Sterling Bright, a 2020 FAMU graduate with a degree in broadcast journalism, has been named one of two inaugural Henry Aaron Fellows with the Atlanta Braves MLB team.
“To be an inaugural member of this fellowship gives me great pride. I have been a Braves fan for as long as I can remember, so to be in this position is a dream come true,” said Bright, a native of Riverdale, Georgia.
The fellowship is part of the team’s continued efforts to widen the talent pool of future diverse industry leaders and build on the legacy of trailblazers like Hank Aaron.
“Being able to add to Hank’s legacy is a blessing in itself,” said Bright, who interned for MLB.com reporting on the current baseball season. “For all he has done for the sport of baseball and the African-American community, I have no choice but to put my best foot forward and succeed in this position.”
The fellowship will provide the opportunity to work in a business operations role in the Atlanta Braves’ front office and Bright will work directly with Braves President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Schiller, to gain experience in all aspects of leading and operating the various lines of business within the organization.
In addition to working directly with Schiller, Bright will learn the day-to-day operations of various departments within the organization. As an example, they will work closely with the Atlanta Braves Foundation in the month of July which culminates with the annual Hank Aaron Weekend.
While at FAMU, Bright served as sports editor of the FAMUan student newspaper and was a member of the Marching 100.