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Phoenix Mercury celebrating Black Excellence Night on Tuesday

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The Phoenix Mercury will be hosting Black Excellence Night on Tuesday against the New York Liberty.

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This night will recognize those who have had a positive impact on the Black community across Phoenix. This list includes the Arizona Birthworkers of Color and the Arizona Center for African American Resources.

The Mercury will bring out Ring of Honor honoree Bridget Pettis to receive the Believe in Women Award. This award honors incredible women in sports, business and philanthropy that are making a difference in the community.

Charles Kendrick will also be honored for founding the first African Heritage Museum in Tucson in 1998, and was the first African American from Arizona to receive a pharmacy degree from the University of Arizona.

The first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive Mercury-branded rally towels.

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Justin LaCertosa covers Phoenix Sports News for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @LaCertosaSports

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