Ricky Lanier, Karen Stevenson Are Tar Heel ACC Unite Recipients

Posted Oct 19, 2023
As part of the 2023 Fall Unity Week, the ACC has announced recipients of the 2023 ACC UNITE Award, created to honor individuals affiliated with the league's member institutions who have made an impact in the areas of racial and social justice. Former Tar Heel standouts Ricky Lanier (football) and Karen Stevenson (track and field) are UNC's winners. (GoHeels.com)

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