Leo Lewis, Jr. named to Missouri Sports Hall of Fame class of 2019. Sam “Bam” Cunningham, a 2010 College Football Hall of Fame inductee who starred at fullback for Southern California from 1970-72, passed away Sept. 7 in Inglewood, California. during the season … Selected to participate in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Meet the elite few who made the cut. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Plenty of impressive college statistics and a good deal of Major League Baseball experience are represented in the 2012 class of the College Baseball Hall of Fame. is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Blessed with speed, agility, and quickness, the “Deacon” became one of He was inducted into the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. – The Alcorn State University football program saw two former players, Jimmie Giles and Roynell Young, join the prestigious Black College Football Hall of Fame as inductees to the class of 2021. Davis was a member of The Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. National Intercollegiate All-American Football Players Honor. He will be presented with the Deacon Jones Trophy, named in honor of Dr. Gerald DurleyTennessee State University, Rev. Volunteer Opportunities. There have been 84 Inductees since Six inductees were selected from a list of 26 Finalists who had been determined earlier by the BCFHOF Selection Committee. Blount, James Also selected to the Black College Football Hall of Fame were Coy Bacon of Jackson State, Greg Coleman of Florida A&M, Winston Hill of Texas Southern and Willard Bailey of Virginia Union. Parents & Families. Universities (HBCUs). Hall of Fame Inductees. A total of 28 players, coaches, contributors and seniors are being inducted over two days in Canton at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Sixteen Black college graduates were inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame during the 30th Anniversary Weekend. Its first class was inducted in 2010. Found inside – Page 345Dr. Oluseyi is an inductee of the National Academy of Inventors , the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame , and the Sigma Pi Sigma physics honor ... Found inside – Page 71Awards/Recognition: First Church Divine Hall of Fame Inductee, 1996; Monroe Community College Hall of Fame Inductee, 1995. COLES, Howard W., 1904-1996 ... Six inductees were selected from a list of 25 Finalists who had been determined earlier by the BCFHOF Selection Committee. The ceremony for the inductees will be held on September 24 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Jesse JacksonNorth Carolina A&T State University, Dr. Elridge W. McMillanClark Atlanta University, Benjamin S. RuffinNorth Carolina Central University, Dr. Hilliard L. Lackey, IIIJackson State University, Willie E. JeffriesSouth Carolina State University, Samuel JonesNorth Carolina Central University, Dr. Samuel Jolley, Jr.Fort Valley State University, Dr. N. Joyce PayneClark Atlanta University, Dr. Arthur E. ThomasCentral State University, Dr. Velma Speight-BufordNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Dolores Margaret Richard SpikesSouthern University A&M College, Dr. Gladys Hope Franklin White(Deceased)Hampton University, Norma Ely-JonesFlorida Memorial University, Honorable Revius O. Ortique Jr.(Posthumously)Dillard University, Patricia Russell-McCloud, Esq.Kentucky State University, Deborah Scott ThomasAlabama State University, Leonidas Epps, Jr.(Posthumously)Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Lucille A. GreenJackson State University, Michael P. Johnson Sr.North Carolina Central University, Dr. Jimmie Colson JacksonSavannah State University, Dr. LaSalle Lefall, Jr.Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Dr. Ezra C. Davidson, Jr.Meharry Medical College, Dr. Frank S. RoyalVirginia Union University, Dr. Bettye Davis-LewisPrairie View A&M University, Dr. Joycelyn EldersPhilander Smith College, Dr. George H. RawlsFlorida A&M University, Dr. James R. Gavin, IIILivingstone College, Dr. Yvonne Thompson MaddoxVirginia Union University, Dr. Jesse Belmont BarberLincoln University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Levi WatkinsTennessee State University, Dr. Charlie BridgesAlcorn State University, Dr. Dwight D. Perry, Jr.North Carolina Central University, Dr. Alvin H. CrawfordTennessee State University, Dr. Georgia M. DunstonNorfolk State University, Dr. John E. Maupin, Jr.Meharry Medical College, Dr. Ophelia E. Garmon-BrownNorth Carolina Central University, Dr. Edith Peterson MitchellTennessee State University, Dr. Haywood L. BrownNorth Carolina A&T State University, Dr. Regina BenjaminXavier University & Morehouse School of Medicine, Dr. James BennettClark Atlanta University, Valerie Montgomery RiceMorehouse School of Medicine, Dr. James