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That’s right, now let’s keep this same energy at the polls! ✊🏽

What started as a parking dispute near Huston-Tillotson University in Austin turned into an unexpected gathering as HBCU students and members of the Black Austin community showed up with food, music and cookout energy. After one of the women involved reportedly declared, “THIS IS OUR NEIGHBORHOOD,” the community response turned the moment into what looked like an early homecoming pregame protest.

But the situation went beyond parking. In the video, the women also took digs at Huston-Tillotson by bringing up the university’s graduation rate, turning a neighborhood disagreement into a jab at an institution with a long history of expanding educational opportunities for Black students.

HBCUs are more than campuses. They are pillars of education, culture and community, and conversations about their future deserve to go beyond stereotypes or using student outcomes as an insult.

That same community energy matters during election season, too. Decisions made by elected officials can affect higher education funding, student resources and the neighborhoods surrounding our campuses. Staying informed about those decisions is part of understanding how our communities are shaped.

The cookout brought the energy. Now, let’s keep that awareness going beyond the block and into the conversations that shape our future.

#HustonTillotson #Texas #HBCU #OurPower #BlackCulture

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Everyone’s always ready for tailgates on the Yard and halftime shows with the band, but no one talks about getting ready to vote in November. Real HBCU pride doesn’t just stop at the end zone.

There are several issues students deal with every single day including increased tuition, rent costs, campus safety, and infrastructure funding, which are decided by elected officials and local policy decisions. Staying engaged and making sure your voice is heard at the ballot box is how we protect our culture, our universities, and our futures.

Our institutions and local communities need us at the polls. Whether you’re voting early in person or by mail, it’s important that you make your voice heard. We stay undefeated when we show up at the ballot box! 🗳️

#OurPower #HBCU #TSU #CivicEngagement #TexasSouthernUniversity HBCUPride HBCUSports TxSU TexasSouthernUniversity Texas

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TODAY, OCTOBER 5: REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Just a reminder for the timeline: October 5 is the voter registration deadline in Arizona, Texas, Alaska, Michigan, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

If you’re in one of these states, today is the deadline to register for the upcoming election. Registration rules and requirements vary by state, so make sure you check the information that applies to you.

A quick reminder can go a long way. Save it, share it, send it to the group chat.

Source: The Black Media

#HBCU #HBCUCulture #CVPriority #BlackCulture #OurPower

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These were the words spoken by Prairie View A&M football coach Tremaine Jackson before the Panthers made the game-winning drive during the State Fair Classic. Those same words are much needed as elections are coming up in November!

Seeing both PVAMU and Grambling State pull up to Dallas, the culture was amazing to see—from bands to tailgates that brought generations and students together. But as prices on food trucks, hotels, gas, and rent keep climbing across Texas, it’s a constant reminder of how much local decisions hit our pockets.

Polling places are being cut across Tarrant County to suppress Black voter access and policy choices are making it harder for us to secure jobs and housing. With Black representation being targeted across the state, the stakes off the field are huge!

How PV was able to lock in for that final 4th-quarter drive is how our generation needs to lock in ahead of midterms. Checking voter registrations, protecting our voting rights, and demanding accountability from elected leaders is how we guard our culture, communities, and HBCU campuses.

It’s time to use #OurPower and make a difference! ✊🏾

(🎥: @pvamufb )

#PVAMU #CVPriority #HBCU #Texas TexasPolitics HBCUPride PrairieView HBCUFootball TheYard HBCUSports BlackVote GenZ

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TSU is getting ready to enter its next century with a major investment in its future.

Texas Southern University is set to receive $4.2 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Education’s Supplemental Historically Black Colleges and Universities Mandatory Grants program. The funding arrives at a significant moment as TSU prepares to celebrate its Centennial in 2027. According to ESSENCE, the investment is expected to support priorities including student success, workforce preparation, innovation and economic opportunity.

And TSU isn’t the only Texas HBCU receiving support through the same program. According to ESSENCE, Prairie View A&M University is also set to receive $4.5 million, bringing the combined funding for the two Texas HBCUs to $8.7 million.

For TSU, this comes nearly 100 years after the university was founded in Houston’s Third Ward, where it has played a major role in educating generations of students and contributing to the city and beyond.

Now, as the Tigers prepare to celebrate 100 years of history, culture and legacy, this investment adds another chapter to the story of where TSU is headed next.

Two Texas HBCUs. $8.7 million in combined funding. Nearly 100 years of history, with another century on the horizon.

TSU, what are we doing for the Centennial? 👀

Source: Essence

#TexasSouthern #TXSU #TexasHBCU #HBCUPride #BlackExcellence

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NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens surprised the Prairie View A&M volleyball team after their home opener, gifting the Lady Panthers his new custom 3D-printed “TO RESET” recovery shoes! But this isn’t just a promo drop—T.O.’s connection to PVAMU runs deep.

