COMMENTARY: Forgive my lack of enthusiasm for Hoop Dreams
December 18, 2020 -- Forgive me if I no longer get excited about things done "for HBCUs" like I used to. Wednesday, Hollywood movie star Michael B. Jordan, star of mega-hits "Creed," "Creed II," "Fruitvale Station," and "Black Panther" recently announced plans to bring a HBCU basketball showcase to his hometown of Newark, NJ. The event titled, the "Hoop Dreams Classic" will feature Division I HBCU men's and women's basketball teams at Newark's Prudential Center on December 18, 2021. “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 co...