South Carolina State University’s success on the football field is being recognized at the South Carolina State House with the first-ever flyover of an HBCU flag following the Bulldogs’ national championship.
State Rep. Hamilton R. Grant announced the recognition for the HBCU in a post on X.
The request to honor the South Carolina State Bulldogs was a joint effort by SC legislators. House Rep. Grant, Rep. Jerry Govan and Sen. Deon Tedder appealed to the state’s current Governor, Gov. Henry McMaster. The HBCU will be added to a number of the state’s institutions who have shown excellence worthy of such an honor. Previous flags flown at the capitol include, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, and the University of South Carolina.
The Jan. 19 ceremony will take place on the State House grounds and is expected to include remarks from state officials, university representatives and members of the community. The event also coincides with observances marking Black History Month.
RELATED CONTENT: HBCU Grad Becomes First To Earn Mechatronics Engineering Degree At South Carolina State
Source: Black Enterprise
