About Us

The Texas Relays is a vital and integral part of Texas Sports. While the sports industry continues to flourish economically, it faces challenges with leveraging the full value of diversity. In May 2022, a coalition of local community champions united to uplift students from underserved communities passionate about sports-related studies, and preserve the rich legacy of Texas’ remarkable black athletes who have invested in serving underserved communities.

Out of a series of collaborative conversations emerged the Texas Black Legacy Foundation (TBLF) in fall 2022. TBLF’s mission: to empower deserving students from underserved communities with need-based scholarships tailored for those dedicated to sports related studies or careers. Beyond need-based scholarships, TBLF provides holistic wrap around support through Community Partners, including wellness initiatives, job training, and financial literacy programs. Moreover, forging partnerships with Texas Businesses opening doors to valuable internships, ensuring these students have an opportunity to explore and thrive in the competitive careers related to the world of sports.

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Community Partners

Embrace the power to shape destinies and know your partnership transcends mere sponsorship; it’s a comrnerstone, a conduit channeling resources, mentorship, and guidance that sculpts raw potential into triumph.

Imagine co-authoring a narrative where barriers yield to opportunity and challenges become platforms for growth. Your support becomes a beacon, lighting the way for young Texas students, fostering a future where every victory is a collective testament to the transformative impact of unwavering belief and communal support.

Together, let’s intertwine our stories, where your generosity acts as a catalyst for change, weaving a tapestry of success where every goal scored is a victory for the community. Your collaboration isn’t just a contribution; it’s the opening chapter to a saga of empowerment, resilience, and collective achievement against all odds.

Join us in this symphony of partnership, where your benevolence harmonizes with our mission, shaping a world of students, regardless of background, stride toward greatness. Your involvement isn’t just an offering; it’s the prologue to a tale of shared empowerment and the celebration of every triumph as a testament to the strength of unified wrap around support.

TBLF Board Members

Darrell Pierce

Chair

Mr. Pierce has worked for IBM, Motorola, State of Texas, and currently serves as CEO of SNAP Management Group Inc. and is Vice Chair for the City of Austin Urban Renewal Board.

Carlette Guidry-Falkquay

Secretary

Mrs. Falkquay presently works for the Department of Family and Protective Services. For the past 21 years Carlette has provided services protecting the unprotected.

Gregory L. Smith

Treasurer

Mr. Smith managed the Community Development programs for nearly eighteen years with the City of Austin. During his tenure he was responsible for: the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Street Redevelopment Program.

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Your voice holds the power to amplify dreams and sculpt destinies. Together, let’s script a narrative of empowerment, resilience, and collective triumph.

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512-469-1705

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901 East 12th Street, Austin Texas 78702