02/17/2026
π Guest Speaker Spotlight: Greg Ellis ποΈοΏ½Only a few days away!
We are honored to welcome retired Pro Bowl Defensive End and NFL Comeback Player of the Year, Greg Ellis, as our featured guest speaker for the 2026 Pioneering Excellence Awards & Black History Program.
Drafted in the first round by the Dallas Cowboys in 1998 after a standout career at the University of North Carolina, Greg went on to spend 11 seasons in Dallas, recording 496 tackles, 77 sacks, and earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2007 along with the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award. He later played for the Oakland Raiders before retiring after a successful 12-year NFL career.
Beyond football, Greg is a devoted husband, father, and man of faith who is passionate about making a positive impact. Guided by his life principles β Rules, Tools, Preparation (RTP) β he continues to inspire others to live with purpose and discipline.
After retiring from the NFL, Greg followed his passion for the arts and community by founding Play Now Enterprise, a multimedia company dedicated to creating content that entertains and enlightens. His work includes the nationally released film βCarter Highβ and powerful stage productions like βWatch Nightβ and βJuneteenth,β which educate and inspire audiences across the country.
Join us as Greg shares his journey, wisdom, and message of perseverance, purpose, and faith as we celebrate 100 years of Black History Month.
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Thursday, February 19, 2026οΏ½π Collin College | Frisco, TXοΏ½π FREE admission (registration required) click on the link below!
Plan to attend, bring someone with you, and get ready to be inspired as we Commemorate Yesterday and Empower Tomorrow. β€οΈππ€ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-pioneering-excellence-awards-and-black-history-month-program-tickets-1978380813269?aff=oddtdtcreator
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