BIRMINGHAM, Ala. l The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced a new date for the upcoming 100th Year Anniversary Gala. The event which was initially slated to be held on Saturday, July 18th will now be held on Friday, July 17th.
The league has also announced that national radio host and entertainer Rickey Smiley will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the event.
"I'm extremely excited to partner with the Southwestern Athletic Conference as the Master of Ceremonies for the SWAC 100th Year Anniversary Gala," said Smiley.
"When SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland reached out to me with this opportunity I knew instantly that I wanted to be a part of this historic and prestigious event celebrating the rich history of the conference."
The SWAC 100th Year Anniversary Gala is scheduled to be held on Friday, July 17th at 8:00 pm at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Atlanta. The event will be open to the general public with tickets set to go on sale during the month of January in 2020.
Below is a current listing of some of the individuals that have confirmed attendance at the event:
Harold Carmichael (SU Legend and former Professional Football Player)
Marino Casem (Legendary Coach of Southern and Alcorn State)
Ken Houston (Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee)
Charlie Joiner (Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee)
Emmitt Thomas (Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee)
Doug Williams (GSU Legend and former Professional Football Player)
James "Shack" Harris (GSU Legend and former Professional Football Player)
Mel Blount (Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee)
Robert Brazile (Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee)
Willie Totten (Black College Football Hall of Fame Inductee)
Cynthia Cooper (Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee)
Everson Walls (GSU Legend and former Professional Football Player)
Eddie Robinson (ASU Legend and former Professional Football Player)
Parnell Dickinson (MVSU Legend and former Professional Football Player)
Rickie Weeks (SU Legend and former Professional Baseball Player)
Kenny Burrough (TSU Legend and former Professional Football Player)
Vernon Perry (JSU Legend and former Professional Football Player)
About Rickey Smiley
"The Rickey Smiley Morning Show" is the country's #1 hip-hop morning show, and it's spearheaded by nationally renowned standup comedian Rickey Smiley. His Southern appeal along with his blend of raw humor and personal authenticity as a community activist, makes this the most compelling show on the radio.
In addition to being heard weekday mornings from 6-10 am EST, Rickey Smiley can be seen on "Dish Nation" weeknights, and starring on the TV One sitcom "The Rickey Smiley Show."
Da Brat, Headkrack, Special K, Rock-T, Gary Wit Da Tea and Juicy round out the most entertaining ensemble you'll ever hear. "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show"…REAL. FUNNY. RADIO.
About the SWAC
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field and Tennis.
Women's competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
Follow the SWAC
For complete coverage of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, please follow the SWAC on social media at @TheSWAC (Twitter), @TheSWAC (Facebook), and @TheSWAC (Instagram) or visit the official home of the Southwestern Athletic Conference at www.swac.org.
