JACKSON, Miss. – The Jackson State Division of Athletics recently partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors to surprise Blackburn Middle School with a $2000 donation.
 
Blackburn Middle School, part of the Jackson Public School District system, will receive $2,000 in Academy gift cards to shop the store for items needed such as sports equipment, outdoor activities, and other back-to-school products.
 
Academy Sports + Outdoors is the Official Sporting Goods and Outdoor Retailer of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The partnership between Academy Sports + Outdoors and the SWAC focuses on establishing meaningful community initiatives within the SWAC footprint. Specifically, these initiatives will look to activate and amplify grassroots efforts, such as youth outreach and mentoring programs, that are inclusive of students, athletes and administrators from across the conference.