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Monday, July 22, 2024

WATCH | Will Howard & North Carolina Central Top the MEAC Polls? Kenny Gallop Jr. & the Race for MEAC DPOY | Locked On HBCU

Will Howard & North Carolina Central Top the MEAC Polls? Kenny Gallop Jr... https://t.co/US6lS2E248 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 23, 2024

WSSU Women’s Basketball Welcomes Moses Jr. to Coaching Staff

Women’s Basketball Welcomes Moses Jr. to Coaching Staff https://t.co/hXW7jnToUH
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 23, 2024

SC STATE FOOTBALL: 4 questions for Bulldogs headed into MEAC Media Days

SC STATE FOOTBALL: 4 questions for Bulldogs headed into MEAC Media Days https://t.co/OMRJhWNIG1 via @thetandd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 23, 2024

MEAC Announces 2024 Football Media Day Student-Athlete Attendees

2024 Media Day is in full effect 🔦🎥🎬#MEACPride pic.twitter.com/Sdwe9iPXzQ
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) July 22, 2024

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— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) July 22, 2024

MEAC Announces 2024 Football Media Day Student-Athlete Attendees - Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference https://t.co/c6rcZaBW0h pic.twitter.com/zIuOkB6Gf6
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) July 19, 2024

Morgan Football Ready to Roar at MEAC Media Day

🐻🏈Coach Wilson, Elijah and Tahj will represent our team and @MorganStateU in Norfolk on Tuesday!

📰» https://t.co/wbTGo6w5h3 #MEACMD24 | @meacsports | @ESPNPlus | @underarmour #BEARS #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/Vzs1ZP1IDn
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) July 22, 2024

Rattlers ranked 20th in Lindy's Sports preseason ranking

🚨 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘆'𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 🚨@Lindyssportsmag has the Rattlers ranked 20th in their preseason FCS rankings.

📰 https://t.co/M2fQUTYQZ9 #FAMU | #Rattlers | #RELOAD | #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/y6rlQUj4xU
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) July 22, 2024

“CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase” to feature HBCU rivalry games in college basketball doubleheader on Dec. 28.

NCCU Men’s Basketball Will Play in CBS Sports Classic HBCU Showcase https://t.co/Rq1WHvHyTB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 23, 2024

“CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase” to feature HBCU rivalry games in college basketball doubleheader on Dec. 28. @NCCU_MBB at @ncatmbb @HUMensBB at @Hampton_MBB pic.twitter.com/rhy7v9A9J1
— CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 (@CBSSportsCBB) July 22, 2024

Urban Edge Network's HBCU Plus Unveils HBCUAC Women's Volleyball Broadcast Schedule, Showcasing Over 80 Games | Kyle T. Mosley

Over 80 HBCUAC women's volleyball games will be featured on HBCU Plus@HBCUAC | @UrbanEdgeNet | @HBCULegends https://t.co/4lX7sDGicx
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) July 17, 2024

Texas Southern University Community Mourns Death of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Texas Southern University honors Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's impactful legacy with heartfelt reflections from our community. Read the full tribute here https://t.co/izf1dLJN9v pic.twitter.com/YpJIhj9fxe
— Texas Southern University (@TexasSouthern) July 21, 2024

Curtis Symonds Unveils An Exciting Revamp For HBCU GO Sports | Kyle T. Mosley

Curtis Symonds Unveils An Exciting Revamp For HBCU GO Sports@HBCUGoTV | @KTMOZE | @BlackSportsInc | @HBCULegends https://t.co/5skhU4aGai
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) July 22, 2024

What the SWAC preseason voting overlooked about Jackson State football | J.T. Keith

What the SWAC preseason voting overlooked about Jackson State football https://t.co/BxjhkjZnuT
— Clarion Ledger (@clarionledger) July 22, 2024

Jackson State football's top kicker no longer on team | J.T. Keith

Jackson State football's top kicker no longer on team https://t.co/9QhOLHGtWL
— Clarion Ledger (@clarionledger) July 22, 2024

State awards for Alexander, Plummer

State awards for Alexander, Plummer
story: https://t.co/nhbPyuvzWU #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATrack #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/5RRIcstwIp
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) July 22, 2024

'Left my mark': Outgoing FAMU softball coach Camise Patterson bids farewell to Rattlers | Gerald Thomas III

I spoke with Coach P for her to give her farewell to Rattler Nation.

