It is an absolute HONOR to have the legendary Tuskegee Airmen here at Fenway Park today as the Red Sox host the Black and African American celebration. 🇺🇸🫡 pic.twitter.com/4v2CnLNhwj
— NESN (@NESN) June 18, 2026
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Friday, June 19, 2026
It is an absolute HONOR to have the legendary Tuskegee Airmen here at Fenway Park today as the Red Sox host the Black and African American celebration. 🇺🇸🫡
WVSU Football announces 2026 schedule
🏈 | The 2026 @WvsuFootball schedule is here! Make plans to join us for six games on Lakin-Ray Field at Dickerson Stadium this fall! https://t.co/GLas652ao3#GoState🐝 pic.twitter.com/FxYOoNR4x4
— WVSU Athletics (@wvsuathletics) June 19, 2026
Linda Spencer, Howard Volleyball Pioneer and Championship Coach, Leaves an Enduring Legacy | Monica Lewis
Howard University is remembers a true Bison legend, Linda Spencer (B.S. ’75, M.Ed. ’81), who passed away on June 8.
— Howard University (@HowardU) June 18, 2026
As a pioneer on Howard’s first women’s basketball team and the architect of the university's volleyball program, Coach Spencer spent decades breaking barriers.… pic.twitter.com/O9q21Q7RYn
Join us on July 19th on the campus of Morgan State University for the MEAC’s official girls flag football clinic!
🏈 Girls on the Gridiron is 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤!
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 19, 2026
Join us on July 19th on the campus of Morgan State University for the MEAC’s official girls flag football clinic!
Girls ages 12+ will have the opportunity to learn the game, build their skills, and take the field alongside coaches, players…
What the PCSA Could Mean for Small College | Jim Carr
Jim Carr, President & CEO of the NAIA, shares his thoughts on the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) and how it could impact small colleges.
— NAIA (@NAIA) June 18, 2026
Read now: https://t.co/QoFjeGxw4k#TheRightWaytoPlay pic.twitter.com/jXEklcZRRN
Happy #JuneTeenth | In 1978, the Florida A&M University Rattlers won the inaugural 1-AA (now FCS) playoff formatted national championship
Happy #JuneTeenth
— CFB Home (@CFBHome) June 19, 2026
In 1978, the Florida A&M Rattlers won the innaguaral 1-AA (now FCS) playoff formatted national championship.
They defeated current FBS program UMASS 35-28 to win it all. pic.twitter.com/XFuAtQ0a1j
Chicago native Jennifer Hudson opened the Obama Presidential Center ceremony with the National Anthem and "The Impossible Dream" | Brian Allen
Chicago native Jennifer Hudson opened the Obama Presidential Center ceremony with the National Anthem and "The Impossible Dream."
— Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) June 18, 2026
The center is about Barack Obama, but moments like this are a reminder that it's also a love letter to the South Side.
Chicago showed up for one of… pic.twitter.com/sQgTU3iRQx
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Obama Presidential Center. Tune in now to hear our remarks along with performances by artists and changemakers from around the world who will join us here on the South Side of Chicago. https://t.co/WvFn8i3IKM
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 18, 2026
It was great reconnecting with our alumni tonight!
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 18, 2026
Michelle and I will always be grateful for the chance to work side-by-side with so many brilliant, selfless people who believed in something bigger than themselves. pic.twitter.com/wMvvUFIrzG
Grand Opening Ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center | Michelle Obama
Grand Opening Ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center https://t.co/bADtIfbuhU via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2026
The Obama Presidential Center is finally opening!
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 18, 2026
Tune in today on https://t.co/GYkEOK8EuT starting at 11am CT as Michelle and I share what this moment means to us and celebrate with friends, family, and members of the community in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/fZG3S0tgcL
The Legacy of Opportunity
Read more: https://t.co/iasRGnfMTZ
— NAIA (@NAIA) June 19, 2026
As we celebrate Juneteenth, we're reflecting on the powerful relationship between the NAIA and HBCUs, a legacy built on opportunity, community, and opening doors for future generations.
Hear from HBCU Athletic Conference Commissioner Dr. Kiki… pic.twitter.com/WRqxfWfgYo
FAMU Rattlers Coach Gray, Coach Charlie Ward And Teddy Keaton | Beyond The Whistle
FAMU Rattlers Coach Gray, Coach Charlie Ward And Teddy Keaton Beyond Th... https://t.co/DUl2gwhs0S via @YouTube pic.twitter.com/lYLAO7rUWi
— Tomorrow's Leaders Sports Network (@TLSN12) June 18, 2026
Juneteenth Celebrates Freedom And The Power Of Black Baseball | Louis Moore
Juneteenth Celebrates Freedom And The Power Of Black Baseball https://t.co/QCrMpscWIw via @firstandpen
— profloumoore (@loumoore12) June 19, 2026
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' Opal Lee says efforts are being made to erase Black history | Tesfaye Negussie and Sabina Ghebremedhin
Opal Lee, described as the "grandmother of the movement”, said that as the 250th birthday of America approaches, people should also remember Juneteenth. https://t.co/fR6jm6jB8E
— ABC News (@ABC) June 19, 2026
#OTD In 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that should have come two and a half years earlier: all enslaved people were free. #Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and a reminder that freedom delayed is justice denied. pic.twitter.com/Ax8XOEULRo
