𝗕𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗚
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 9, 2024
Apply to be the next PA announcer for the 2024 @FAMU_FB season by visiting https://t.co/4WLty7dTt7 today.
Applications close Friday, July 19, 2024. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Ohnr4T16rc
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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
𝗕𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗚
SIAC announces 2024 Preseason All-SIAC Football Team and Predicted Order of Finish | Alexandra Brown
SIAC announces 2024 Preseason All-SIAC Football Team and Predicted Order of Finish https://t.co/IY4QCeWPqr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 9, 2024
Former FAMU player Nasir Core making noise in the Big3 | Brandon King
Former @FAMU_MBB player Nasir Core making noise in the @thebig3 | Sneaker Shop Talk https://t.co/0tWtwUGhdz
— Brandon King (@HittinTheSteel) July 8, 2024
Velarde Named University Scholar-Athlete by NFF Dooley Chapter
Velarde Named University Scholar-Athlete by NFF Dooley Chapter https://t.co/VcR6Ta1fpc
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 9, 2024
FAMU appoints deans of School of Nursing, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences | Tarah Jean
FAMU appoints deans of School of Nursing, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences https://t.co/tLZNGU8fAx via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 9, 2024
Kicking Black College Football off right tomorrow at the CFB Hall of Fame for @TheSIAC Media Day! | Jamie Walker
Ahhh yes! Kicking Black College Football off right tomorrow at the CFB Hall of Fame for @TheSIAC Media Day! I'll be there representing HBCU Wired on the audio side & chiming in with BCSN on the video side. Download the @GameMicInc App to listen! Live at 9 for interviews! pic.twitter.com/nrlJSSO40K
— Jamie Walker 🤘🏾(HBCU-PSMA Member) (@SportVoiceJW) July 9, 2024
EWU President Dr. A. Zachary Faison Jr., and Associate Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Ivana M. Rich, cordially request your presence for a very special and historic announcemen
EWU President Dr. A. Zachary Faison Jr., and Associate Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Ivana M. Rich, cordially request your presence for a very special and historic announcement. This will be a moment you will not want to miss! pic.twitter.com/3lB6YDNZAs
— Edward Waters University (@ewctigers) July 9, 2024
'July is important': Bridgette Gordon proctoring first offseason as FAMU women's basketball coach | Gerald Thomas III
This time last year, Bridgette Gordon wasn’t FAMU’s head women’s basketball coach yet. Now, ‘Coach Pressure’ is operating her 1st full offseason with the Rattlers. Here’s what she’s doing. 🏀
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 9, 2024
🎙️: @CoachBGordon, @TahnyjiaP, @liv_baller2022
Via @TDOnline https://t.co/kEunzGNv6S
UAPB looks ahead to Jackson State | Tanner Spearman
The first week of November will see the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff face a team that should still be among the SWAC https://t.co/OwqRoKl2wH
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 9, 2024
Monday, July 8, 2024
Shaqir O'Neal, son of Shaq, transfers to play basketball at FAMU, becomes legacy Rattler | Gerald Thomas III
FAMU’s men’s basketball newest addition Shaqir O’Neal is a Legacy Rattler. Read more about his connection and other celebrity connections to the university.
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 9, 2024
Via @TDOnline https://t.co/uStG8vXTJ6
WATCH | What’s a black job?
What’s a black job?
— Walter Masterson (@waltermasterson) July 7, 2024
cc: @montewash1 on Tik Tok pic.twitter.com/bYz1wZ6seX
🏈 Get ready, football fans! 🌟 The College Football Hall of Fame is thrilled to host the 2024 SIAC Football Media Day on July 10th! 🎉
🏈 Get ready, football fans! 🌟 The College Football Hall of Fame is thrilled to host the 2024 SIAC Football Media Day on July 10th! 🎉
— College Football Hall of Fame (@cfbhall) July 8, 2024
Join us as we celebrate the incredible athletes and teams of @TheSIAC with a special display at our museum. 🏆 #SIAC #MediaDay #CFBHALL… pic.twitter.com/gSAOjW0Kff
Grambling State Women’s Basketball Adds TJ Royals to staff as Assistant Coach
Grambling State Women’s Basketball Adds TJ Royals to staff as Assistant Coach#GramFam | #ThisIsTheG🐯 https://t.co/wcv4yhJJmi
— Grambling State Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) July 8, 2024
Recent history shows that Alcorn is, indeed, "Quarterback University."
Recent history shows that Alcorn is, indeed, "Quarterback University."
