
“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - Mississippi Wants to Allow Some Votes From Jails and Prisons. Red Tape May Stop It.https://t.co/sqxKtCfG4D
— Jackson Advocate (@JacksonAdvocate) July 6, 2024
Congratulations to @jaceHollywood16 on his new NIL agreement and debut with @takeonesports football division
Congratulations to our client @jaceHollywood16 on his new NIL agreement and debut with @takeonesports football divusion.#NIL #On3NIL #brandambassador@NILNewsstand @AthleteNIL pic.twitter.com/fq1AeaX62V
— PureSports (@PureSportsTX) July 6, 2024
Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands | The Urban Hymnal
TSU URBAN HYMNAL CD WON 2 GRAMMYS https://t.co/a760bz8ywC via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2024
TSU Hockey Head Coach Duante' Abercrombie Spends Impactful Week at Predators Development Camp | Zach Gilchriest
TSU Hockey Head Coach Duante' Abercrombie Spends Impactful Week at Predators Development Camp https://t.co/bx47LirwfE
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2024
Lawsuit that alleged Georgia underfunded its public HBCUs quietly dropped | Vanessa McCray
Lawsuit that alleged Georgia underfunded its public HBCUs quietly dropped https://t.co/ymtqLCqRCX
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2024
We are 1 week away from the Big Man Camp. Below is the link to get registered.
We are 1 week away from the Big Man Camp. Below is the link to get registered.https://t.co/qWjZwm7p2m pic.twitter.com/id89JhzueX
— BOWIE STATE FOOTBALL π (@bowiestatefb) July 5, 2024
WATCH | Explosive SWAC Football Predictions: AAMU & BCU beats FAMU? | SheLovesBall
Explosive SWAC Football Predictions: AAMU & BCU beats FAMU? https://t.co/2HitKRplJ3 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2024
LeBron James’ on-court earnings:
LeBron James’ on-court earnings:
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) July 6, 2024
2003: $4,018,290
2004: $4,320,360
2005: $4,621,800
2006: $5,828,090
2007: $13,041,250
2008: $14,410,581
2009: $15,779,912
2010: $14,500,000
2011: $12,896,159
2012: $17,545,000
2013: $19,067,500
2014: $20,644,400
2015: $22,970,500
2016:… pic.twitter.com/jJN0bV2PgF
Prayers up for the family, friends and loved ones of former FSU and Penn State Corner Back AJ Lytton Jr. and former Maryland and Charlotte corner back Isaiah Hazel who also died in the same car accident as Khyree Jackson | Robert Griffin III
Prayers up for the family, friends and loved ones of former FSU and Penn State Corner Back AJ Lytton Jr. and former Maryland and Charlotte corner back Isaiah Hazel who also died in the same car accident as Khyree Jackson. All high school teammates and all gone way too soon. https://t.co/8ePSp7xkcO pic.twitter.com/zDqZJ5djrC
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) July 6, 2024
Horrific news for @TerpsFootball family. Isaiah Hazel died in a tragic car crash overnight, along with Khyree Jackson & AJ Lytton, Jr.
— Rob Carlin (@RobONEMaryland) July 6, 2024
All 3 young men helped lead Wise HS to three undefeated seasons from 2015-17.
Hazel was a 4-star recruit when @CoachLocks took over at Maryland https://t.co/Ixsdcbj3Em pic.twitter.com/7A2ItVXdVm
The Maryland Football family mourns the passing of former Terp, Isaiah Hazel. Our thoughts and prayers are with Isaiah’s family, loved ones and everybody involved in last nights tragic accident. π pic.twitter.com/fIfSgO8Kxc
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) July 6, 2024
Rest easy, 13 π pic.twitter.com/oQQGjtG2aw
— Charlotte Football (@CharlotteFTBL) July 6, 2024
Knew AJ from my college days in Tallahassee, such a good player and person. I’m devastated for the Lytton, Hazel and Jackson families and send my sincerest condolences. Can’t stop thinking about how we are so young and starting our lives. None of them deserved this! π pic.twitter.com/AGZhEtlYvd
— Thai Ali Floyd (@thaialifloyd) July 6, 2024
The Bowie State Football family would like to send its condolences to the families and loved ones of AJ Lytton and the 2 other young men who lost their lives earlier today. Bowie State Football stands with the @WisePumaSports community in this trying time. ππΎ pic.twitter.com/Ipj3mJUAbK
— BOWIE STATE FOOTBALL π (@bowiestatefb) July 6, 2024
Incoming video of the vehicle Isaiah Hazel, 23, of Upper Marlboro, Khyree Jackson, 24, of Upper Marlboro, and Anthony Lytton, Jr., 24, of Upper Marlboro were traveling in after being struck by another driver identified as Cori Clingman. pic.twitter.com/0I9qGexULw
— killmoenetworkent (@killmoenetwork) July 6, 2024
Vikings’ rookie Khyree Jackson killed in Maryland car crash that claimed the lives of 2 others | Minyvonne Burke and Cristian Santana
The NFL family is deeply saddened and devasted by the passing of Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson.
