On Saturday, 9/28/24, the Buck Leonard Association for Sports & Human Enrichment launched its pilot program at Rocky Mount Mills for the Convo Crafters Youth Communication workshop, in partnership with the Rocky Mount Toastmasters Club. #PowerInCommunity #YouthPower #Leadership

Saturday, 10.4.24, marked a splendid day for the Buck Leonard Golf Classic for Youth Sports & STEM Education. Established in 2021 between B.L.A. and Evolve Golf and Edu., the tourney aims to furnish vital resources, and opportunities for young athletes and budding professionals.

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Here's to a bright and prosperous New Year filled with new opportunities, success, and continued collaboration. We look forward to achieving even greater milestones together in the year ahead. Wishing you all a joyous and successful New Year!

"We Must Learn to Live Together as Brothers or We will Perish Together as Fools.."

The "Grandma Brigade", Diana Johnson and Shirley Johnson, are excited to introduce "BIBS" - Baseball Ice Cream & Books to local Day Care Centers 🌟 This intergenerational program is a beloved core program of the Buck Leonard Assn.

Baseball by BSmile 1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates The Buck Leonard displays at the NC Baseball Museum for the Rocky Mount, NC legend. Leonard & Gibson played in Wilson, NC, home of the museum in Aug, 1942. BuckLeonard Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Bob Kendrick

@buckleonardassociation is thrilled to welcome the newest member of our volunteer staff, Regina Davis! Regina brings over 30 years of experience as a dedicated librarian and guidance counselor in both public schools and community colleges. Let's give Regina a warm welcome!

Anyone can participate in a local MLB Pitch, Hit & Run event for free. Athletes with the highest scores at the local level can advance to the Team Championship round, held inside MLB and MiLB ballparks.

Victory Learning Academy joined us Oct 8 for a joyful day of early reading & STEAM at the Buck Leonard History & Learning Center! 📚⚾🍦 Through our BIBs program, kids explored names, books, movement & legacy at our Rocky Mills Campus in Rocky Mount, NC. #STEAMExplorers

BIBs = Baseball, Ice Cream & Books! On Oct 15, we welcomed Xavier’s Early Learning Center to the Buck Leonard History & Learning Center for a joyful “You and Two” day! 📖2 books 🦶2 jumps ⚽2 kicks 🍘2 snacks Legacy, learning & laughter — all in twos! #BuckLeonardLegacy #BIBs

The Buck Leonard Association completed a major milestone in our History & Learning Center renovation—electrical rough-in is DONE! Thanks to grant funding from NLFA and the expert work of Luke Pittman & Worldwide Electrical Company, a local business making legacy shine. #Legacy

Happy Veterans Day from the Buck Leonard Association. Legacy that Inspires. Innovation that Lasts. Today we honor those who stood tall—for freedom, dignity, and community. #VeteransDay #LegacyOfService #BuckLeonardAssociation #NegroLeagues

“This #GivingTuesday, help us finish the Buck Leonard Mitchell House. 🏠⚾🎶 200+ youth. 150+ families. 10+ events each year. We’re just $139K–$169K away from completion. Donate today → [bit.ly/49Nyj8h] #BuckLeonardLegacy #FinishStrong”

pport Buck Leonard RBI this #GivingTuesday! More than baseball—it’s mentorship, confidence & community. 💙 Every swing honors history. 👉 [bit.ly/49Nyj8h] #BuckLeonardRBI #LegacyInMotion #YouthBaseball #RockyMountPride

This year, we advanced RBI Youth Baseball & STEAM, BIBs literacy, the Buck Leonard History & Research Center, and Baseball Jazz & All That Swing. In 2026, we keep building opportunity, culture, and legacy—together. #BuckLeonard #RBIYouth #BIBs #JazzAndBaseball #RockyMount

Leadership isn’t always loud. The Negro League players led with grace, discipline, and unwavering resolve — modeling excellence in the face of exclusion. On this MLK Day, we reflect on the power of presence, and the legacy of those who stood tall without fanfare. #MLKDay

Black History Month is officially in motion! We kicked things off with movement warm‑ups, storytelling, music, civil rights role‑play, creative posters, and hands‑on history for ages 3–13. From kindness marches to youth‑led discussions on fairness and justice.

Our Pre‑K takeover with Victory Learning Academy closed out Black History Month with joy and purpose. 🌟 Kids learned the Nigerian welcome song Funga Alafia, practiced self‑love with I Am Enough, and explored Dr. King’s message of fairness through movement and kindness. ✊🏽💛

✨ Closing Out Black History Month With Youth Voices & Courage ✨ Our students explored civil rights, fairness, and peaceful protest—from the Civil Rights Act and ADA to the Greensboro Sit‑Ins. Their protest posters revealed one message above all: #EndGunViolence