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— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) July 1, 2025
๐ฐ: https://t.co/i7yxtASeRo#BeADawg25
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Dawn Thornton to Join BeautyCon Panel at Essence Festival of Culture
Five Programs Earn Team Academic All-GLVC Honors
Congrats to @LUMO_MGolf, @LUMO_WGolf, @lumo_msoc, @LUMO_TF XC and @LUMO_Softball on earning team Academic All-GLVC honors! https://t.co/6QroTMmpQ3#glvcmg #glvcwg #glvcsb #glvcxc #glvcmsoc
— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) July 1, 2025
NAIA Hoops Report Strikes Partnership With Urban Edge Network
๐จBreaking News๐จ
— NAIA WBB Hoops Report (@NAIAWomensHoops) July 1, 2025
The first order of business is to celebrate us and @NAIAHoopsReport partnering with Urban Edge Network for the upcoming season!
The launch pad is set for an amazing season filled with memorable moments.
Read the full release at:https://t.co/ZtJJ4fOucm pic.twitter.com/0nHIUT4hXS
The Sun Conference is proud to announce a partnership with Urban Edge Network—elevating how fans, brands, and partners engage with our championship sports and unlocking new opportunities for exposure and growth
๐จ THIS JUST IN ๐จ
— The Sun Conference (@SunConference) July 1, 2025
The Sun Conference is proud to announce a partnership with Urban Edge Network—elevating how fans, brands, and partners engage with our championship sports and unlocking new opportunities for exposure and growth.
Read more ⬇️๐https://t.co/iTL6LmzRWN
Monday, June 30, 2025
Guard Thee Yard: Jackson State University Spring Football 2025
Guard Thee Yard: Jackson State University Spring Football 2025 https://t.co/kieEEPggtd via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2025
The ROAR Summer Camp Performance 2025
The ROAR SUMMER BAND CAMP PERFORMANCE 2025 https://t.co/sN8Zk8iL6A via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2025
Florida A&M women’s basketball hosts Skills Camp | Alison Posey
Florida A&M women’s basketball hosts Skills Camp https://t.co/qypJ9xsKYh
— WCTV Eyewitness News (@WCTV) July 1, 2025
HBCU Hour Ep. 142 | No Chill Sports
HBCU Hour Ep. 142 https://t.co/MrHyRDimt0 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2025
CO ' 26 | Shadow Creek H.S. 5'10" Setter Simone Robinson Committed To Florida A&M | Pearland, TX
๐จRecruiting Alert!!!๐จ
— TAV Houston (@TAVHouston) June 30, 2025
Huge Congrats to Simone Robinson (17 Adidas | Setter | Shadow Creek HS) on her commitment to Florida A&M! #GoRattlers ๐งก๐
We are so proud of you, Simone, and can’t wait to see you shine at the Next Level ๐#TAVHou17Adidas#TAVFam pic.twitter.com/oVfddQTFCJ
Justin Lopez ( @FAMU_Baseball ) brings in 2 on a single! | Coastal Collegiate Baseball League
Justin Lopez (@FAMU_Baseball) brings in 2 on a single!
— Coastal Collegiate Baseball League (@CCBLJAX) June 30, 2025
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Sharks 3 pic.twitter.com/ABTz2qAOUt
UNAPOLOGETIC: Tremaine Jackson's Outspoken Nature Places Higher Expectations on Prairie View A&M
UNAPOLOGETIC: Tremaine Jackson's Outspoken Nature Places Higher Expectat... https://t.co/IZ0XmTcFfY via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2025
FAMU Foundation draws back from more presidential salary coverage, but future is unclear | Tarah Jean
FAMU Foundation draws back from more presidential salary coverage, but future is unclear https://t.co/Lo7p9kiaGm
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 30, 2025
C/O '27 | Westminster Academy Point Guard Dwight Gaines Offered by Head Coach Charlie Ward and Florida A&M |
Excited for our guy Dwight Gaines Jr.
