David Dickerson

DMV BBall Training & Skill Development. Innovator. Father. BBall Analyst/Broadcaster. God Love & Life Hoopz DMV Download/Kitchen Hoopz/HoopElite ManifestBBall©™

[an•a•log @analoglady]

countless grooves. thank you, Dexter Wansel. 🕊️💜 “New Beginning” (1979)

[Forbes @Forbes]

A new genre, new records and a new milestone. @Beyonce became the fifth musician to reach billionaire status after a year that included Grammy wins for Cowboy Carter and the highest-grossing concert tour of 2025. https://t.co/npegh7oECw

#ForbesIconoclast50
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[Inside Maryland Sports @Terrapins247]

Congratulations to Melo Trimble for winning the MVP of the VTB League, Russia’s top basketball league. Fellow DMV legend Alex Ovechkin presented Trimble with the trophy 🐢

[Luiz Santos Official @LuizSantosMusic]

Happy Birthday Christian McBride @mcbridesworld !
#jazz #art

[Overtime @overtime]

He’s 5’10” dunking on 7 FOOTERS 🤮😵 @MicahGg1 @PangosAACamp

[Ballislife.com @Ballislife]

HBD Earl Boykins!
5'5" and played 13 seasons in the NBA

Some of his games:
36 PTS, 9 AST (63% FG)
36 PTS (65% FG)
33 PTS, 8 AST, 1 TO
32 PTS (73% FG)
29 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST in 29 MINS
28 PTS, 7 AST (73% FG)

[SKI @skiistiredasf]

That proud moment when 11-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres made history as the first Black lead in New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker.
Gracefully stepping into the iconic role of Marie, she broke a 65-year barrier and showed the world what excellence and representation look like on stage.
From the School of American Ballet to the spotlight at Lincoln Center — Charlotte’s talent, poise, and courage continue to inspire young dancers everywhere.
The future of ballet is brighter and more inclusive because of trailblazers like her.👏🏽

[Boardroom @boardroom]

The GOAT is still making chart history.

Michael Jackson just became the first and only act to earn a new Billboard Hot 100 hit in each of the last six consecutive decades, spanning the 1970s, ’80s, ’90s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.

His song “Chicago” debuted at No. 30 this week, marking his 52nd career solo entry and first lead-role Hot 100 appearance since “Slave to the Rhythm” in 2014. The track was officially released 12 years ago and was reportedly first recorded in 1999.

[The Art Of Dialogue @ArtOfDialogue_]

L.A. Reid reveals his favorite album released on LaFace Records is Donell Jones album Where I Wanna Be, over other classic albums from artists like TLC, Toni Braxton, and OutKast.

(🎥 We Sound Crazy/Youtube)

[SKI @skiistiredasf]

At just 13 years old, Alena Analeigh McQuarter made history as the youngest Black student ever accepted into a U.S. medical school.
Now 17, this brilliant young queen has already graduated high school at 12, earned a Master’s degree, interned at NASA, founded The Brown STEM Girl to inspire other girls of color, and continues blazing trails in medicine and science.
Her journey is living proof that when purpose, discipline, and brilliance collide, nothing can hold you back not even age.
The future is in incredible hands! 👏🏽

[HighSchoolOT @HighSchoolOT]

An unprecedented decision: The NC State Board of Education's Independent Interscholastic Athletic Appeals Board has overturned the viral disqualification of Mallard Creek track star Nyan Brown in the NCHSAA 8A state championship meet.

Mallard Creek is now the co-8A state champion with Jordan High School.

The NCHSAA’s Board of Directors convened for an emergency meeting on Tuesday morning to confirm the decision, which was passed down from the Athletic Appeals Board.

More on this breaking story: https://t.co/KjYod1SgUx

[David Dickerson @HoopKidz]

Hold At All Costs: Story of my Cousin Charles "Buddy Johnson", Korean War Hero reenacted on the Capitol Grounds D.C. 14 yrs ago #RealHeroes #TruePatriot https://t.co/Rb3l64aw97

[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

“All musicians are subconsciously mathematicians.”

— Thelonious Monk

[HBCU Sports @HBCUSports]

“(Ace) had one of the finest minds in football. I learned a lot from him,” legendary Grambling coach Eddie Robinson said about Mumford.

“He was a coach’s coach. He was on top of everything. He was very innovative. He worked for perfection.”

READ: https://t.co/KrXzKKmavO

[Today In History @historigins]

In 1974, Redbone became the first Native American rock group to reach the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their hit “Come and Get Your Love.”⁠
⁠
The band used to begin their televised performances of the song with a traditional “Hail” song and dance, in order to proudly assert their Indigenous identity before a wide audience.⁠

[Black Media Hub ✊🏿 @BlackMediaHub]

107 year old Viola Ford Fletcher preparing to give testimony to Congress about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, in its 100th anniversary year.

She was one of three known survivors of the days long riot, which destroyed the prosperous Black neighborhood of Greenwood.

[soultracks @soultrackscom]

As we all mourn the passing of Ronald LaPread of @The Commodores , we're reminded of his incredible, touching story of when he wrote the classic “Zoom.” Just try not to cry. https://t.co/bVpq4NVjJt

[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

“Fight The Power, Pts. 1 & 2” by The Isley Brothers was released on this day in 1975.

[Track & Field Gazette @TrackGazette]

Gout Gout's 19.67s has been ratified by World Athletics!

He is officially the U20 World Record holder in the 200m.

[ESPN Insights @ESPNInsights]

32 years ago today, Reggie Miller took over The Garden and made the infamous choking gesture toward Spike Lee 😅

Miller scored 25 points, including five 3-pointers to help the Pacers win Game 5 vs. the Knicks in the ECF 🏆

(🎥 @30for30)