- April 17, 2024
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by: Leslie Giscombe
African American Entrepreneurs Association
The African American Entrepreneurs Association is honored to present the Barrier Breakers Series, in partnership with the Daytona Tortugas, as part of the Minor League Baseball “The Nine” Initiative, a community inclusion initiative that will be hosted by the Daytona Tortugas at the historical Jackie Robinson Ballpark, located at 105 E. Orange Ave.
This will be a four-night series dedicated to Barrier Breakers throughout the Tortugas home season on April 9, June 10, July 8 and Aug. 12. These nights will honor the milestones, individuals and community venues that have paved the way for today’s and tomorrow's athletes, business owners and community leaders. The first night of the Barrier Breakers Series will be hosted April 9 at 7:05 p.m. against the St. Lucie Mets.
“I feel honored to follow the footsteps of the Great Jackie Robinson and other black history makers that have paved the way for the African American and minority communities through partnerships that support equity, diversity, and inclusion,” said Leslie Giscombe, founder and CEO at African American Entrepreneurs Association. This news comes in the wake of the corporate partnership between The Daytona Tortugas and the AAEA.
"We are extremely excited to honor the barrier breakers who will be spotlighted in this series for their contributions to our sport, community and society," Tortugas General Manager Jim Jaworski said. "We cannot thank the African American Entrepreneurs Association enough for their partnership in this groundbreaking new initiative."
This community partnership between the AAEA and the Daytona Tortugas is an exciting opportunity to commemorate and honor, while enjoying fun entertainment and celebrating the trailblazers that have persevered in following their dreams before us.
To learn more about the AAEA and the Barrier Breakers Series, visit aaeassociation.org. More information can be found on Facebook Events AAEA business page, https://fb.me/e/1nGlEvkQ6. For additional opportunities to participate in the future events, call 386-234-2014.