— WA Lions Basketball (@WALionsBasketb1) June 30, 2025
(@DjGaines0) on his recent offer from Florida A&M University. Thanks to Head Coach Charlie Ward @RealCharlieWard and assistant coach Jarrod Lazarus @CoachLazarus and the entire Florida A&M University coaching staff @FAMU_MBB.@PaulBiancardi… pic.twitter.com/wX8Qmxbrr8
The junior guard - DJ Gaines (@DjGaines0) was working it at GBCA Live Period in Atlanta this weekend. He had games of 35 pts and 4 asst, 27 pts and 6 asst and 26 pts and 5 asst. Dj showed why is considered one of the best guards in the class of 2027. @PaulBiancardi… pic.twitter.com/8NCork9ukd
— WA Lions Basketball (@WALionsBasketb1) June 29, 2025
2027 5’11 DJ Gaines put on a phenomenal show in the 2025 FIBA Americup Juarez. DJ avg 21.8PPG, 2.8RPG, 3.2APG, 2.8SPG and 44.1% FG. DJ finished 1st for scoring in the Americup, top 5 for Steals and top 10 for 3PM. DJ got selected to be All Star First Team. @DjGaines0 pic.twitter.com/sFMUFINhFd
— samcullen (@samcullen41) June 11, 2025
Dwight Gaines - PG 5'11 - 27' @DjGaines0
— The ScoutLab (@TheScoutLab) June 2, 2025
Gaines is a shifty guard who pairs lightning-quick acceleration with a deadly crossover to consistently beat his defenders. Once past them, he's able to use an array of finishes to score over taller opponents—converting from nearly any… pic.twitter.com/2gXfFyPJeP
TSU Men’s Basketball Coach Brian “Penny” Collins Resigns for NBA Job With Memphis Grizzlies | Kelly Broderick, Steve Layman
TSU basketball coach resigns to accept assistant position with the Memphis Grizzlies https://t.co/Pdgtb9vFvZ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2025
Men’s Basketball Head Coach Brian “Penny” Collins Resigns for NBA Jobhttps://t.co/TaE02QUQ37
— Tennessee State Men's Basketball (@TSUTigersMBB) June 30, 2025
Dr. Paul A. Bryant Named Vice President and Director of Athletics at Alabama A&M University
๐จExcellence is Our Standard : Dr. Paul A. Bryant named Vice President and Director of Athletics#BeADawg25
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) June 30, 2025
๐ฐ: https://t.co/1uSZjCM8hV
FAMU basketball recruiting: Charlie Ward building roster for debut season with Rattlers | Gerald Thomas III
New FAMU men’s basketball coach Charlie Ward is quietly but actively building his roster for his debut season. See who’ll be suiting up for the Rattlers this winter. ๐ https://t.co/OJmWWBIlNv
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) June 30, 2025
Staff members Tsega, Cassiere win awards
Staff members Tsega, Cassiere win awards
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) June 30, 2025
story: https://t.co/JW4EngKwfw#TeamGold #HailAlHailXU #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial #TheRightWayToPlay pic.twitter.com/uo1tN3qZQh
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Brave New World | Fangs UP Podcast
Brave New World https://t.co/deuZmYIEBW
— HBCU Digital Network (@HBCUDigital) June 30, 2025
MLB -AA | The Blue Wahoos mourn the loss of Pensacola native and former MLB outfielder Hosken Powell, who passed away June 27 at the age of 70
The Blue Wahoos mourn the loss of Pensacola native and former MLB outfielder Hosken Powell, who passed away today at the age of 70.
— Pensacola Blue Wahoos (@BlueWahoosBBall) June 27, 2025
Powell was the third overall pick in the June 1975 Draft and played six seasons in the big leagues with the Twins & Blue Jays.
He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/XYbplpZZ7V
MLB Pioneer Johnny Joe Lewis Leads Pensacola's All-Time Greatest Black Baseball Players https://t.co/895PvGiihG via @MiLB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 30, 2025
Secret VIP Access to the Blue Wahoos Baseball Game | Family Fun in Pensa... https://t.co/kC9asx6VLV via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 30, 2025
YOU HEARD! I’LL SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ Earl Hankerson
YOU HEARD! I’LL SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ pic.twitter.com/0iJEHm6yAH
— Earl Hankerson (@Hankersone) June 30, 2025
C/O '26 ๐6’2 PF/C Maliyah Meeks Offered by @CoachBGordon and Florida A&M University | 4.2GPA ๐ | Park Crossing H.S., Montgomery, AL
Blessed and thankful to receive an offer from Florida A&M University. Thank you @CoachBGordon all glory to God pic.twitter.com/MTkbLtkwnb
— Maliyah Meeks (@meeks_maliyah) June 29, 2025
Forbes ranks #FAMU online programs No 1 among #HBCU offerings | da rattler
Forbes ranks #FAMU online programs No 1 among #HBCU offerings
— Rattler Nation Blog (@RattlerNationFL) June 29, 2025
l #HBCU l #HBCUs l #HBCUGrad l #FAMUGrad | #SWAC | #university | #highered | #Florida| #Tallahassee | #Rattlers | #AcademicTwitter | #AcademicChatterhttps://t.co/7bNHrfVQWy
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— I Talk Rattler Football ๐๐ (@RattlerPit) June 29, 2025
Florida HBCU Sees Highest Application Numbers In 158-Year History | Kandiss Edwards
The boost is a great sign of growth, and a clear indicator Edward Waters is on the rise. https://t.co/rmbLrCBQoo
— Black Enterprise (@blackenterprise) June 29, 2025
Pols & Politics: Boston city councilors want an HBCU campus | Gayla Cawley, Rick Sobey
Pols & Politics: Boston city councilors want an HBCU campus https://t.co/P83PqpyIHU
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 29, 2025
Saturday, June 28, 2025
The Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance held their 18th 5K Run Walk, and it was truly inspiring
The Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance held their 18th 5K Run Walk, and it was truly inspiring. We met with so many alums proudly representing their alma maters. Another great turmout and event! #HBCU pic.twitter.com/FBE48IRNwP
— HBCU Alum (@hbcualum) June 29, 2025