Black College Football Hall of Fame

ZALES® TO AWARD TWO ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS IN SUPPORT OF STUDENTS AT HBCUs DURING THE 2023 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASSIC

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zales, the Diamond Store, is proud to announce that it will present two academic scholarships to students at renowned Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) during the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic on September 3, 2023, in Canton, Ohio. The two $5,000 scholarships are being awarded to a student from each school participating in the game, Morehouse College and Virginia Union University.

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Zales is the sponsor and official jeweler of the Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF), creating the iconic rings for BCFHOF inductees.
Additionally, Zales will present a one-of-a-kind commemorative pendant to each student-athlete playing in the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, celebrating their participation in this annual game featuring HBCUs.
"The Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic game and its events are a time-honored tradition.
The double-sided, stainless-steel pendant showcases a football set with white sapphires on the front, the Black College Hall of Fame Classic 2023 logo, and the player's respective team name.

ZALES® BECOMES THE OFFICIAL JEWELER OF THE BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

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Saturday, February 25, 2023

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zales is excited to announce its sponsorship of the Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF), becoming the official jeweler to create the iconic rings for inductees starting with the Class of 2023. For Signet Jewelers®, Zales' parent company, this sponsorship signifies its continued collaboration with the Pro Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF) and further deepens its dedication and support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zales is excited to announce its sponsorship of the Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF), becoming the official jeweler to create the iconic rings for inductees starting with the Class of 2023.
For Signet Jewelers®, Zales' parent company, this sponsorship signifies its continued collaboration with the Pro Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF) and further deepens its dedication and support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Inductees will receive an official Black College Football Hall of Fame Ring from Zales.
"Beginning this year, all the great men that are inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame will receive an iconic Hall of Fame ring created by Zales, The Diamond Store," said James Harris and Doug Williams, co-founders of the Black College Football Hall of Fame.

Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment returns to Mobile, AL as the Exclusive Financial Education Sponsor of the Reese’s Senior Bowl

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Friday, January 27, 2023

Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment (GSE), a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, remains the exclusive financial education sponsor of the Reese's Senior Bowl for the ninth consecutive year.

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Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment (GSE), a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, remains the exclusive financial education sponsor of the Reese's Senior Bowl for the ninth consecutive year.
The session will include Global Sports and Entertainment Directors/Associate Directors, and for the first time, former NFL veteran, Philadelphia legend, and Senior Bowl alum (2002), Brian Westbrook.
As an NFLPA Institutional Financial Advisor participant, Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment has oversight of the Financial Advisors who are designated to provide guidance to the members of the NFLPA.
For more information on Morgan Stanley GSE’s work with the NFLPA, please visit: NFLPA | Morgan Stanley

The Good Feet Store Enters Multi-Year Endorsement Deal with NFL Legend Doug Williams

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --The Good Feet Store, market-leading manufacturer and retailer of premium, personally fitted arch supports for every foot and lifestyle, today announced a multi-year endorsement deal with Doug Williams, former professional NFL athlete and the first African-American quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl in the 1993 Super Bowl XXII game against the Denver Broncos.

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He was also drawn to The Good Feet Store's potential to provide pain-relieving solutions for people who experience foot, knee, hip, or back pain.
"As fans of Doug Williams and his accolades on the field, we knew he'd be an excellent and trusted partner for The Good Feet Store and our personalized arch supports," said Franchise Association President, Jonathan Cotten, who owns and operates more than 20 Good Feet Store locations in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
The Good Feet Store provides premium, personally fitted arch supports at more than 200 retail locations in the U.S. and abroad.
For more information on The Good Feet Store and Good Feet Arch Supports, please visit www.goodfeet.com .

REACHTV AND BRINXTV REACH CONTENT DEAL SIGNALING GROWTH OF DIGITAL SPORTS PROGRAMMING

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Monday, January 9, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ReachTV announced today a new content deal with BrinxTV that will allow the free ad-supported streaming television network to continue its aggressive expansion into sports programming.