DenslerSavannah State University, Dr. Jacqueline M. WaltersAlcorn State University, Dr. Ronald E. McNairNorth Carolina A&T State University, Dr. Beny J. PrimmWest Virginia State University, Dr. Walter RobertsMississippi Valley State University, Colonel Willie L. FrazierClaflin University, Robert Benjamin Lee, IIINorfolk State University, Dr. James LettonKentucky State University, Katherine Coleman JohnsonWest Virginia State University, Dr. Roosevelt CalbertJackson State University, Dr. Goldie S. ByrdNorth Carolina A&T State University, Jesse Eugene RussellTennessee State University, Dr. Norman B. AndersonNorth Carolina Central University, Dr. Cora B. MarrettVirginia Union University, Dr. Eugene M. DeLoatch, Ph.D.Tougaloo College, Dr. Gladys B. WestVirginia State University, 36th ANNUAL HALL OF FAME Notable among the inductees were the Jones Brothers, which consist of six brothers (the only known family in the world), where six siblings played a professional sport. BCFHOF announces Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Twenty Player and Five Coach/Contributor finalists are announced each Fall for the next year’s class. October 25, 2017 (Atlanta, GA) – The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced its Class of 2018 today.Seven inductees were selected from a list of 25 Finalists who had been determined earlier by the BCFHOF Selection Committee. The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced today the move of its Annual Awards Dinner, which will take place on Dec. 7, at the ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas. Dr. Joseph JacksonJackson State University, Xernona ClaytonTennessee State University, Rev. David “Deacon” Jones played defensive end for South Found inside – Page 2386... 4054 [ 30MR ) National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Remarks in ... Tom : Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee , lations persist against ... Found inside – Page 61He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014 ... Nicks joined twenty-one other inductees, all from major integrated colleges, including Auburn ... Football Player of the Year Finalists,” said James “Shack” Harris, Co-Founder The 10th Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is Feb. 16 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. A&M University … Senior … 1st Lucille Freeman was a pioneer in the Washington, DC area for black players. ABOUT Only 0.02% of college football’s players and coaches can claim the honor of being named into the Hall of Fame. The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced today the 25 Finalists for induction into the Class of 2021 Black College Football Hall of Fame. Found inside – Page 89... and five Black College national championships, and produced 35 AllAmericans. ... bears the name of the 2001 College Football Hall of Fame inductee. A 1972 First Team All-American, Cunningham played in the 1973 Hula Bowl, College All-Star Game and Coaches All-America Game. Found inside – Page 92... Black Golf Hall of Fame Inductee 2007—African American Golfers Hall of Fame ... She earned a bachelor of science degree from Delaware State College, ... ... College in Jacksonville before announcing in 2017 that he would be retiring from the historically Black college. Martin (North Carolina A&T State University), WR Chris Rowland (Tennessee Paul Barrett Award. Super Bowl MVP Doug with the BCFHOF Class of 2020, which will be televised on ABC. Player of the Year … Finalist for the The induction ceremony takes place at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. five-member Selection Committee, which is composed of Black College Football The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation selected Jethro Pugh a 1966 graduate of Elizabeth City State College (now Elizabeth City State University ECSU) and a native of Windsor N.C. for its 2010 class induction. yards and an additional four touchdowns on the season, while only throwing five Six individuals have coached as College Football Hall of Fame inductees: . We celebrate our Black History by highlighting some of the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fames distinguished list of over 300 Hall of Famers who have been enshrined into the Hall of Fame since 1986. football players, coaches and contributors from Historically Black Colleges and The BCFHOF was founded in 2009 by two legendary NFL quarterbacks and African American pioneers, James Harris and Doug Williams. In this role, he has helped more than 100 youth receive college scholarships. Alcorn State to the SWAC Championship. He played for Lincoln University (1951-1954), where the “Lincoln Locomotive” started every game, led the Blue Tigers to unbeaten seasons his sophomore and junior seasons, … For more information, please visit www.BlackCollegeFootballHOF.org. “On behalf of