Maine Celtics, Unum To Host "Maine Black History Night"
By Maine Celtics Staff /February 2, 2024
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Theme Night To Feature Special Uniforms Designed By Local Black Artist
PORTLAND, ME – The Maine Celtics today announced tonight’s game vs. Grand Rapids will be “Maine Black History Night,” presented by Unum.
“We are excited to celebrate the rich Black history in the state of Maine with our fans,” said Maine Celtics Team President Dajuan Eubanks. “The Maine Celtics hope to use our platform to shed light on our state’s history, and some of the great people that make Maine a great place to live.”
The team will wear special uniforms for the game, designed by local Black artist Eamon White. The design pays tribute to Maine’s role in the Underground Railroad. As the night’s benefactor, proceeds from tonight’s 50/50 raffle will benefit the Indigo Arts Alliance, a local nonprofit organization committed to providing Maine-based artists of African descent access to a broader range of practicing artists of color from around the world.
“It is wonderful to be joining our long-time partner, the Maine Celtics, for a special evening that celebrates the contributions of Black history in Maine,” said Cary Olson Cartwright, assistant vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility at Unum. “The jerseys, which Mr. White created for tonight’s game, are also an incredible visual reminder of the impact that this history, the arts, and our community partner, the Indigo Arts Alliance, make in our community.”
Tonight’s game tips off a month-long celebration of Black History in Maine, and the Maine Celtics will recognize a prominent member of Maine’s Black community at each of the team’s five home games in February. At tonight’s game, the Maine Celtics will recognize Bob Greene, an 8th generation Mainer and retired journalist. Now a genealogist, Greene has become the foremost expert on Black history in Maine, a subject he now teaches at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Southern Maine.
Limited tickets are available for tonight’s game. Tickets for all upcoming Maine Celtics home games can be purchased by visiting MaineCeltics.com.
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