The Black College Football Hall of Fame Announces the Equity Collective (“EQC”) as Official Partner for the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl
The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced today that the Equity Collective (“EQC”), a Morgan Stanley-led initiative involving over two dozen wealth and asset management firms to recruit, educate, and empower the next generation of leaders in the financial industry, will serve as an official partner for the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl.
"We are proud to have the support of the EQC and honor their commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders," said Doug Williams, Super Bowl XXII MVP, and co-founder of the Black College Football Hall of Fame. "This partnership is a great example of how corporate leaders can invest in both community and talent, creating pathways to success on and off the field."
“Morgan Stanley and the EQC are proud to collaborate with the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl to help spark the next generation's interest in financial services. With more than 1,500 talented HBCU students attending the career fair, this partnership creates a powerful opportunity to open doors, expand networks, and highlight the breadth of careers available in our industry. Together, we're committed to building a pipeline of future leaders and ensuring these students see themselves-and their potential-reflected in financial services," said Carlos A. Muñoz, Head of the EQC – Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.
The Black College Football Hall of Fame celebrates the greatest HBCU players, coaches, and contributors, and annually presents the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl, a postseason all-star game showcasing the top 100 NFL draft-eligible HBCU football players. Held during Black History Month in New Orleans, the game will be broadcast live on the NFL Network. The week-long celebration also features nation’s largest HBCU career fair, attracting over 1,500 students from 55 HBCUs and 125 leading U.S. employers.
About The Black College Football Hall of Fame
The Black College Football Hall of Fame was founded in 2009 by African-American pioneers, quarterbacks James Harris and Doug Williams to preserve the history and honor the greatest football players, coaches, and contributors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). There have been over 100 Inductees since inception, including Mel Blount, James Harris, Willie Lanier, Art Shell and Doug Williams, who serve as Trustees.
The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) soon will have a permanent home at the Pro Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF) to tell the story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
About The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl
The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl, presented by the Black College Football Hall of Fame, is a postseason all-star game showcasing the best NFL draft-eligible football players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It will be broadcast live on NFL Network. More than a football game, the week-long celebration of Black culture and history will provide invaluable exposure for HBCU students.