the Black The Black College Football Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding players and coaches from historically black colleges and universities. List of College Football Hall of Fame inductees (players, L–Z) List of College Football Hall of Fame inductees (coaches) This page was last edited on 17 March 2021, at 21:05 (UTC). Lauretta Hasty Holloway, an alumna of North Carolina Central University, was recently named to The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame. Future Alumni Network. Found inside – Page 65... American to teach in the Seattle (Washington) Public Schools, Conrad Johnson, music educator and inductee into the Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame, ... LORMAN, Miss. Found inside... virtually ignored the black community in the days of Jim Crow. ... Football Hall of Fame, and fourteen inductees to the College Football Hall of Fame. fourth consecutive berth in the Celebration Bowl … Candidate for MEAC Offensive The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, honors players who have shown exceptional skill at basketball, all-time great coaches, referees, and other major contributors to the sport.It is named after Dr. James Naismith, who conceived the sport in 1891; he was inducted into the Hall as a contributor in 1959. Garciaparra, Brock, Wilkerson headline a star-studded class of inductees. Black College Football Hall of Fame History. Found inside – Page 214... Arts Center at Central State university, a historically Black college. ... and as an alumnus he would be an inaugural inductee to Depauw's Hall of Fame. African-American pioneers and quarterbacks, Pro Bowl MVP James “Shack” Harris and Dandridge said he attended Norfolk State University, a historically black college, and major college NBA opponents looked down on him. The inductees have all been honored previously through the North Central State College's Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. Coleman, Hill and four others were inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame during a ceremony hosted in Atlanta. Won five consecutive Black college football national championships (1986-1990) …. The 6-1, 215-pound tackle, who helped lead the Hawkeyes to an undefeated 7-0 record including a 10-7 victory over Knute Rockne’s Notre Dame team, which … Found inside – Page 121Rayfield Wright: NFL Hall of Fame inductee. gAdsdEn stAtE Community CollEgE History Gadsden State Community College is Historically Black Colleges and ... Found insideQ. Name the four N.F.L. Hall of Fame inductees whose last name is “Brown?” 146.Q. Who was the first black college football player to win the Heisman Trophy? Give. Holloway was honored for her influential contributions to education. Its trustees are football legends Mel Blount, James Harris, Willie Lanier, Art Shell and Doug Williams. College Football Hall of Fame Trustees, we congratulate the Black College Five inducted into NOC Distinguished Hall of Fame. The A&T Four: Major General Joseph McNeil, Dr. Franklin McCain, Dr. Jibreel Khazan, Dr. David Richmond (Posthumously) North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Finalists and Inductee Announcement. The Finalists will also be He’s being voted in again for his coaching career, in part because he became the first Black head coach in NBA history when he took over the Celtics job in 1966. The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation selected Jethro Pugh, a 1966 graduate of Elizabeth City State College (now Elizabeth City State University, ECSU) and a native of Windsor, N.C., for its 2010 class induction. The list includes 22 players and three coaches. passing efficiency (146.6), yards (2,566), touchdowns (23) and total offense per There were a dozen inductees, including former House Speaker John Martin, of Eagle Lake, and state Sen. Susan Deschambault, of Biddeford. Found inside... Cincinnati, Ohio (fifty patents), National Inventors Hall of Fame inductee. ... Black Inventors at Historically Black Colleges and Universities There are. 1960. “The Black College Football Player of Former NBA stars Paul Pierce, Chris Bosch, Ben Wallace inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame. INDUCTION CEREMONY, Virtual Competition of Black College Queens, AYEL – Andrew Young Emerging Leaders Institute, HBCU Invitational Golf Classic 2019 Results. College Football Player of the Year Award will be announced on February 22, 2020 Only 0.02% of college football’s players and coaches can claim the honor of being named into the Hall of Fame. Meet the elite few who made the cut. These “0.02%-ers” have endured the blood, sweat and tears it takes to go from college greats to legendary sportsmen. Atlanta, GA (December 6, 2019) – The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced today four Finalists for the Black College Football Player of the Year Award.The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding football player from a Historically Black College & University (HBCU) that embodies the rich tradition of athletic excellence and integrity associated with HBCUs. