Before they made history in the skies, they had to overcome barriers on the ground

𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙨 👏

Before they made history in the skies, they had to overcome barriers on the ground. The Tuskegee Airmen became the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Forces, proving that courage, skill, and determination know no color. Their… pic.twitter.com/b1higjTqGG

— Red Tails Classic (@RedTailsClassic) July 6, 2026

Albany State Football is excited to welcome Chris Schultz as our new Special Teams Coordinator!

🏈 Welcome to the Golden Rams Family!
Albany State Football is excited to welcome Chris Schultz as our new Special Teams Coordinator! Please join us in welcoming Coach Schultz !

To read more, visit https://t.co/GBVqhI7lPL#CreatingLegacies | #GratefulNotEntitled pic.twitter.com/lcIS7Jr15A

— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) July 6, 2026

Black hair care pioneer George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99 | Deena Zaru and Sabina Ghebremedhin

Black hair care pioneer George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99 https://t.co/2VvEEaaAH9

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 7, 2026

George Johnson, pioneering Chicago entrepreneur, dies at 99 https://t.co/DhbF6Wcdg7

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 7, 2026

Black Hair Care Pioneer and ‘Afro Sheen’ Creator George E. Johnson Dies at 99 https://t.co/UFiJzp6W2C

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 7, 2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of George E. Johnson Sr., who passed away on July 6, 2026, at the age of 99.

Born on July 27, 1926, in Mississippi, Johnson's family later moved to Chicago during the Great Migration. He began his career as a chemist at Fuller Products Company,… pic.twitter.com/dBbw3l75CZ

— A'ja Smith (@AjaSmith_) July 6, 2026

Rogers Named Head Bowling Coach

Jaguar Fans, SU Athletics is excited to welcome Jailyn Rogers as the new Head Coach of our Women's Bowling program! 🎳🐆

Athlete. ➡️ Assistant. ➡️ Head Coach.

Jailyn's journey speaks for itself. The next chapter starts now, and a new standard has arrived!

🔗:… pic.twitter.com/Yc5ZplpTrb

— Southern University Jaguars (@SouthernUsports) July 6, 2026

FAMU Marching 100 2026 Summer Band Camp Orientation Showcase

FAMU Marching 100 2026 Summer Band Camp Orientation Showcase https://t.co/hD35oFmujg via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2026

Tennis trailblazer Althea Gibson made history #OnThisDay in 1957 when she became the first Black player—man or woman—to win a Wimbledon championship title

Tennis trailblazer Althea Gibson made history #OnThisDay in 1957 when she became the first Black player—man or woman—to win a Wimbledon championship title, defeating Darlene Hard in the singles tournament. Learn more about Gibson in our expanded biography: https://t.co/Idh8k1xVAb pic.twitter.com/VgEnvh2Tmc

— National Women's History Museum (@womenshistory) July 6, 2026

"GMA" shares an exclusive report from ABC News in collaboration with the 10 Million Names Project on the historic genealogical breakthrough to find descendants of the enslaved people that built the White House

"GMA" shares an exclusive report from ABC News in collaboration with the 10 Million Names Project on the historic genealogical breakthrough to find descendants of the enslaved people that built the White House. #DisneyCelebratesAmerica pic.twitter.com/sYXHfA85fT

— Good Morning America (@GMA) July 4, 2026

A&T Mourns Baseball Legend Al Holland, Sr. ('75)

A&T Mourns Baseball Legend Al Holland, Sr. ('75) https://t.co/dbkglYJ6ke

— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) July 6, 2026

🌪️ Elite spin move

🌪️ Elite spin move.#hbcuallstargame #thebestinblackcollegebasketball pic.twitter.com/KdD56hJJjx

— HBCU All-Star Game (@HBCUAllStarGame) July 6, 2026

How Chris Wright used an Outback Steakhouse job and a few historical turnarounds to become a Division I head coach

