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Brian Simpkins
Contributing Writer, USA Lacrosse Magazine
Location: Fort Washington, MD United States
Joined: Oct 5th, 2023
About   (request update)
A motivated and patient junior Digital Media student seeking a professional role that will utilize my academic and prior work experience.
Education   (request update)
University of the District of Columbia class of 2025
Undergrad Major: Mass Communication
Campus Organization:
Iota Phi Theta
Claim To Fame:
● Captain, HCASC (Honda Campus All-Stars Challenge) ● Founding Member, UDC Men's Lacrosse (2013-14) ● Polaris, Theta Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. (2023-24)
Most Memorable Moment:
UDC ranked 5th in the 2023 HCASC National Tournament (in Torrance, CA), winning the John Mercer Langston Division Championship over Howard University, and earned the HCASC Northeastern Regional Championship over Howard University (in Baltimore, MD).
Experience
I currently work with USA Lacrosse Magazine as Contributing Writer
I have 8 years of experience working in the Sports and Recreation industry.
Member | HBCU-Pro Sports Media Association (HBCU-PSMA)
From September 2021 to Current • 5 year(s)
Member | Baltimore Association of Black Journalists
From April 2021 to Current • 5 year(s)
Contributing Writer | USA Lacrosse Magazine
From November 2020 to Current • 6 year(s)
 ● Composed over 30 online feature articles through a partnership with Blaxers Blog regarding Black and Indigenous lacrosse experiences. ● Conducted interviews and covered various lacrosse events. ● Work-shopped with USALM writers and editors on long-form features.
Staff Writer | Blaxers Blog
From December 2015 to Current • 11 year(s)
 ● Composed over 30 online feature articles through a partnership with USA Lacrosse Magazine regarding Black and Indigenous lacrosse experiences. ● Coordinated virtual and phone interviews with article subjects and compiled formulated questions ahead of interviews. ● Composed, posted, and promoted company content via social media platforms. ● Generated and pitched story leads, composed and edited posts, marketed content to readers and conducted research.
Founder & CEO | GrizzlyBlack Designs LLC
From January 2015 to Current • 11 year(s)
 ● Created sports branding identities, apparel, graphic advertisements, and uniform designs for over a dozen clients. ● Past Commissioned Clients: University of the District of Columbia, National Lacrosse Association (NLA Pro), Blaxers Blog, HBCU Gameday, Baltimore Lacrosse Elite, Blackstar Lacrosse, Unlocked Potential Apparel Company, Making Moves Dance Collective DC, and Warhorse Lacrosse Club.
Contributing Writer | HBCU Gameday
From October 2016 to March 2017 • 1 year(s)
 Created several articles highlighting the history of the HBCU Football National Championship system and HBCU lacrosse programs at the NCAA (varsity) and club levels.
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Texas Southern Newcomers Snap Decade Old Labor Day Classic Spell Texas Southern Newcomers Snap Decade Old Labor Day Classic Spell
HOUSTON – In the 39th Labor Day Classic, 1st year head coach, Cris Dishman mustered Texas Southern (1-0, 1-0 SWAC) to a 27-9 road victory over Prairie View A&M (0-1, 0-1 SWAC), the first since 2014. T ...more
Posted by Brian Simpkins on September 2nd, 2024 • 854 Views
A Perfect Storm: 2023 Celebration Bowl Preview A Perfect Storm: 2023 Celebration Bowl Preview
At noon on December 16th, the Howard University Bison (6-5, 4-1 MEAC) football team will square off against the #5 Florida A&M Rattlers (11-1, 8-0 SWAC) in the 2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl hosted at ...more
Posted by Brian Simpkins on December 4th, 2023 • 797 Views
The CIAA's GOing Places The CIAA's GOing Places
LOS ANGELES – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation's oldest HBCU conference and HBCU GO announced a 10-year media first rights partnership. Select CIAA games, includi ...more
Posted by Brian Simpkins on October 5th, 2023 • 1,234 Views
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