{"id":744607,"date":"2025-05-23T15:46:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T15:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=744607"},"modified":"2025-05-23T15:46:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T15:46:01","slug":"urban-edge-network-to-broadcast-the-minority-prospects-hbcu-allstar-weekend-highlighting-top-hbcu-talent-and-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/urban-edge-network-to-broadcast-the-minority-prospects-hbcu-allstar-weekend-highlighting-top-hbcu-talent-and-culture_744607.html","title":{"rendered":"Urban Edge Network to Broadcast the Minority Prospects HBCU All-Star Weekend, Highlighting Top HBCU Talent and Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/cb9f7df9742f27db934dda321833acc9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"416\" height=\"228\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/05\/6905d80f1b36b5b809f555a6ba791078.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"416\" height=\"42\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>CHARLOTTE, N.C. &amp; KANNAPOLIS, N.C. &#8211; May 23, 2025 &#8211; <\/strong>Urban Edge Network (UEN), a leader in live and on-demand sports content specializing in HBCU athletics, is thrilled to announce its live broadcast of the highly anticipated Minority Prospects HBCU All-Star Weekend. This monumental event will take place from <strong>May 29 to May 31, 2025<\/strong>, bringing national attention to the incredible talent and enduring legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>A Celebration of HBCU Athletics and Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The HBCU All-Star Weekend merges athletic excellence with rich cultural heritage, featuring both baseball and softball games alongside exciting fan experiences. The marquee events include the <strong>5th Annual Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Game<\/strong> at the cutting-edge <strong>Atrium Health Park<\/strong> in Kannapolis and the <strong>3rd Annual Minority Softball Prospects HBCU All-Star Game<\/strong> at the historic <strong>Williams Dreams Field<\/strong> in Charlotte. Fans can also look forward to engaging experiences such as the <strong>Battle of the Bands<\/strong>, <strong>Pro Combines<\/strong>, and crowd-favorite <strong>Home Run Derbies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;This unforgettable weekend will showcase some of the nation&rsquo;s top student-athletes while celebrating the vibrant culture of HBCUs,&rdquo; said Hardy L. Pelt, Founding Member and Chief Revenue Officer of Urban Edge Network. &ldquo;We are proud to bring this premier event to a broader audience through our digital platforms. This exposure provides invaluable opportunities for talented athletes and inspires the next generation.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Key Events Broadcast by Urban Edge Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Urban Edge Network will broadcast these dynamic events live, ensuring nationwide access to this remarkable celebration of talent and heritage:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 29, 2025 <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25cb Battle of the Bands, 7 PM EST<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Friday, May 30, 2025 <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25cb Pro Combine, 10 AM EST<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25cb Softball Fastest Race and Home Run Derby, 6 PM EST<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25cb Softball All-Star Game, 7:30 PM EST<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25cf <strong>Saturday, May 31, 2025 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25cb Baseball Fastest Race and Home Run Derby, 6 PM EST<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25cb Baseball All-Star Game, 7:30 PM EST<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About Urban Edge Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Urban Edge Network is dedicated to amplifying HBCU athletics, NAIA, NBA G-League and diverse sports programming across the nation. Through partnerships, state-of-the-art technology, and over 12,000 Digital Out of Home screens, Urban Edge Network creates high-quality content that inspires and entertains while fostering awareness and inclusion in sports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About Minority Prospects Inc. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Minority Prospects Inc. is on a mission to empower and elevate minority baseball and softball athletes by offering unmatched opportunities for exposure, growth, and development. Through initiatives like Groundlevel Camps, All-American Games, and International Showcases, they provide a platform for athletes to connect with scouts, colleges, and professional programs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Witness the legacy and future of HBCU athletics during this groundbreaking weekend, accessible to audiences nationwide thanks to Urban Edge Network.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Join the Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follow Urban Edge Network on @urbanedge_net and visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"urbanedgenetwork.net\" target=\"_blank\">urbanedgenetwork.net<\/a> for updates, highlights, and live streaming information.<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/urbanedgenetwork.net_141726.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Urban Edge Network, LLC<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Randall Barnes<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=urban-edge-network-to-broadcast-the-minority-prospects-hbcu-allstar-weekend-highlighting-top-hbcu-talent-and-culture\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/urbanedgenetwork.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">urbanedgenetwork.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=urban-edge-network-to-broadcast-the-minority-prospects-hbcu-allstar-weekend-highlighting-top-hbcu-talent-and-culture\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHARLOTTE, N.C. &amp; KANNAPOLIS, N.C. &#8211; May 23, 2025 &#8211; Urban Edge Network (UEN), a leader in live and on-demand sports content specializing in HBCU athletics, is thrilled to announce its live broadcast of the highly anticipated Minority Prospects HBCU &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/urban-edge-network-to-broadcast-the-minority-prospects-hbcu-allstar-weekend-highlighting-top-hbcu-talent-and-culture_744607.html\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[401,417,423,404,443],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-744607","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-Business","category-Marketing-Sales","category-Professional-Services","category-US","category-Website-Blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/744607","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=744607"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/744607\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=744607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=744607"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=744607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}