About Black Educational Events, LLC

Black Educational Events, LLC, is a privately held corporation located in Irving, Texas. The company's primary mission is to produce classic events on the West Coast of the United States that showcase Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Its core offering, the Angel City Classic, is produced and held in Los Angeles every September. This event includes a football game between two Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as the battle of the bands, performances by dance teams and cheering squads, career and cultural expos, and fifth-quarter concert.

Principals

John T. Fleming, President & CEO
A successful entrepreneur and businessman, John spent many years within the ranks of a major U.S. corporation. Upon retiring in 2005, he founded Black Educational Events out of his concern for the escalating high school dropout rates among minorities in urban areas across the country. His mission is to demonstrate to minority youth the importance of education and the opportunities available at HBCUs.

John T. Fleming III, COO
John is responsible for BEE operations, including public relations and community outreach programs. He is a graduate of Hampton University, where he received an undergraduate degree in communications. His personal experience at an HBCU is integral to effectively promoting the significance and relevance of HBCUs. Before joining BEE, John worked with one of the largest media companies in the country.

Headquarters

5215 North O'Connor
Suite 200
Irving, TX 75039
(877) 411-8615