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Slideshows: Toasts of the CIAA tournament

The CIAA Tournament is as much about the parties as it is about the hard court.

Parties 03.04.12
Parties 03.03.12
Parties 03.02.12
Parties 02.29.12

CIAA faithful upbeat after wrap-up
By Elisabeth Arriero | E-mail | March 5, 2012
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For many of the visitors strolling through downtown Charlotte Saturday, the CIAA Tournament is much more than a basketball tournament. It’s a family reunion.
CIAA Saturday fun
Neelys flirt, make pitch for keeping families together
Full CIAA coverage: The parties, the games
Neelys flirt, make pitch for keeping families together
By Karen Sullivan | E-mail | March 5, 2012
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Food Network stars Patrick and Gina Neely were in Charlotte for events tied to the CIAA Tournament Saturday, sharing tips for making food a bigger and better part of life.
CIAA is more than rebounds; parties abound, too!
By Kendrick Adams | Correspondent | March 1, 2012

The CIAA Tournament is as much about the parties as it is about the hard court, as thousands of alumni from historically black colleges and universities gather for an informal reunion. Here are a few of the most anticipated events going on this weekend.

Black film festival returning with CIAA
Qcitymetro | February 27, 2012

For the second year the Charlotte Black Film Festival (CBFF) will screen three days of independent films that express the African American experience.

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Slideshows: CIAA games
March 4, 2012
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Lots of shots from Saturday's CIAA play, plus links to on-court action from earlier in the tournament in Charlotte.

Lots of shots from Saturday's CIAA play, plus links to on-court action from earlier in the tournament in Charlotte.

Women's CIAA action 03.02.12
JCSU 03.01.12
Shaw-St. Augustine's 03.01.12
JCSU-WSSU 02.29.12
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JCSU-WSSU 02.29.12
Rams roll to title
Observer News Services | March 4, 2012
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The Winston-Salem State Rams reign over the CIAA again. Stephon Platt had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Justin Glover added 15 points to help the Rams claim a 62-51 CIAA men’s basketball tournament title Saturday night at Time Warner Cable Arena.
CIAA basketball on Saturday
Rebounds, free throws aid Vikings
By Herb White | Correspondent | March 3, 2012

Elizabeth City State is rolling into the CIAA championship game on a hot streak.

Winston-Salem State ousts Shaw men at CIAA tourney
By Bonitta Best | Correspondent | March 3, 2012

There will be no Shaw sweep at the CIAA tournament. The Bears were upset 51-48 Friday night by No. 3 seed Winston-Salem State in the men's semifinal game, ending Shaw's 21-game win streak.

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