OKLAHOMA CITY, Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 – On Saturday, the Thunder honored Black History Month by recognizing five Oklahoma students who made personal connections with figures in black history, as part of the team’s eighth annual Black History Heroes Challenge, presented by Sprite.
The winners in each of the five age categories received personalized plaques and on-court recognition during Saturday’s Thunder vs. Warriors game at Chesapeake Energy Arena, in addition to being awarded four tickets to the game, a Thunder team-autographed basketball and other prizes.
Each winning student demonstrated creativity in presenting the importance of a historical figure or a personal hero.