The Gatton College of Business and Economics, in collaboration with LeadHer, a Gatton student club, proudly commemorates Black History Month with "Pioneering the Path: Celebrating Black Excellence in Hockey." Explore the remarkable contributions of Black individuals to hockey and embark on a journey through history that shapes our future.

Below is a highlight of the event but for more detailed information and a link to register please go to the link here https://gatton.uky.edu/about-us/stay-connected/events/2024-02-23/pioneering-path-celebrating-black-excellence-hockey. 

Honoring the Path Lighters

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Documentary Screening, B&E 311

Join us with director and filmmaker Kwame Mason and his film Soul on Ice: Past, Present and Future (2015) as he explores Black hockey players' contributions at all hockey levels, from the minor leagues to the majors.

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Luncheon, Keynote and Award Presentation, Woodward Hall, B&E 307

We are proud to present keynote and renowned speaker Kimberly Davis, Senior Executive Vice President at National Hockey League (NHL). She will present and be awarded with the Path Lighter Award, recognizing her help to lighting a path for others and making sure that NHL's 'Hockey is For Everyone.' Kim is the first black woman in a C-suite position in the NHL.