Thank you for the kind words @joey_dwyhttps://t.co/GjgMqvQ5yO

— Chris Wright (@CoachCWRIGHT) July 6, 2026

Welcome campers! The annual Florida A&M Marching 100 band camp has officially started!!!! 💯🐍

Welcome campers! The annual Florida A&M Marching 100 band camp has officially started!!!! 💯🐍 pic.twitter.com/mMrwAFca47

— FAMU's Marching 100 (@THEMARCHING100) July 6, 2026

The celebration of the life and legacy of Coach Roger Cador will be livestreamed on these platforms:

The memorial service will be livestreamed on the following platforms: Southern University and A&M College Facebook page, the Southern University System YouTube page, Jaguar Athletics YouTube page, and https://t.co/mdzdNUpF5i. https://t.co/N5NpBUysFB

— Southern University (@SouthernU_BR) July 6, 2026

We're just 1 week away from the 2026 SWAC Football Media Day brought you by @Pepsi

The road to kickoff begins here. 🏈

We're just 1 week away from the 2026 SWAC Football Media Day brought you by @Pepsi #SWACFB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/XVdCOhp8Dg

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) July 6, 2026

TSU HOF Class of 2026: Johnny "Ballpark" Franks — Sports Information

TSU HOF Class of 2026: Johnny "Ballpark" Franks — Sports Informationhttps://t.co/sqEsNrwFlu

— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) July 6, 2026

Nasir Core, ex-FAMU basketball star, breaks BIG3 single-half scoring record | Gerald Thomas III

Nasir Core, ex-FAMU basketball star, breaks BIG3 single-half scoring record https://t.co/fOOGzTLrNu

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 6, 2026

Madisyn Strange Named CAA Leadership and Sports Excellence Winner

Madisyn Strange Named CAA Leadership and Sports Excellence Winner https://t.co/nJ1JKZ9fc1

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2026

Brianna Charles Named CAA Outdoor Track Athlete Of The Year

Brianna Charles Named CAA Outdoor Track Athlete Of The Year https://t.co/DGS7HPOO0o

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2026

Morgan Completes Her Incredible A&T Legacy With Field Athlete of the Year Honor

Morgan Completes Her Incredible A&T Legacy With Field Athlete of the Year Honor https://t.co/r5GlI7WRiP

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2026

Johnson, Partee, Taylor Family Win Postseason CAA Superlatives Again

Johnson, Partee, Taylor Family Win Postseason CAA Superlatives Again https://t.co/OV0g5BMWEm

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2026

Norfolk State Football Announces Harbor Club VIP Reception and Kickoff Cruise Fundraiser Presented by Chartway Federal Credit Union

Norfolk State Football Announces Harbor Club VIP Reception and Kickoff Cruise Fundraiser Presented by Chartway Federal Credit Union https://t.co/4x3RJzUMbS

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2026

2026 Miami Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 2: Florida A&M | Tanner Marlar

2026 Miami Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 2: Florida A https://t.co/ZH4fUdQGYT

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2026

HBCU Swingman Classic to feature uniform patches honoring Roger Cador

HBCU Swingman Classic to feature uniform patches honoring Roger Cador https://t.co/7uyNqG5t8K

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2026

🏈 CIAA's expanded championship weekend could boost NCAA D2 playoff hopes |

The CIAA is expanding championship weekend. Looks like an extra game is coming that would pit the 3rd and 4th-place teams.

Last season that would have been Fayetteville State vs. Virginia State

Thoughts on the CIAA's proposal?https://t.co/DJLtExr2Sy pic.twitter.com/V1JytPPLxQ

— NC Football News (@NCFootballNews) July 2, 2026

Tasha Cobbs Leonard - Final Say (Official Live Video)

Lauren Fields named Director of Women’s Basketball Operations at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Lauren Fields named Director of Women’s Basketball Operations at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore https://t.co/pG4PCTz1mj

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2026