He was the first Black Athletics Director in UVa history. In 2003 and 2006, he was named the Black Coaches Association's Athletics Administrator of the Year. He was also listed on Sports Illustrated's list of the 101 most influential minorities in sports in 2003 and 2004.
National Flag Day. National Flag day commemorates the death of Manuel Belgrano, who created the current flag. The holiday is celebrated on June 20. Prior to 2011, the day was celebrated on the third Monday in June. The national flag of Argentina dates from 1812.
Truth and Justice Day: March 24. Truth and Justice Day is a public holiday in Argentina. In Argentina, March 24 is celebrated as National Memorial Day for Truth and Justice. This day was established to commemorate the victims of the National Reorganization Process that started in 1976 with a coup. This military dictatorship, known in Argentina as the Ãltima Dictadura, or Last Dictatorship, lasted until 1983.