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06/06/2026

CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH

What a special moment yesterday at the MSP HBCU All-Star experience! ⚾️🥎

Dr. Valerie Kinloch, President of Johnson C. Smith University, stepped to the mound for the ceremonial first pitch but first she got a little coaching from MSP Softball’s own Tiffany Johnson! 👏🏾

Tiffany, a former Georgia Tech pitcher and one of our MSP HBCU All-Star coaches, made sure Dr. Kinloch was game ready before the big throw!

Moments like this remind us what this weekend is all about leadership, mentorship, sports, and community coming together. ❤️💙

06/01/2026

⚾🏟️ HOMECOMING AT THE BALLPARK 🏟️⚾

The future of HBCU baseball is pulling up to Kannapolis! 🔥

FREE Youth Clinic + HBCU Homerun Derby + Live Alumni Band + HBCU All-Star Game 🎺⚾

📍 Kannapolis, NC
🗓 June 6, 2026
⏰ 3:30PM

Come learn from scouts, coaches, and collegiate athletes while experiencing the culture, energy, and exposure of HBCU All-Star Weekend!

Bring the family & let’s create memories together 💛🖤

05/30/2026

05/23/2026

Let’s play ball! Sign your child(ren) up for Clayton County Parks and Recreation’s Lake Spivey Baseball Camp! Pitching camp for children ages 8-12 will be every Monday in July. Hitting Camp for children ages 6-12 will be every Wednesday in July, except July 1st. Fielding Camp for children ages 6-13 will be every Friday in July. All camps run from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Lake Spivey Recreation Center, located at 2300 Walt Stephens Rd., Jonesboro, GA 30236. Camps cost $10 per day! Spots are limited! Registration begins June 15, 2026. Register in-person or online at www.claytonparks.com.

05/20/2026

🔥 NOW BATTING… SWAGGY & SASSY SNACK ATTACKS 🔥

The exciting partnership between Minority Prospects and Popstarz Popcorn is OFFICIALLY LIVE with Swaggy & Sassy Snacks! 🍿⚾

Designed for dream chasers, athletes, and popcorn lovers everywhere — this exclusive drop is bringing bold flavor and unforgettable energy nationwide. 🌟

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05/19/2026

This is going to be EPIC!! 🔥⚾️

Thank you to Popstarz for the partnership and support as we count down to HBCU Weekend!

Bringing together baseball, softball, education, culture, and community all in one space and we’re just getting started. 💪🏾

See you all in Kannapolis!

🚨 BIG NEWS ALERT 🚨🍿⚾ A powerhouse partnership has entered the chat! Minority Prospects Inc. x Popstarz Popcorn proudly present the bold, flavorful launch of Swaggy & Sassy Snacks! 🔥 From the diamond to snack time, this collaboration delivers championship flavor, culture, and comm...

05/13/2026

How respected was Jackson State under Bob Braddy for all those years in the SWAC?

Here's how an MLB scout once described the talent the legendary coach had developed:

"If a Black athlete wants to go to college and play baseball, he has no choice; it’s Jackson State.”

STORY: https://hbcusports.com/2026/05/12/swac-history-bob-braddy-turned-jackson-state-baseball-into-one-of-the-countrys-best-programs/

05/12/2026

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing baseball & softball mommas! 💐⚾🥎

Thank you for the early mornings, long weekends, packed snack bags, endless support, loud cheers, and unconditional love from the stands. You are the real MVPs behind every athlete’s journey.

From practice fields to game days, your strength, sacrifices, encouragement, and dedication never go unnoticed. Thank you for raising leaders, teammates, and future champions both on and off the field.

Today we celebrate YOU!