The Flying Squirrels began hosting a two-day “Richmond 34 Legacy Weekend” in 2021 to celebrate the contributions of the Richmond 34 to the Civil Rights Movement as well as other local leaders both past and present who have made contributions in the push for social justice and racial equality.

During the Richmond 34 Legacy Weekend, the Flying Squirrels will wear special Richmond 34 Legacy jerseys, which will be auctioned with proceeds going towards Flying Squirrels Charities & the Richmond 34 Legacy Scholarship Fund.

Dates for the 2023 Richmond 34 Legacy Weekend will be announced soon.

Elizabeth Johnson Rice, who was a member of the Richmond 34, serves as a community ambassador for the Flying Squirrels. Rice and the team collaborate on educational and community outreach programs to tell the story of the Richmond 34 as part of the “Richmond 34 Legacy Campaign.”

The official mission of the Richmond 34 Legacy Campaign is “to promote justice, peace, racial equality and diversity by creating innovative and exciting educational opportunities that utilize relevant information from the past to help students understand the present with the purpose of empowering them to advocate for a better future for all people.”

To celebrate the legacy of the Richmond 34, the Richmond Flying Squirrels are awarding a $5,000 scholarship to a student from the Greater Richmond area attending either Virginia Union University or Virginia State University.

In partnership with Virginia State University and Virginia Union University, the Flying Squirrels offer students at both institutions opportunities to gain professional experience working with the organization in various capacities. The programs are designed to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce with the goal of elevating more minorities into leadership positions throughout the professional baseball industry.