TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022

“HBCUs Outside is designed to sustainably advance diversification of the outdoors as that bridge for HBCU students, the best and brightest of America's future Black leaders,” explains HBCUs Outside founder Ron Griswell.

In partnership with Black Diamond, HBCUs Outside FAMU Ambassador Adrian Wilson has begun leading outdoor experiences for HBCU students.

Check out this film following Adrian as he takes a group of students climbing.

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