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Things to know ahead of Cocoa High’s 2S state championship football against Bradford
Read full article: Things to know ahead of Cocoa High’s 2S state championship football against BradfordCocoa High faces Bradford in the Class 2S high school football state championship game on Friday at Bragg Memorial Stadium on the Campus of Florida A&M University.
Jennings, FAMU extend win streak to 8 games, beat Bethune-Cookman 24-7
Read full article: Jennings, FAMU extend win streak to 8 games, beat Bethune-Cookman 24-7Terrell Jennings had 62 yards rushing and two touchdowns, Jaquez Yant ran for a TD and Florida A&M beat Bethune-Cookman 24-7 Saturday in the regular season finale for both teams at the Florida Classic.
‘Fines doubled:’ Special event zones designated in Orlando for Florida Classic. Here’s where
Read full article: ‘Fines doubled:’ Special event zones designated in Orlando for Florida Classic. Here’s whereThe 25th annual Florida Classic pitting FAMU against BCU in Orlando has prompted deputies and police to designate special event zones near Camping World Stadium.
Football and marching bands: Who will win the 25th annual Florida Classic?
Read full article: Football and marching bands: Who will win the 25th annual Florida Classic?The Florida Classic, the annual rivalry game between HBCUs Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M, returns to Orlando for its 25th year.
High schools from across nation to compete in Orlando’s Battle of the Bands
Read full article: High schools from across nation to compete in Orlando’s Battle of the BandsThe Florida Blue Florida Classic is this weekend and football fanatics from far and wide have already began to gather across Central Florida for Friday night’s Battle of the Bands.
FAMU law students show support Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
Read full article: FAMU law students show support Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown JacksonHundreds of Black law students from across the country, including some from Central Florida, are in the nation’s capital to support the Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson.
FAMU’s Marching 100 performs in virtual event for presidential inauguration
Read full article: FAMU’s Marching 100 performs in virtual event for presidential inaugurationORLANDO, Fla. – For the fourth time, Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 band performed in a presidential inauguration event. This year’s event is leading up to the swearing-in of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kalama Harris on Wednesday. But it’s not their first presidential inauguration event invite. The Marching 100 has performed in two inauguration parades for president Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama’s first inauguration in 2009. The marching band has left its mark throughout the years, becoming notable among universities and a variety of events.
Battle of the Bands shifts to virtual event
Read full article: Battle of the Bands shifts to virtual eventNick Solomon said he knows this year things will be different with the classic events going fully virtual due to the pandemic. There are virtual events happening this Tuesday-Saturday as part of the Florida Classic week. Among those are events are like a diversity career fair, a virtual battle of the bands, a pep rally and more. FAMU President Dr. Larry Robinson said the donations are welcomed and he’s looking forward to the virtual events this year. More information about the full list of virtual events can be found at FloridaClassic.org.
Florida Classic goes virtual because of pandemic
Read full article: Florida Classic goes virtual because of pandemicORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Classic events this year will look a lot different for alumni and families who usually pack Camping World Stadium for the big game and come to Central Florida for a good time. “Not being able to be in that environment and hear the sound it’s going to be a lot different,” Solomon said. Event organizers with Florida Citrus Sports are working to keep the spirit alive, but also encourage people to donate virtually to help keep Bethune Cookman University and Florida University growing strong. There are virtual events happening this Tuesday-Saturday as part of the Florida Classic week. Anyone interested in donating or taking part in the Florida Classic can click this link at FloridaClassic.org.