Black Women in Sport Foundation Night at the Phillies: Passing the Torch Reception

Black Women in Sport Foundation Co-founder & President Emerita Tina Sloan Green and BWSF President Elect Traci Green display golden whistles

9/9/2024: Black Women in Sport Foundation Co-founder Tina Sloan Green stepped down from the helm of leadership after 32 years. The torch was passed to the newly elected BWSF Board President Traci Green during the Black Women in Sport Foundation Night at the Phillies: Passing the Torch Reception. The reception was held at the High & Inside Pub, Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA.

During the reception, the informal program featured the following:

Black Women in Sport Foundation Night at the Phillies: Passing the Torch Reception

Reception 5:10pm/Game 6:40pm

PROGRAM

·       Welcome/Opening Remarks – Dr. Nikki Franke, BWSF Co-founder

·       Vanessa Mapson, The Phillies, Senior Director, Group Sales

·       Shannon George, BWSF Treasurer

·       Tina Sloan Green, BWSF Co-founder & President Emerita

·       Traci Green, BWSF President Elect

·       Presentation of Commemorative Golden Whistles – Shannon George

·       Closing Remarks – Traci Green, BWSF President Elect

Germaine Edwards, Ph.D., served as Mistress of Ceremony.

Thank you to all of our family, friends, and supporters who came to celebrate!

Special Thanks to Vanessa Mapson with the Phillies Organization!

The Phillies won the game in dramatic fashion!