I’m late on getting something up about this, but today’s UDM women’s game against Howard will be an unofficial Detroit Youth Lacrosse Day.
From an organizational standpoint, things got started a little late (see, I’m just following the theme with this post), so it’s going to be an unofficial event for now.
Obviously, the game of lacrosse has something of a reputation of being a sport exclusive to the affluent white community, but there are multiple initiatives in Southeast Michigan to spread the game to the African-American and Hispanic communities, in addition to inner-city youth in general.
Obviously, Howard University is a historically black institution, so the D.C.-area school is one that is broadening horizons (perhaps removing stigmas) about the sport of lacrosse.
The game starts at 1 at Titan Field, for those interested in coming out to show support.