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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The Albany State University Foundation received a $10K gift from Five Star Credit Union as part of a three-year, $30K pledge to support the Presidential Scholarship Fund

The Albany State University Foundation received a $10K gift from Five Star Credit Union as part of a three-year, $30K pledge to support the Presidential Scholarship Fund. This marks Five Star Credit Union’s first gift to #AlbanyState, helping invest in the future of our students. pic.twitter.com/Bu1k9hqwER
— Albany State University (@AlbanyStateUniv) August 4, 2026

Fisk University president defends plan to build data center: 'Higher ed is in a different place right now' | Jeana Fermi and Sabina Ghebremedhin

Amid protests against data center development across the country, one historically Black university has made it key to its plan for financial viability. https://t.co/9BayE5X38b
— ABC News (@ABC) August 4, 2026

Audi Field to Host “Battle of the Real HU” Football Game Between Howard and Hampton

Audi Field to Host “Battle of the Real HU” Football Game Between Howard and Hampton https://t.co/hsNkLv8SOB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2026

WSOC 🐻⚽️| The Lady Bears are making their return to the pitch more motivated than ever.

WSOC 🐻⚽️| The Lady Bears are making their return to the pitch more motivated than ever.#ShawU | #BearWithUs | #HBCUSoccer pic.twitter.com/RBursyORdZ
— Shaw Athletics (@ShawBears) August 4, 2026

MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills Inks Contract Extension

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is proud to announce that Commissioner Sonja Stills has agreed to a five-year contract extension, continuing her leadership of the conference through 2031.

Together, we will continue building opportunities for our student-athletes,… pic.twitter.com/IVdTO3flyI
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) August 4, 2026

Dr. Jolisa Williams Earns Women Leaders in Sports Resilience Award

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 🏅

Dr. Williams has been named a recipient of the Women Leaders in Sports Resilience Award, recognizing her perseverance, courageous leadership, and lasting impact on collegiate athletics.#BulldogNation | #BiteDown pic.twitter.com/Fjpba5LOoS
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) August 4, 2026

Dr. Jolisa Williams Earns Women Leaders in Sports Resilience Award https://t.co/8IXLo5af1t
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2026

Former Jackson State DB Levi Wyatt Jr's funeral arrangements set

Former Jackson State DB Levi Wyatt Jr's funeral arrangements set https://t.co/Dh3Tvrprmn
— CL Sports (@CLSports) August 4, 2026

𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 Schools. 𝐒𝐈𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐍 Sports. 𝐎𝐍𝐄 Network.

𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 Schools. 𝐒𝐈𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐍 Sports. 𝐎𝐍𝐄 Network.

ICYMI: The MEAC Network is your home for live events, original programming, exclusive features and on-demand content from across the conference!

📲 Stream for 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 on:
• Roku
• Apple TV
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•… pic.twitter.com/7Tz1vVYtmV
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) August 4, 2026

The Commissioner's Honor Roll is out! Academic excellence was on full display across all member institutions, highlighted by 109 student-athletes who achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA

The Commissioner's Honor Roll is out! Academic excellence was on full display across all member institutions, highlighted by 109 student-athletes who achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA. Read the full release on https://t.co/1DRxs5pS3g #HBCUAC #ScholarAthletes #AcademicExcellence pic.twitter.com/LOgaOYVh4e
— HBCU Athletic Conference (@HBCUAC) August 4, 2026

WATCH | Everson Walls Talks Going Undrafted from Grambling State University to Super Bowl Champion | The Route Tree

Everson Walls Talks Going Undrafted to Super Bowl Champion | The Route Tree https://t.co/qTIOtltXvc via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2026