— NFL (@NFL) July 6, 2024
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, loved ones and everybody involved in this tragic accident. pic.twitter.com/Qj2rc4YgNv
#NewsAlert @MDSP investigating a fatal crash that claimed the lives of three in Prince Georges Co early this morning. Details available on the Maryland State Police website under News at: https://t.co/mEv8MMipoA pic.twitter.com/Lx1T18pqz6
— MD State Police (@MDSP) July 6, 2024
REST IN POWER KING‼️YOU LITERALLY CHANGED THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS WITH YOUR TESTIMONY AND WISDOM‼️No matter where you were in life; you always answered the phone and responded back. You certainly left a legacy of greatness on our spaces. Gonna miss you champ‼️ Forever in my… pic.twitter.com/aRLe69JsUd
— πCoach Gloveπ (@dhglover) July 6, 2024
Vikings’ rookie Khyree Jackson killed in Maryland car crash that claimed the lives of 2 others https://t.co/RPXFrYEjth via @nbcnews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2024
Khyree Jackson’s Career Timeline:
— College Football Report (@CFBRep) July 6, 2024
2019 - Played CB at Fort Scott Community College, finished with 25 tackles & 3 INTs
2020 - Transferred to East Mississippi Community College, but season was cancelled due to COVID (#1 JUCO CB per 247)
2021 - Transferred to Alabama, got his… pic.twitter.com/Mtd5RJjvMg
Among the photos Khyree Jackson posted yesterday to IG. pic.twitter.com/nWXM81qlpz
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) July 6, 2024
WATCH | On this day in 1957, Althea Gibson (FAMU) became the first African-American to win Wimbledon
On July 6, 1957, 67 years ago today, Althea Gibson became the first Black player to win at #Wimbledon. She lifted the Venus Rosewater Dish as the women's singles champion after a dominant performance that lasted just 50 minutes.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 6, 2024
Althea blazed the trail for many to follow. She… pic.twitter.com/Wy4wVV5VdE
On this day in 1957, Althea Gibson became the first African-American to win Wimbledon. pic.twitter.com/9NXdWP2b11
— AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY (@AfricanArchives) July 6, 2024
Althea Gibson's 1957 Wimbledon Win - Decades TV Network https://t.co/ZzpPxq9rJv via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2024
ππ¨π₯πππ§ ππ’π¨π§π¬ πππ‘π₯πππ’ππ¬ @UAPBLionsRoar · 1h #UAPBWomensHoops: Xavier Johnson Named Women's Basketball Assistant Coach/ Recruiting Coordinator
#UAPBWomensHoops: Xavier Johnson Named Women's Basketball Assistant Coach/ Recruiting Coordinator https://t.co/qzd3hc7tar
— ππ¨π₯πππ§ ππ’π¨π§π¬ πππ‘π₯πππ’ππ¬ (@UAPBLionsRoar) July 6, 2024
FAMU Rattlers show off their championship trophies | Alicia Devine
6 am workouts ready to RUN IT BACK!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #RELOAD | #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/Z6FmTo8wDT
— Florida A&M Football π (@FAMU_FB) June 24, 2024
Grambling is bringing a new look to SWAC | Tanner Spearman
One of the most historic programs in the SWAC will look much different when the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff travels south this fall. https://t.co/7PIBUgIJxo
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2024