Actor and producer Michael B. Jordan has announced the launch of an inaugural HBCU college basketball showcase, the Hoop Dreams Classic.
The one-day, doubleheader will feature four of the top Div. I HBCU men’s and women’s basketball programs while showcasing HBCU culture.
The event, featuring four of the top men’s and women’s HBCU programs, will be Dec. 18, 2021 at the Prudential Center.
“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. “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.”
The event is also scheduled to feature famed HBCU bands, musical performances and other items to showcase Black culture.
