Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame

Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame Save the date for our 4th Annual LAASHOF Induction Ceremony and Gala--September 20, 2025!

Welcome to the Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame (LAASHOF) where we honor local African-American athletes, coaches, officials, teams, and supporters.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🏃🏾‍♀️ JOIN US SEPTEMBER 12 AT ROOTS! 👟Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame (LAASHOF) has ...
08/25/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🏃🏾‍♀️ JOIN US SEPTEMBER 12 AT ROOTS! 👟

Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame (LAASHOF) has a NEW location for its third annual run/walk event.

🏅 Start and Finish Line at Historic Lyric Theatre
🏅 Commemorative Medals
🏅 Medals For Age Categories
🏅 Commemorative T-shirt with registration
🏅 Breakfast bars, fresh fruit and water stations provided.

Register here https://laashof.com/roots3k/

3 DAYS AWAY! ⏳🔥We’re officially in the final countdown to Give 8/28 LEX—Lexington’s dedicated giving day powered by the ...
08/24/2026

3 DAYS AWAY! ⏳🔥

We’re officially in the final countdown to Give 8/28 LEX—Lexington’s dedicated giving day powered by the Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative and Bgcf Lexington

Your support on August 28th directly sustains LAASHOF’s mission to preserve Black sports history across the Bluegrass and award life-changing scholarships to local Black student-athletes. 🏆✨

Get ready to rally for our youth and honor our legends. Mark your calendars for Thursday, 8/28!

🔗 Learn more & prepare to give at https://www.bggives.org/organization/laashof

Help us wish a Happy Birthday to LAASHOF 2025 Inductee Glenn Brown
08/24/2026

Help us wish a Happy Birthday to LAASHOF 2025 Inductee Glenn Brown

The countdown is ON! 🏆✨Tickets and tables are moving fast for the 5th Annual LAASHOF Sports Induction Gala on Saturday, ...
08/24/2026

The countdown is ON! 🏆✨

Tickets and tables are moving fast for the 5th Annual LAASHOF Sports Induction Gala on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Central Bank Center.

Join us as we honor the legendary Class of 2026—19 extraordinary individuals and the historic 1973 Spiegel Hill Basketball Team who have shaped the landscape of sports in Lexington.

Game Plan for the Night:

🥂 4:30 PM – Cocktail Hour

🎙️ 6:00 PM – Sports Induction Ceremony

Don't wait until the buzzer sounds—secure your seat today to witness history, celebrate excellence, and support our future student-athletes! 🥇💪

🔗 Get your tickets now at www.laashof.com

The foundation was laid in 2025, and now we’re building on the momentum! 🚀✨ Looking back at our 2025 5K reminds us how f...
08/21/2026

The foundation was laid in 2025, and now we’re building on the momentum! 🚀✨ Looking back at our 2025 5K reminds us how far we’ve come—and we can’t wait to bring that same energy to the historic East End this year!

Get ready, Lexington... the 2026 Roots & Heritage 3K is coming September 12! 🏁👟

Signup here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/Roots3K

Ready to take your next step? 🎓✨At the Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame, we aren’t just honoring the legen...
08/19/2026

Ready to take your next step? 🎓✨

At the Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame, we aren’t just honoring the legends of the past—we’re investing in the legends of the future! We are thrilled to announce that applications for our 2026 Student-Athlete Scholarship Program will officially open on May 4, 2026.

If you are a Lexington resident graduating in 2026 with a passion for your sport and a commitment to your education, we want to support your journey to an accredited college or university. 🏆

The Details:
💵 Provision: Minimum $2500 scholarship for Fall 2026.
📆 Application Window: May 4, 2026 – June 12, 2026.
📚 Requirements: 2.0+ GPA, resident of Lexington, KY, and proof of admission/roster commitment.

Don't miss your chance to be part of the legacy. Visit www.laashof.com for more information and to prepare your application! 🔗

Lights, camera action! 💡🎥 🎬 Here’s a glimpse of the work with our media sponsor LEX News. Their collaboration in helps ...
08/18/2026

Lights, camera action! 💡🎥 🎬 Here’s a glimpse of the work with our media sponsor LEX News. Their collaboration in helps shine spotlight on Kentucky’s sports legends.

See LAASHOF’s sports gala emcees Kiyon Jenkins & Murray Garvin across multiple PSA’s on LEX News.

Lexington African-American sports Hall of Fame… Where legends shine 🌟

🎥 📷: Branding, Identity & Design

5 years of honoring greatness! 🏆✨We hit the set of LEX 18’s Best of the Bluegrass to talk all things LAASHOF—from preser...
08/15/2026

5 years of honoring greatness! 🏆✨

We hit the set of LEX 18’s Best of the Bluegrass to talk all things LAASHOF—from preserving Bluegrass sports history to awarding $32,000+ in student-athlete scholarships and bringing you an incredible lineup this September!

📺 TUNE IN: Catch the full interview airing at 7:00pm TONIGHT 8/15 on LEX 18’s Best of the Bluegrass!

The countdown to September is ON. Early Bird table rates for our 5th Annual Induction Gala end August 31st, so don't wait to lock in your spot!

🔗 Register for the Roots 3K & get Gala tickets now at www.laashof.com

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Lexington, KY
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