— JoJo (@JoJo_Cowboys) July 8, 2024
Of the last 5 starting quarterbacks the Braves have recruited, only one has not won a SWAC Championship during their tenure at Alcorn State. Each of the previous 3 starting quarterbacks has also been named to… pic.twitter.com/edH8LxcC3d
Great to meet with @HUMensBB today ahead of their Brazil trip | Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Great to meet with @HUMensBB today ahead of their Brazil trip.
— Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (@RepKamlagerDove) July 9, 2024
The team will use their platform to uplift JAPER, a US-Brazil plan to combat racism & discrimination. Sports diplomacy is key to creating spaces to have the hard & necessary conversations.
Safe travels & go Bison! pic.twitter.com/21w7EklM8M
Congrats!!! Day 1 in the books📚
Day 1 in the books📚 #GBR pic.twitter.com/o67IzYDAJT
— Kortne Gosha (@KortneG) July 8, 2024
2024 Shaw Football Season Tickets Now on Sale
2024 Shaw Football Season Tickets Now on Sale https://t.co/MJ8tQYg55a #BearWithUs | #ShawU
— Shaw Athletics (@ShawBears) July 8, 2024
Grammy Award-winning producer Davis “Dos Dias” Bishop ’18 has been named as the new professor of practice for music production and audio recording at Georgia State University’s School of Music.
#MorehouseisEverywhere: Grammy Award-winning producer Davis “Dos Dias” Bishop ’18 has been named as the new professor of practice for music production and audio recording at Georgia State University’s School of Music.#Morehouse #MorehouseCollege pic.twitter.com/nMGHDmnrdA
— Morehouse College (@Morehouse) July 8, 2024
Welcome new Assistant Coach, Chris Dunn to the Aggie Family!
Welcome new Assistant Coach, Chris Dunn to the Aggie Family! @Chris_NCAT_Dunn #AggieWBB💙💛 #Commit2Grit #WeAboveMe #LevelUp #BeUncommon pic.twitter.com/i2XRWnOOE4
— Lady Aggie Ball (@LadyAggieBall) July 9, 2024
Fayetteville State 30-60-90 Free Summer School Program reaches record enrollment of 4,473 for the second consecutive year
Fayetteville State 30-60-90 Free Summer School Program reaches record enrollment of 4,473 for the second consecutive year, days after receiving a $750,000 private foundation donation that will further support its summer school student success goals
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) July 8, 2024
per-FSU pic.twitter.com/L3u2siZMyE
Ignore the noise around you, keep your head down, and focus on what you do best 🙏🏿 | Greg Coleman
Ignore the noise around you, keep your head down, and focus on what you do best 🙏🏿#MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/7Eyh01qB5J
— Greg Coleman (@gregcoleman8) July 9, 2024
Shaqir O'Neal signed with the Rattlers | Patrick E. Crarey, II
🚨 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗘𝗗 🚨
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) July 9, 2024
The Rattlers added forward Shaqir O'Neal, son of @SHAQ after transferring from Texas Southern.
📰 https://t.co/7kvnk7ZFur#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/G3FEYOUPyf
Shaqir brings additional size and skill to the program. Having played for one of the premier programs in our conference, he brings experience to our group.
— Patrick E. Crarey, II (@CoachCrarey) July 9, 2024
He’s very talented, his skill set and our system really match. A phenomenal young man he fits our culture. Welcome Home 🧡 pic.twitter.com/rPp29LuFtL
Shaquille O'Neal son Shaqir O'Neal 6'8 forward transfer from Texas Southern has signed with Florida A&M pic.twitter.com/6JTG4XcdcN
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) July 9, 2024
Texas Southern forward Shaqir O’Neal, the son of former NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal, has signed with Florida A&M. pic.twitter.com/pjN9URAl3O
— Kalan Hooks (@KalanHookstv) July 9, 2024
Man @FAMU_1887 is a whole 🟠🟢🐍🏈🙏🏾VIBE‼️I will be in Tallahassee in a blind of a eye 👁️ pic.twitter.com/FJfpDbhK5l
— Patrick Alston jr (@imagoodperson12) July 8, 2024
2024 FCS Football Season: All the Key Dates Coming Right at You | Craig Haley
With the 2024 FCS season fast-approaching, here are many key dates to know.https://t.co/94P7OYrbAp
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) July 8, 2024
LeMoyne-Owen College names interim leader and pastor Christopher Davis its next president | John Klyce
LeMoyne-Owen College names interim leader and pastor Christopher Davis its next president https://t.co/ag8YnVq7l7 via @memphisnews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2024
Colon "CJ" Bailey former Fayetteville State football player one of NASCAR's top pit crewmen
Colon "CJ" Bailey former Fayetteville State football player one of NASCAR's top pit crewmen
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) July 8, 2024
per-Ben White pic.twitter.com/FZljg8WhxR