EVERSON WALLS BIOGRAPHY — COURTESY TEXAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Richardson native, Everson Walls began his illustrious career as a standout at Berkner High School where he soon caught the attention of Grambling State and its legendary coach Eddie Robinson. Walls, who played numerous positions at Grambling, was selected to the Kodak 1AA All-American team, the Black College All-American team and as a senior, led the nation in interceptions. An undrafted free-agent, the 6’1″, 190lb Walls quickly found a home at defensive back with the Dallas Cowboys. He led the NFL in interceptions a record three times with Dallas, including club-record 11 as rookie in 1981. Walls, a four-time Pro Bowl (1981, 1982, 1983 & 1985) and three-time All-Pro selection, led the Cowboys in interceptions 5 times, a club record. He is currently tied for 13th on NFL’s career interception list with 57 (1981-1993). Walls won his only Super Bowl ring in 1991, when his touchdown-saving tackle on Thurman Thomas helped the New York Giants hold off the Buffalo Bills, 20-19. He also was the Giants team leader in interceptions during the 1990 and 1991 seasons. He is a member of the Dallas Cowboys 25th Anniversary Team and was named the Cowboys’ Man of the Year in 1987. Walls was also named to the All-Time Cowboys Team, the NFL’s All Decade Team for the 1980’s, and was elected to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. A Gift for Ron: Friendship and Sacrifice On and Off the Gridiron was written in 2009 and chronicles the story of Walls’ kidney donation to former Dallas Cowboy teammate Ron Springs. He was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.

The talent application for the 2026 SIAC football season is now open! 🏈

The talent application for the 2026 SIAC football season is now open! 🏈

Applicants must read all instructions carefully and complete the form in its entirety. Only complete applications will be considered.

The application will close Friday, Aug. 7, at 5 p.m. ET.

🔗 Apply now:… pic.twitter.com/gJj7jY993u
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) August 4, 2026

Howard University Professor Lemir Teron Examines Environmental Justice | Sholnn Z. Freeman

Howard University's Dr. Lemir Teron is challenging the way we think about environmental justice. In his new book, Unlearn Power, he explores how race, policy, and collective action shape the fight for a more just and sustainable future.

Read more about it on The Dig:… pic.twitter.com/FF866AKI5F
— Howard University (@HowardU) August 4, 2026

A new era of innovation — join us for the HSSI Ribbon Cutting and Open House!

🎉 Happening at 10:00 a.m. Today!

A new era of innovation — join us for the HSSI Ribbon Cutting and Open House!#HSSI #RibbonCutting #LUMO 🩺🚑 pic.twitter.com/tZoRKMyc9p
— Lincoln University (Missouri) (@LUBlueTigers) August 4, 2026

25 DAYS UNTIL KICKOFF

25 DAYS UNTIL KICKOFF 🚨

FAMU Football opens the season against Albany State on Aug. 29. The countdown is on, Rattler Nation.#FangsUp x #RestoreTheStrike x #AllIn pic.twitter.com/5QY5iLQZcC
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 4, 2026

What Really Happened To Alfred Street Baptist Church After Pastor Howard-John Wesley

DeSean Jackson, Michael Vick and an HBCU sports renaissance in Philadelphia | Kylan Watson

DeSean Jackson, Michael Vick and an HBCU sports renaissance in Philadelphia https://t.co/1A38NKbD0t via @phillytrib
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2026

Title III: Five Questions HBCU Leaders Need Answered on Protect College Sports Act | Kyle T. Mosley

Title III of the Protect College Sports Act carries a real opportunity for HBCU athletics and its future media productions. However, it also carries no authorization figures...

