The Horatio Williams Foundation × Wayne State University Athletics Presents

Hoops & Culture

Weekend — October 23–24, 2026 · Detroit, MI

Two days of basketball, culture, and community. Panel discussions, HBCU college expo, and three championship games — all in the heart of Detroit.

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Weekend Schedule

Three Events. One Weekend.

Wellness Panel Let's Talk Mental & Emotional Wellness flyer

October 23 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Let's Talk

Mental & Emotional Wellness

Hollywood Casino Ballroom 1200 Saint Antoine Street, Detroit, MI 48226

Featured Speakers

Mr. James E. WhiteCEO, DWIHN

Melba ClarkCEO, A Path to Peace Counseling

MeYonna SwaVayeSexual Health Educator

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VIP Panel

October 23 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Earn Your Leisure

Panel Discussion & Networking

Elevate at One Campus Martius 1000 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226

Featured Speakers

Troy MillingsCo-Founder, Earn Your Leisure

Rashard BilalCo-Founder, Earn Your Leisure

Limited Seating — Get Tickets

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Basketball HBCU Hoops games flyer

October 24 · All Day

HBCU Hoops

College Expo, Skill Trade & 3 Games

Wayne State University Fieldhouse 1290 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI

Watch All 3 Games for $20

Pay at the door.

October 24, 2026

HBCU Game Day

HBCU College Expo & Skill Trade: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Then It's Game Time

Game 1

2:00 PM

Tuskegee University

Visiting

Wayne State University

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Game 2

4:30 PM

Alabama A&M University

Visiting

U of Detroit Mercy

Home

Game 3

7:00 PM

Tennessee State University

Visiting

Oakland University

Home

Best Value in Detroit

Watch All 3 Games

$20

Wayne State University Fieldhouse · 1290 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI

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Don't Miss Out

Secure Your Spot

Limited seating for the Earn Your Leisure panel. Game tickets available while they last. Visit the Horatio Williams Foundation to register.

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