PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – The Pace University Department of Athletics and Recreation has announced that it will host its first-ever LGBTQ Pride Hoops Night for the men's and women's basketball contests scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 7, versus Southern Connecticut State University at the Goldstein Fitness Center. The women's game will tip-off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men's game at 7:30 p.m.
"Pride Hoops Night is a night to recognize and show appreciation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students, faculty, and staff in our community," said Director of Athletics Mark Brown. "Pace has a highly diverse community, and that is something that we embrace and celebrate."
The first 300 fans in attendance will receive special edition Pride Hoops Night t-shirts (as seen to the left). A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit
Center Lane LGBTQ Youth and Community Education Center, Westchester's only lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and community education center.
Pace Alumnus and LGBT activist, Anthony Nicodemo '05 will be honored at halftime with a special community service award for all his efforts both in Westchester and nationwide to promote cultures of acceptance and understanding. Nicodemo is the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Saunders High School in Yonkers.
Numerous groups, both on campus and from the local community, will be co-sponsoring the event, including:
Pace University Athletics
Pace University LGBTQA Center
Pace University Multicultural Affairs & Diversity Programs
Pace University Center for Community Action & Research
Pride @ Pace
Prideworks for Youth
The Loft LGBT Community Center
Jacob Burns Film Center
Center Lane LGBTQ Youth and Community Education Center
Organizations interested in supporting the event can contact:
Rachel Simon
rsimon@pace.edu
Assistant Director, LGBTQQ Coordinator
Multicultural Affairs & Diversity Programs
Pace University
(914) 773-3628
Ticket prices for all basketball games this year are $8 for adults, $4 for non-pace students, children, and seniors. Pace students, faculty and staff are FREE with Pace ID.
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