Huskers Unveil Symbolic Honoring Black Excellence Uniforms

Lincoln -- The Nebraska men's and women's basketball programs will honor and celebrate Black History Month with a uniquely symbolic uniform. The jerseys which will be worn at a home game this month, are part of adidas' Honoring Black Excellence (HBE) initiative, celebrating the achievements of Black individuals and Black culture as a whole. HBE pays homage and recognizes individuals who are positively impacting others' lives within an around their communities.

"In the Black community, we often channel and celebrate the perseverance of our ancestors who have overcome adversities while also recognizing that some of them never received the flowers while they could still smell them. People like…