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Wisconsin Herd Partners with TDS Telecom to Honor Influential Black Leaders for Black History Month Celebration on February 24

February 2, 2024 - NBA G League (G League)
Wisconsin Herd News Release


OSHKOSH, Wis. - The Wisconsin Herd, NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks, is partnering with TDS Telecom to host a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 24 with tip-off set for 7:00 p.m. CST at Oshkosh Arena. The Herd is celebrating Black History Month with specialty jerseys presented by TDS Telecom that showcase up to 13 influential Black leaders who have made huge impacts in U.S. History. Artist Patrick "Patcasso" Hunter crafted each leader's portrait that will be sublimated onto the jersey shell.

During the game on February 24, the Herd will play in one-of-a-kind Black History Month jerseys with portraits of influential Black leaders featured on the jersey shell and a continuous drawing on their respective shorts. Artist Patrick "Patcasso" Hunter created the portraits with the theme of "Inspire on Purpose". The jerseys also feature a traditional African Kente cloth design turned into a circuit board throughout the piping, numbers and words to showcase the intersection of Art within Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM). Artist Patcasso is a STEAM ambassador for STEAM Revolt!, which is a 501c3 established to drive self-actualization in underrepresented communities with a focus on changing perceptions of STEAM careers using a mix of Tech, Arts and Pop culture.

Each player will play in a jersey that represents a different legend. The 13 living and past legends will be introduced via the Wisconsin Herd's social media throughout February leading up to the game. These jerseys can be bid on at https://herdup.givesmart.com from now until March 2 at noon. Proceeds will benefit the Harold Lefty Williams DARE2DREAM Foundation which works to improve the quality of life for youth and young adults to strengthen our communities both domestically and globally.

At the game, artist Patcasso and DJ Steady Rock will perform at halftime. Artist Patcasso will honor a living legend by taking a blank canvas and turning it into a work of art in minutes to a custom music track performed by DJ Steady Rock. Living legends or family members in attendance will be recognized for their accomplishments and the impact they have made during the game. To honor them, they will each receive a custom jersey with their name, number and portrait on the jersey.

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