Historic Xavier University of Louisiana Rowing Club kicks off with Community Event January 19 on Bayou St. John

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana A new collegiate women’s sports team at Xavier University of Louisiana is blazing trails for diversity, inclusion, and personal development on New Orleans’ waterways with a special community event on January 19. Cohosted by Xavier, the New Orleans Rowing Club (NORC), and BLJ Community Rowing, the nation’s first Black-owned and operated rowing organization in the country, the Spring Season Kick-Off and Learn to Row Event will be held at the NORC Boathouse, adjacent to 3 Fortress Road in New Orleans, LA 70122, from 3-6 p.m. and will feature free learn to row classes for all skill and fitness levels. Featuring Brannon The post Historic Xavier University of Louisiana Rowing Club kicks off with Community Event January 19 on Bayou St. John appeared first on HBCU News.