— Martin Luther King III (@OfficialMLK3) June 19, 2026
NCCU Golf Lands 16 On NEC Spring Academic Honor Roll, Five On Commissioner's List
NCCU Golf lands 16 on NEC Spring Academic Honor Roll, five on Commissioner's List! @necmgolf @necwgolf #EaglePride
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) June 18, 2026
Story: https://t.co/2G993jkjUc pic.twitter.com/iEMGTz3ngP
🐝| The 2026 Female Athlete of the Year goes to Nicole Gartner Custodio! Nicole was 2nd in all of Division-II with 173 blocks, 49 being solo
🐝| The 2026 Female Athlete of the Year goes to Nicole Gartner Custodio! Nicole was 2nd in all of Division-II with 173 blocks, 49 being solo. She also finished the season with 274 kills on a .362 hitting percentage.#GoState #StingerAwards pic.twitter.com/eCZVDTVXvh
— WVSU Athletics (@wvsuathletics) June 18, 2026
Florida Memorial University Releases 2026 Women's Soccer Schedule
Florida Memorial University Releases 2026 Women's Soccer Schedule https://t.co/OUWUc9o54y
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2026
Florida Memorial University Names Marlow as Co-Defensive Coordinator/ Defensive Back Coach
Florida Memorial University Names Marlow as Co-Defensive Coordinator/ Defensive Back Coach https://t.co/2PZAe96KGk
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2026
New E60 Juneteenth special explores history and resurrection of Indianapolis Clowns baseball team | Andy Hall
New <em>E60</em> Juneteenth special explores history and resurrection of Indianapolis Clowns baseball team https://t.co/q0iaIVmN1Q
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2026
Savannah Bananas vs Indianapolis Clowns at Great American Ballpark in Ci... https://t.co/tC1H7vX9gQ via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2026
Coach Gaines on the road looking for future Eagles 🦅🏀 Bermuda Run, NC 📍
Coach Gaines on the road looking for future Eagles 🦅🏀 Bermuda Run, NC 📍 pic.twitter.com/Clqx7YBWUS
— NCCU Women’s Basketball (@NCCUWBB_) June 19, 2026
HBCU Legend Terron Armstead enters Saints Hall of Fame Class of 2026 | Kyle T. Mosley
Terron Armstead: UAPB Golden Lion, SWAC great, and HBCU legend will be enshrined by the New Orleans Saints!@T_Armstead72 | @hbculegends | @Saints | @theSWAC | @UAPBLionsFB
— Kyle T. Mosley (@KyleTMosley) June 18, 2026
Armstead's induction: https://t.co/mfSHwjJTVA pic.twitter.com/AM3eF4Jfjt
A Golden Lion. A Saint. A Hall of Famer. 🦁🏈
— 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 🏈 (@UAPBLionsFB) June 19, 2026
Congratulations to our guy Terron Armstead (@T_Armstead72 ) on his induction into the 2026 New Orleans @Saints Hall of Fame. A well-deserved honor for one of the best to ever do it! pic.twitter.com/UMd1PIcSkY
University of Maryland Eastern Shore names Justin Thomas as the new head baseball coach
⚾️𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐇⚾️
— Hawk Baseball ⚾️ (@UMESHawkBase) June 19, 2026
Read about Coach Thomas on https://t.co/DVNFVHZS7J#HawkPride | #SoarAboveandBeyond | #HBCUMade pic.twitter.com/u8xRROcRst
Early in my coaching career, I made just $8.41 an hour while helping build a championship program at Shaw University for 5 years | Coach Latasha "Ship" Shipman-Ganus
Early in my coaching career, I made just $8.41 an hour while helping build a championship program at Shaw University for 5 years.
— Coach Ganus (@UShipman) June 18, 2026
Until Ledawn Gibson scooped me up to join her legendary staff.#womenleadership #famu #flowers pic.twitter.com/LosgseB98Y
“Walk like you already stepped into the life you prayed for—because confidence turns vision into reality.” ✨ pic.twitter.com/EFcN2TfSVR
— Coach Ganus (@UShipman) April 27, 2026
TSU Baseball Trio To Participate In 4th Annual HBCU Swingman Classic During MLB All-Star Week
TSU Baseball @TXSOBASEBALL Trio To Participate In 4th Annual HBCU Swingman Classic During MLB All-Star Week https://t.co/HBHEVrzsrE
— Texas Southern University (TSU) Athletics (@TXSOTigers) June 18, 2026
LIVE tonight at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT! 🐾 Mr. Darold Williams, President of the Hail Wildcats Gridiron Club, joins us to break down @BCUGridiron and the outlook for the Wildcats
🚨 SCHEDULE UPDATE! 🚨
— HBCU Hour (@HBCU_Hour) June 18, 2026
We've added another guest to the lineup! 🎙️
🐾 Mr. Darold Williams, President of the Hail Wildcats Gridiron Club, joins us to break down @BCUGridiron and the outlook for the Wildcats.
LIVE tonight at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT!
📺 Watch LIVE on YouTube,… https://t.co/hRnoCeRTK5 pic.twitter.com/TsDNnsTvGZ
🏆 We've got the reigning SWAC champs and a hungry contender tonight!
— HBCU Hour (@HBCU_Hour) June 18, 2026
🐾 @pvamufb_ w/ @pv_vs_everybody
🐝 @BamaStateFB w/ @KhalilStew
Can Prairie View repeat? Can Alabama State build on last year's success and take the next step?
Join us as we continue our 4th Annual #HBCUHour… pic.twitter.com/R7c9jI4Mxn
Bethune-Cookman Head Baseball Coach Johnny Hernandez has agreed to a four-year contract extension, tying him to the Wildcats program through 2030!
RUN IT BACK! 🔒
— ⚾️Bethune-Cookman Baseball (@BCUDiamondCats) June 18, 2026
Bethune-Cookman Head Baseball Coach Johnny Hernandez has agreed to a four-year contract extension, tying him to the Wildcats program through 2030!#𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 | #𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙮𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 pic.twitter.com/Y3lDas02mZ
Bethune-Cookman and Jonathan Hernandez Agree to Contract Extension https://t.co/i4sCUsuCUu
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2026