Earlier today, Michael B. Jordan announced the launch of an inaugural historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) college basketball showcase. Showcasing Black college basketball players in a new event coming in December of next year.
The Hoop Dreams Classic will be held on Dec. 18, 2021, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey as a one-day, doubleheader basketball showcase featuring four of the top Division I HBCU men’s and women’s basketball programs.
“This past year has been the tipping point for so many, including myself, in revving up support for Black people,” Jordan said in a statement, according to Forbes. “As a Newark native, I am committed to bringing change to the community and am honored to be able to present The Hoop Dreams Classic as a way to celebrate the value of community, education, and Black college experiences. Through our shared love of basketball, I look forward to bringing the communal spirit of HBCUs to the city that helped shape me into the man I am today.”
In partnership with WME Sports, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, and Scout Sports and Entertainment/Horizon Media, some of the proceeds will support organizations focused on advancing HBCUs and the local community in Newark, where the actor went to high school.
“After seeing firsthand the lack of resources and information available to basketball players, I was determined to make Hoop Dreams the vehicle that could provide the tools these kids need to be successful in life beyond the game,” said Hoop Dreams CEO Jessica Estrada. “Michael and I share similar foundations and visions for our communities which is why I am thrilled to partner with him.”
This event will also highlight HBCU life and culture, including a battle of the bands, culinary events, live musical performances, film festivals, and college and career opportunities.
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