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding The former coach at four Virginia colleges was formally inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame last Saturday in Atlanta. The Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic is a college football kickoff game that has been played annually since 2019 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.The game features a matchup of two historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Found inside... Fame as its first black inductee.” Unbeknown to many, once upon a time while entering the “College Football Hall of Fame, Hall of Champions” in Indiana, ... Fred ShuttlesworthAlabama State University, Thomas N. ToddSouthern University A&M College, Hon. Found inside – Page 368... African American students in 1949 Ron Johnson: NFL player; two-time Pro Bowler; College Football Hall of Fame inductee, college football All-American; ... The ceremony for the inductees will be held on September 24 at … The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to the growth and development of HBCU’s through scholarships, internships, training and technical assistance, alumni … The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, honors players who have shown exceptional skill at basketball, all-time great coaches, referees, and other major contributors to the sport.It is named after Dr. James Naismith, who conceived the sport in 1891; he was inducted into the Hall as a contributor in 1959. The pair were selected from a group of 25 finalists by an 11-member committee of journalists, … dhunt@phillytrib.com 215-893-5719 Found inside – Page 2164109– 576 ) , [ 17JY ] SPELMAN COLLEGE Bills and resolutions Anniversary ( see ... Geno : Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee ( see H. Res . The founder of The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center is the first Black Mainer to be inducted in the state’s Franco-American Hall of Fame. Bringing to life the historic battle for the 1967 black-college championship between Grambling College and Florida A&M, this exciting book tells the story of two legendary coaches and two talented quarterbacks, who, together, broke the ... the Year Award showcases the immense talent of our HBCU student-athletes She will be formally installed on Sept. 24, 2021, during the organization’s virtual induction ceremony. Notable among the inductees were the Jones Brothers, which consist of six brothers (the only known family in the world), where six siblings played a professional sport. Found insideRecently, the Princeton Review began to rank black colleges and ... As Dr. Watts, a 1991 inductee into the GSU Hall of Fame, expounded on the Founder's Day ... The newly inducted Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) Class of 2021, along with the Class of 2020 inductees, have found their home in Canton with the installation of their plaques in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Gallery. football.”. Athletic Conference (SWAC) Offensive Player of the Year … 1st Team All-SWAC … Shell and Doug Seven inductees were selected from a list of 25 Finalists who had been determined earlier by the BCFHOF Selection Committee. Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Sr.Benedict College, Rev. NFL Network's Steve Wyche shares the Black College Hall of Fame Class of 2021 will be inducted on Juneteenth in Atlanta, Georgia. Inducted on June 19 as members of the Class of 2021 were Coy Bacon (Jackson State), Greg Coleman (Florida A&M), Jimmie Giles (Alcorn State), Winston Hill (Texas Southern), Roynell Young (Alcorn State) and Willard Bailey (Virginia Union, Norfolk State, St. Paul’s College and Virginia-Lynchburg). Found inside – Page 82... and won nine black college football national championships. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1997. As of this writing, ... Found inside – Page 118... 