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Dennis Thomas
HBCU
Sonja Stills spent years of preparation to become first female Division I HBCU commissioner
Her entire decadeslong career has been spent at Hampton University and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
HBCU
Cricket Celebration Bowl is part of Dennis Thomas’ legacy of leadership in Black college sports
Thomas, retiring after 20 years as the MEAC commissioner, was critical in establishing the bowl game and the MEAC/SWAC Challenge
HBCU
Cancellation of seasons, COVID-19 force MEAC into uncharted territory
Instead of celebrating its 50th year as a conference, schools continue to opt out of competition
HBCU
Makur Maker’s choice of an HBCU only becomes a movement if others follow
Top players like Mikey Williams have to join Maker at schools like Howard to create a trend
HBCU
Dennis Thomas: MEAC remains vital and focused on nurturing black student-athletes
He was among six HBCU legends inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame
HBCU
Legendary sportswriter Roscoe Nance was a storyteller unlike any other
His life touched many people, his reporting chronicled many more
HBCU
MEAC, SWAC schools opt for safety, more secure future over huge paydays
Black colleges see intrastate and regional rivals as better fit than ‘moneybag’ games