Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Compete in Figure Skating

Maya James, a junior at Howard University, faced challenges when founding a figure skating team due to a lack of an ice rink and skaters. Despite this, they formed a team and will make history as the first HBCU to participate in a figure skating program.

Overcoming Challenges

Even though Maya James encountered obstacles such as the absence of an ice rink and a shortage of skaters, she persevered in her efforts to establish a figure skating team at Howard University.