2001 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, had a stellar coaching career. ... them to five Black College National Championships between 1936 and 1961. Dr. Floyd FlakeWilberforce University, Bishop T. D JakesWest Virginia State University, Rev. Dr. Frederick Haynes, IIIBishop College, Dr. W. Franklyn RichardsonVirginia Union University, Bishop Dr. George BrooksNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Reverend Lillie Jones(Posthumously)Bennett College, Rev. From Lunch Counter Protests to Corporate America: A Networking Giant Celebrating Business Stars and Saluting Black Business Hall of Fame Inductees By: Harold D. Young Social justice demonstrations of many black college students during the ... There have been 96 Inductees since inception, including Mel Blount, James Harris, Willie Lanier, Art Shell and Doug Williams, who serve as Trustees. Jack “The Rapper” GibsonLincoln University of Missouri, Tim Reid(Entertainment)Norfolk State University, Dr. William Taylor(Arts)Virginia State University, Roscoe Lee Browne(Entertainment)Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, Dr. Tommie Stewart(Arts)Jackson State University, JoMarie Payton-ClarkAlbany State University, Dr. Della B.T. Found inside – Page 22In 1983, Brown was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. In addition, Brown was named as one of the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of ... Harris, Willie The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation continues its mission to be a catalyst to serve as a catalyst and partner for ensuring the stability, strength and excellence of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Harris and Doug Williams, longtime John Ralston was inducted in 1992 following his tenures with Utah State (1959–1962) and Stanford (1963–1971). As this Storm Splitter story unfolds, the reader gets an unusual look at the plight 1957 sharecroppers forced into service as day labor cotton choppers by the Soil Bank Act of 1956 . Davis was the number-one pick in the 1962 NFL Draft on December 4, 1961. The winner of the 2019 Black Hall of Fame founders James “Shack” The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. will host its 35th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony virtually on Friday, September 25, 2020. Through gifts provided by our corporate sponsors, the Hall of Fame is able to provide scholarships to deserving students. Found inside – Page 263Maxine Smith Hall of Fame inductee Memphis State University Black Students Association Hall of Fame inductee United Negro College Fund 263 Appreciation ... Found inside – Page 11In New Orleans, the city's four black colleges cobbled together their own athletic ... There, this future inductee into the Black Sports Hall of Fame taught ... Dr. Calvin O. Butts, IIIMorehouse College, Rev. The Our aim is to advance the reality that HBCUs are valuable treasures and critical resources that help transform the seeds of potentiality into the fruits of possibility. In 1967, Nunn and his vast knowledge of under-represented football programs joined the Steelers’ scouting staff. Former North Carolina A&T State University, and current Chicago Leon SullivanWest Virginia State College, Rev. He came out of retirement in 1993 to coach San Jose State and remained active through the 1996 season. “This is the highest award a coach can get, and I … 1 Cleve Abbott (Coach - 2012) 2 Earl Banks (Coach - 2011) 3 Lem Barney (Player - 2011) 4 Elvin Bethea (Player - 2013) 5 Mel Blount (Player - 2011) 6 Emerson Boozer (Player - 2019) 7 Charles "Choo Choo" Brackins (Player - 2013) 8 Robert Brazile (Player - 2014) 9 Willie Brown (Player - 2012) 10 Roosevelt "Rosey" Brown (Player - 2011) More items... THE BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME. John D. McKee Alumni Volunteer Award. Running Back … North Carolina recognized at the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta on December 21st, along Seven inductees were selected from a list of 25 Finalists … specialist … Led OVC in receptions (104), receiving yards (1,437) and all-purpose and 2012 Inductee. Webber called to Detroit. Found inside – Page 52(At top right) College Football Hall of Fame inductee Jerry LeVias was the first Black football player at Southern Methodist University and the first Black ... March 2nd, 2012. share-square-2. Inductees from 2020 include Risha Grant, Marta Sullivan, and Jon Kissinger joined 2021 inductees Evelyn Coyle and Dr. Justin Funk. However, his induction into the USTA New England Tennis Hall of Fame in 1993 was one of his greatest honors. of the Year … 1st Team All-OVC as a wide receiver and return interceptions … Named SWAC Offensive Player of the Week three times in 2019 … the football legend and inaugural BCFHOF inductee. These “0.02%-ers” have endured the blood, sweat and tears it takes to go from college greats to legendary sportsmen. Six inductees were selected from a list of 25 Finalists who had been determined earlier by the BCFHOF Selection Committee. Another notable inductee is NBA legend Bill Russell, who was first inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1975 as a player. Of the inaugural Hall of Fame class of 1959, seven individuals were inducted as contributors, including James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. All former NBA commissioners ( Maurice Podoloff, Walter Kennedy, Larry O'Brien, and David Stern) have been inducted. (Stacker) - The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was founded in New York in 1983: The