by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton
ESPN’s First Take program is going on the road this semester, and its first stop will be at Howard University.
The network also plans to host an event with Howard to speak to HU students interested in pursuing a career in sports and media.
“Having First Take broadcast live from Howard University is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the campus, educate viewers about the University’s rich tradition, and celebrate HBCU culture,” said Howard University Athletics Director Kery Davis.
“This is a major get for Howard University, and we are thrilled to have ESPN kick off its “First Take on The Road” series on our campus. The show is immensely popular, and we’re excited that our students, alumni, and staff will have the opportunity to see the live production up close. And we are looking forward to seeing what celebrities and influencers the show invites to participate in the show that day.”
“First Take on The Road” will visit other HBCUs in the months following the first stop at Howard University. The crew is scheduled to stop at Tennessee State University in Nashville on Oct. 11 and then head to Georgia for a visit with Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College on Nov. 8.
Last year, the sports network traveled to visit Smith and Sharpe’s alma mater when “First Take’s HBCU Homecoming” traveled to Savannah State and then Winston-Salem State.
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Source: Black Enterprise