Five questions for HBCUs before Congress votes.#HBCU #SWAC #MEAC #CIAA #SIAC #HBCUSports… pic.twitter.com/ew8DLEKeFu
— Kyle T. Mosley (@KyleTMosley) August 4, 2026

Morgan State to Face Alabama State in 2027 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff

Morgan State to Face Alabama State in 2027 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff https://t.co/q4KP8AJuV3
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2026

Woke up on Go!! #ALLIN | Ron Dugans

Woke up on Go!! #ALLIN #Restorethestrike 🐍🧡💚 pic.twitter.com/0gtuj7I2DQ
— Ron Dugans (@r81dugans) August 4, 2026

Sometimes God won’t move the mountain because you are called to climb it. Lord thank you for another year to be a blessing to someone else. Let’s Get It!! Practice 1 Rattler Fall Camp!! #Restorethestrike #ALLIN #Stillblessed Year #22🧡💚🐍 pic.twitter.com/dvJnJtrguo
— Ron Dugans (@r81dugans) July 31, 2026

𝗠𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗣 #FangsUp x #RestoreTheStrike x #AllIn pic.twitter.com/8nCj0m1PQz
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 4, 2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 ! #ALLIN x #RestoreTheStrike pic.twitter.com/pwWEHAdyRR
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) January 26, 2026

USA Today Readers' Choice Awards official ranking of the top 10 winning bands will be revealed on August 26 | #1 Public HBCU North Carolina A&T State University Blue & Gold Marching Machine

Public voting runs daily until August 17, 2026, at 11:59 a.m. ET on the USA Today Readers' Choice Awards page. Active Nominees: The 20 Contenders on the active 2026 leaderboard include groups like the University of Illinois Marching Illini, Penn State Blue Band, Ohio State Marching Band, Western Carolina Pride of the Mountains Band, Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South, Southern University Human Jukebox, Florida A&M University Marching 100, and North Carolina A&T State University Blue and Gold Marching Machine.

VOTE HERE FOR THE BEST MARCHING BAND: LINK | What is the Best College Marching Band for 2026? You must vote DAILY for band to remain competitive in the rankings!!!

Marching Band Leaderboard - August 4, 2026

Biggest Winners From Dallas Cowboys' First Padded Practice | Cobie Durant (S.C. State), Shavon Revel SHINE! | Marcus Mosher

Who were the biggest winners from the first padded practice for the #Cowboys?

We've got @McCoolBCB reporting LIVE from Oxnard!https://t.co/4IR1jJDhUw
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) August 4, 2026

Cowboys Headlines: Malicious LB, Imperfect Prescott, DBs rule in pads

📸 Chris Jones, Chris Jones-Imagn Images https://t.co/WBGEEuzyOW pic.twitter.com/l4iTzBXuOJ
— TheCowboysWire (@TheCowboysWire) August 4, 2026

Happy birthday, @BarackObama! 65 never looked better | Michelle Obama

Happy birthday, @BarackObama! 65 never looked better. Every day, you make me a better person, and I’m thankful for all the ways you show up for our family and our country. Love you. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/DpqVKJiqyz
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 4, 2026

In June, when we debuted the first official portrait of President and Mrs. Obama at the Obama Presidential Center Museum, the world went wild for the story of how Michelle Obama had long hoped to collaborate with renowned artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby, and how deeply the… pic.twitter.com/flaxOSWCtt
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) July 27, 2026

There’s nothing like a choir to get you fired up! Michelle and I enjoyed this beautiful performance from the Uniting Voices Chicago during the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center. pic.twitter.com/Z7gI8S6FM1
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 20, 2026

The NCAA should admit defeat on fifth-year eligibility rollout | Kevin Sweeney

The NCAA should admit defeat on fifth-year eligibility rollout https://t.co/JZEi1p3nMY
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) August 4, 2026

Before NIL was a trend, we invested in HBCU athletes. Celebrating 20 years of Anthony Lawrence Collection

Before NIL was a trend, we invested in HBCU athletes. Celebrating 20 years of Anthony Lawrence Collection. #20yearsoflegacy #TraditionNeverGraduates pic.twitter.com/zLZBDNQR1N
— Anthony Lawrence Collection (@ALCollection) August 4, 2026

Questions around QB position for Alabama State football in 2026 | Jaeden Day

Questions around QB position for Alabama State football in 2026 https://t.co/IMfXHr9Mhz
— Advertiser Sports (@mgmsports) August 4, 2026