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CIAA Tournament Closes Black History Month with Ultimate Festival of Culture

The CIAA Tournament closed Black History Month with a major basketball weekend in Baltimore, featuring championship games and cultural festivities.
Winston-Salem State University won the women’s championship, defeating Fayetteville State University 60–43.
Fayetteville State University captured the men’s title in a close win over Bluefield State University, 71–68.
The CIAA credited the event with broad community impact, including education and career opportunities for thousands.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott described the CIAA Tournament as a major economic and cultural engine for the city.
Visit Baltimore leaders touted the event’s youth engagement and hands-on programming during the tournament.
The CIAA highlighted a week-long schedule of events beyond games, including education, health, and financial literacy programs.
The CIAA claims the tournament is a platform for community, opportunity, and upward mobility, according to officials.
The event drew an estimated 65,000 alumni, students, families, and fans nationwide.
The CIAA promotes a '#February Is CIAA' culture, celebrating Black excellence and HBCU pride.

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