His daughter, Kylee Owens, built a historic legacy with the Lady Panthers, earning SWAC Player of the Year, All-American honors, and leading PVAMU to a SWAC championship! Seeing a legend pour back into the HBCU program that helped elevate his daughter to greatness is the definition of collective pride. ✨

#BlackExcellence continues to shine through the Owens family everytime they show out for the culture! 💜💛

(📸: @pvamu_vb)

#PVAMU #TerrellOwens #HBCUPride #HBCU HBCUSports TheYard Volleyball NFL CollegeVolleyball SWAC WomenInSports

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Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul brought pure Houston energy to the Labor Day Classic stands, performing a heavy-hitting rendition of Kirko Bangz’s hit song “Drank In My Cup”! The performance went so viral it caught the attention of Kirko Bangz himself, who co-signed the performance on X. 🔥🌟

Nothing beats seeing our favorite artists tap into HBCU culture and give student musicians their flowers for holding down the city’s anthem. Showing love to the creators who define our sound is what it means to #showout and keep our culture thriving! 🤎💯

Fun Fact: Did you know Kirko Bangz actually attended Prairie View A&M University before taking off in his music career? 👀💜💛

(🎥: OceanofSoulMedia/YT)

#TexasSouthernUniversity #TheYard #KirkoBangz #HBCUBands HBCU HBCUPride TxSU SWAC TSU LaborDayClassic TexasSouthern OceanOfSoul

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Who let @ochocinco get in the drumline? 😂 It’s giving “Hey Ya” by OutKast!

NightCap officially brought the HBCU Tour to Prairie View A&M, and the Panther spirit was on full display! From the energy in the crowd to the sounds of the marching band, this is exactly the kind of HBCU experience that turns a regular event into a whole production. There is just something about an HBCU band, a packed campus, and a little friendly chaos that cannot be replicated anywhere else. 😂

Prairie View A&M showing once again that when the band steps out, the whole yard better be ready. NightCap’s HBCU Tour is bringing entertainment, culture and that unmistakable HBCU energy straight to the campuses that know how to #showout.

And Chad? Somebody might want to check his band clearance. 😭

VC: @nightcapshow_

#Nightcap #PVAMU #HBCUPride #Texas

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HBCU marching bands always know how to #showout! 👑🤍

Today, the world is celebrating the birthday of global icon and Houston’s very own Beyoncé, and nobody brings Queen Bey’s legendary catalog to life quite like Texas Southern University! The Ocean of Soul marching band rocked the stands at National BOTB 2023 with a high-powered rendition of her 2003 smash hit “Baby Boy,” blending thunderous brass harmonies, heavy-hitting percussion, and unmatched Third Ward energy.

TSU continues to prove why HBCU band culture is the heartbeat of musical excellence. 🌟

What is your favorite Beyoncé track? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

(🎥: OceanofSoulMedia/YT)

#TexasSouthernUniversity #Beyonce #HBCUBands #HBCUPride TxSU TSU SWAC HBCU TexasSouthern

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The wait is officially over—HBCU football is BACK today! 🏈⚡️

From the high-stepping battle of the bands and electrifying gameday tailgates to unmatched stadium energy and five-star fan fits in the bleachers, nothing comes close to the atmosphere of HBCU football Saturdays. As kickoff weekend gets underway across the country—featuring action-packed matchups like NCCU vs Texas Southern University—campuses are officially alive, gameday spirit is at an all-time high, and fans are ready to turn up on the Yard all season long. Pack the stands, rep your school colors proudly, and let’s make this 2026 season one for the books! 🔥

(🎥: @tyb_spider)

#TexasSouthernUniversity #TSU #HBCUFootball #HBCUPride #TheYard HBCU SWAC

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When student-athletes feel like their voices aren’t being heard, they take it straight to the top! 🗣️

On day two of the fall semester, Texas Southern University men’s basketball players, students, and alumni marched across campus to protest outside President James W. Crawford III’s office ahead of a crucial Board of Regents vote. The players are making their stance crystal clear: they want interim head coach Shyrone Chatman to lead the program after spending the entire offseason recruiting, building chemistry, and holding the team together following Johnny Jones’ departure to coach at LSU.

With classes already underway and the season approaching, TxSU players are #FedUp with leadership decisions being made over their heads that disrupt program stability, player retention, and team chemistry. Student-athletes are expressing how they are being put in an unfair position with a new coaching staff potentially coming in after players have already committed and arrived on campus. 👀

TxSU student-athletes are not afraid to show up and speak their mind, proving that Gen Z activism is alive and well on the Yard. 💯🏀

(🎥: KalanHookstv/X, KyleTMosley/X)

#TexasSouthernUniversity #TXSU #HBCUPride #HBCU TSU SWAC GenZ Protest

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One of the most legendary quarterbacks in HBCU football history is officially back home in Grambling! 🏈🔥

Grambling State University has announced the hiring of GSU legend Bruce Eugene as the Tigers’ new Quarterbacks Coach and Pass Game Coordinator! Nicknamed the “Round Mound of Touchdown,” Eugene put together a historic career under Doug Williams from 2001 to 2005, throwing for 13,530 yards and an astonishing 140 touchdown passes. 😮‍💨

With several SWAC championships, two SWAC Offensive Player of the Year awards, and three Walter Payton Award finalist honors to his name, Eugene brings championship pedigree, high-IQ playcalling, and deep Louisiana recruiting roots straight to the G-Men. Having spent over a decade coaching QBs across college football, high school powerhouses, and most recently as a scouting assistant with Syracuse, Eugene is locked in to elevate the next generation of Grambling quarterbacks!⚡️

GSU Tigers, drop a “🖤💛” in the comments to celebrate @coachpaaso returning to the Yard! ⬇️

(🎥: On The Yard Network/YT)

#GramblingStateUniversity #SWAC #HBCUFootball #HBCUPride #GramFam

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