Carrying Forward a UNCP Legacy
December 18, 2025
December 18, 2025
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news:
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Carrying Forward a UNCP Legacy
By Chad Locklear
Howard McCleod made history at Pembroke State University in the early 1970s when he became the first African American basketball player to suit up for the Braves. However, his impact reached far beyond the court, shaping a legacy of leadership and purpose that continued long after his co . . .
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Carrying Forward a UNCP Legacy
By Chad Locklear
Howard McCleod made history at Pembroke State University in the early 1970s when he became the first African American basketball player to suit up for the Braves. However, his impact reached far beyond the court, shaping a legacy of leadership and purpose that continued long after his co . . .