Continuing the organization’s efforts to elevate the voices of the community during Black History Month, the Phoenix Suns will host Black Excellence Night presented by FirstBank when the team takes on the New Orleans Pelicans at Footprint Center on Friday, February 25. Tip-off is at 7 p.m.
Friday night’s national anthem will be performed by the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Choir and vignettes highlighting Black heritage will be played throughout the evening. Halftime will feature a live performance from Arizona rapper Futuristic.
Acacia Barnett will be presented the 2022 Golden Standard Award this evening.