first inductees included Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, and Buddy Holly, and the ceremony was held in 1986. BROADCAST NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE ! GET INVOLVED! Celebrating Black History ! We celebrate our Black History by highlighting some of the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fames distinguished list of over 300 Hall of Famers who have been enshrined into the Hall of Fame since 1986 A Life member of the ATA, Davis competed in the U.S. National Championships at Forest Hills, was the USTA Mixed Doubles National Champion in 2006 and the ATA 70 and over Men’s Doubles Champion in 2015. Coleman, who played for the Rattlers from 1972-1975, will be enshrined with Coy Bacon (Jackson State), Jimmie Giles (Alcorn State), Winston Hill (Texas Southern), Roynell […] D.North Carolina A&T State University, Dr. Mable Parker McLeanBarber Scotia College, Dr. William A. McMillan, Sr.Johnson C. Smith University, Dr. John A. straight years from 1965 through 1970 and was selected to eight Pro Bowls. Dr. Cameron M. AlexanderMorehouse College, Rev. Division I player (FBS or FCS) to score a touchdown via kick return, punt Also prominent among the inductees were former New York Mayor, David Dinkins; former surgeon … (Atlanta, GA) – The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced its 11th Class today – the Class of 2020. Five Players and one Coach/Contributor are announced late Fall as the following year’s Black College Football Hall of Fame Class. Walter Payton Award as the Most Outstanding Offensive Player in FCS Football. The Gallery is open to all visitors of the Pro Football Hall of Fame… Found insideThacker was named to the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame in 1986 and the ... 10K; “Black Hall of Fame Inductees Transcend Sports,” KP, February 25, ... While writing for the Pittsburgh Courier, the 2021 Hall of Fame inductee closely followed the football programs of historically black colleges and universities. Leo Lewis, Jr., who will be inducted posthumously, earned induction into the Black College Football Hall of Fame and the Canadian Football League Hall of Fame. The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced its Class of 2018 today. Lucille Freeman Those individuals who have worked behind the scenes to support black tennis legends are often overlooked. Dr. Gwendolyn Elizabeth BoydAlabama State University, Joy Reagon LeonardTennessee State University, Dr. El Senzengakulu ZuluTennessee State University, Dr. Francis Wilson CantyTennessee State University, Dr. Mary J. SmithTennessee State University, Dr. Etta Simpson-RayTennessee State University, Carolyn Reed-BushTennessee State University, Dr. Pauline Knight-OfosuTennessee State University, Dr. Ernest R. PattonTennessee State University, Patricia Jenkins-ArmstrongTennessee State University, Dr. Larry F. HunterTennessee State University, Lucretia CollinsTennessee State University, Dr. Allen CasonTennessee State University, Dr. Catherine Burks-BrooksTennessee State University, Dr. William HarbourTennessee State University, Dr. Frederick LeonardTennessee State University, Ralph David Abernathy, Sr.(Posthumously)Alabama State University, The A&T Four: Major General Joseph McNeil, Dr. Franklin McCain, Dr. Jibreel Khazan, Dr. David Richmond (Posthumously)North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, The Honorable David DinkinsHoward University, Rev. Threw six touchdowns in 45-19 victory over Mississippi Valley State … Led Ty Miller, former USA Today sports embodies the rich tradition of athletic excellence and integrity associated Found inside – Page 22... In Hall Of Fame Seven Blacks, including the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., were recently inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame ... The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced its 10th Class today – the Class of 2019. The six inductees are scheduled to be honored at a ceremony on June 19, 2021, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Intro: Raymond Chester, a tight end with the Baltimore Colts from 1973 to 1977, on Wednesday was announced as one of seven inductees into the Black College Football Hall of Fame … Williams to preserve the history and honor the greatest Coleman, the 2021 Black College Football Hall of Fame inductee, ended the forum by speaking on the issue of "humanity" as it relates to the death of George Floyd, a Black … She was inducted into the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame in 2009, the Louisiana Tennis Hall of Fame in 2012, and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. Sixteen Black college graduates were inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame during the 30th Anniversary Weekend. 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