She also talked about her departure from FAMU and move to Alabama State months after coaching the Rattlers to a SWAC Championship appearance. 🥎

🎙️: @CamisePatterson

Via @TDOnline https://t.co/4Ax9hm2oV9
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 22, 2024

Sunday, July 21, 2024

UAPB Football: Tom Manley Named Golden Lions Running Backs Coach, Special Teams Coordinator

UAPB Football Tom Manley Named Golden Lions Running Backs Coach Special Teams Coordinator on Deltaplex News: UAPB Football Tom Manley Named Golden Lions Running Backs Coach, Special Teams CoordinatorPINE BLUFF, AR. The head football coach at the ... https://t.co/lbZ2WeEUuN
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 21, 2024

WATCH | Talking with @NCCU_Football head coach @CoachTOliver at the @boxtorow event at #SticksandVines | Chris Clark

Talking with @NCCU_Football head coach @CoachTOliver at the @boxtorow event at #SticksandVines. Not much bothers him but he is paying attention to one area on his team.@MEACSports @NCCUAthletics pic.twitter.com/Uiuk15ll2p
— Chris Clark (@ChrisClark_) July 21, 2024

President Biden endorsed Vice President Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee moments after announcing that he would drop out of the 2024 presidential race

My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024

Biden endorses Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. It's the first time a US president has exited a reelection run in decades.

Follow live updates. https://t.co/tXhMRrwHZ4
— CNN (@CNN) July 21, 2024

“Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year,” Biden said in a post shared on X. “Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”https://t.co/hWH86L9Icj
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 21, 2024

President Joe Biden says he is not seeking reelection in a letter posted to social media after weeks of mounting pressure from Democrats https://t.co/Xr5mTdDQ2q pic.twitter.com/SxPlKsf0Rk
— CNN (@CNN) July 21, 2024

"This is a political earthquake."

CBS News political contributor @paynedc says President Biden is making "an incredible personal sacrifice" to not seek a second term after five decades in public service: "I think millions of Americans will see this as the selfless act that I… pic.twitter.com/JsAQ4Z7CjG
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 21, 2024

Thank you @POTUS for all you have done for America. History will judge you as one of our greatest Presidents. My statement is below:

I have had the distinct honor and privilege of knowing President Joe Biden, not just as a remarkable leader, but as a dear friend and mentor.… pic.twitter.com/UKOzFp4qb4
— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) July 21, 2024

WATCH | FAMU High School Summer Band Camp | "Halftime Show" 2024 | 420 Superior Musicians Strong!!!

FAMU Marching Band Camp draws big prospect numbers - https://t.co/yx9cfyIfL2
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 21, 2024

Special thanks to everyone that has supported us throughout the week during band camp. We had a great time teaching the ways of the 100 to these talented musicians. Congratulations to all who have earned an award from us and we hope to see you again next year. pic.twitter.com/jV8lHtCTzn
— FAMU's Marching 100 (@THEMARCHING100) July 21, 2024

HBCU Barbara-Scotia To Apply For Reaccreditation After Two Decades | Mary Spiller

HBCU Barbara-Scotia To Apply For Reaccreditation After Two Decades https://t.co/EbGsQZKZUe
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 21, 2024

10 Bison Named 2024 USTFCCCA Track & Field All-Academic Athletes

Congrats to our 10 Bison named @USTFCCCA All-Academic athletes!@HUBisonTFXC #BleedBlue 🦬https://t.co/8Lb2E7IXWY pic.twitter.com/nQw99KKPyd
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) July 20, 2024

Alabama State names Camise Patterson Head Softball Coach

SWAC Softball Shocker: FAMU HC heads to division rival.https://t.co/6QJrKZcyXx
— HBCU Gameday (@HBCUGameday) July 19, 2024

Alabama State names Camise Patterson Head Softball Coach https://t.co/ZPIzaVTDgg
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 21, 2024

HBCU football star featured in EA Sports College Football 25 | Randall Barnes

HBCU Basketball Coach Gets Huge International Opportunity - ClutchPoints https://t.co/8r2FA0yOfM via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 21, 2024

Alabama State, Alcorn expected to stand tall in the SWAC | Randall Barnes

Alabama State, Alcorn Expected To Stand Tall In The SWAC - ClutchPoints https://t.co/ZSwJ9d9iEc via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 21, 2024

HBCU football star featured in EA Sports College Football 25 | Randall Barnes

HBCU Football Star Featured In EA Sports College Football 25 - ClutchPoints https://t.co/gEQoQAUwmY via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 21, 2024

Norfolk State's Dawson Odoms makes bold statement about MEAC/SWAC Challenge Against Florida A&M | Randall Barnes

Norfolk State's Dawson Odoms makes bold statement about MEAC/SWAC Challenge Against Florida A&M - ClutchPoints https://t.co/uY4vDJ1GOt via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 21, 2024