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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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