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ReachTV to distribute "The NIL House: The Epicenter of All Things NIL", from BrinxTV
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ReachTV announced today a new content deal with BrinxTV that will allow the free ad-supported streaming television network to continue its aggressive expansion into sports programming.
ReachTV will also distribute two weekly programs "Never Shut Up," featuring NFL veteran and sportscaster Marcellus Wiley, along with "BrinxTV Plus," a sports variety show.
"We focus on programming that brings together data, technology and storytelling in an informative, yet entertaining way," said Lynnwood Bibbens, CEO of ReachTV.
2022 was the first year that ReachTV served as a distributor for all NFL games, including the playoffs and Super Bowl.

THE TCU SHOWGIRLS & THEIR ICONIC JUSTIN BOOTS - A Full Circle Moment At The Fiesta Bowl

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Saturday, January 7, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The TCU Horned Frogs made their second appearance at the Fiesta Bowl, where they beat the Michigan Wolverines 51-45. This trip to the Fiesta Bowl is a full circle moment for the TCU Showgirls. The nationally-acclaimed TCU Showgirls, the Horned Frogs' dance team, have been wearing custom Justin Boots as part of their uniform since their 2010 debut at the Fiesta Bowl.

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This trip to the Fiesta Bowl is a full circle moment for the TCU Showgirls.
The nationally-acclaimed TCU Showgirls, the Horned Frogs' dance team, have been wearing custom Justin Boots as part of their uniform since their 2010 debut at the Fiesta Bowl.
This trip to the Fiesta Bowl is a full circle moment for the TCU Showgirls.
The nationally-acclaimed TCU Showgirls, the Horned Frogs' dance team, have been wearing custom Justin Boots as part of their uniform since their 2010 debut at the Fiesta Bowl.

Allstate Partners with HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands for the World's Largest HBCU Marching Band and Dance Team Exhibition

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

ATLANTA, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands is excited to team up with Allstate, a digital protection solutions company that empowers customers to achieve their hopes and dreams. HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands is the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching band and dance team exhibition in the world and will showcase two dynamic high schools and six HBCU marching bands at the Mercedes Benz Stadium on Feb. 4, 2023.

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HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands is the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching band and dance team exhibition in the world and will showcase two dynamic high schools and six HBCU marching bands at the Mercedes Benz Stadium on Feb. 4, 2023.
ATLANTA, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands is excited to team up with Allstate , a digital protection solutions company that empowers customers to achieve their hopes and dreams.
HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands is the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching band and dance team exhibition in the world and will showcase two dynamic high schools and six HBCU marching bands at the Mercedes Benz Stadium on Feb. 4, 2023.
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The HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands is the original and largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching band and dance team showcase in the world.

HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands is Back at the Benz for its 18th Appearance in Atlanta

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

ATLANTA, October 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands, the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching band and dance team exhibition in the world, will return to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Feb. 4, 2023. The event-packed, family-friendly day will be filled with marching band performances from six premier HBCUs and for the first time ever, two local high school powerhouses representing homegrown talent.

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HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands, the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching band and dance team exhibition in the world, will return to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Feb. 4, 2023.
ATLANTA, October 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands , the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching band and dance team exhibition in the world, will return to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Feb. 4, 2023.
About HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands:
The HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands is the original and largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching band and dance team showcase in the world.
Visit the HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands website for more information: AllStarBattleoftheBands.com .

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Appoints Hall of Famer Marcus LeMarr Allen to its Board of Directors

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (HOFV or the Company) (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, today announced it has appointed NFL Hall of Fame running back Marcus LeMarr Allen to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (HOFV or the Company) (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, today announced it has appointed NFL Hall of Fame running back Marcus LeMarr Allen to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Its been incredible to witness the progress that the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company has made over the past two years.
Im excited to represent this remarkable company and contribute to its future success as a member of its Board of Directors, said Marcus Allen.
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

We’re Back!!! Hallelujah!! – UNCF’s National A Mind Is …®Gala

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

More than 500 guests, including alumni from all 37 UNCF member institutions, were in attendance.

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More than 500 guests, including alumni from all 37 UNCF member institutions, were in attendance.
UNCF Board Chairman Milton H. Jones, Jr., delivered opening remarks, sharing his major priorities as chairman to continue UNCFs legacy of success.
Your incredible generosity enabled us [UNCF] to increase scholarship dollars for our HBCUs and their students.
UNCF administers more than 400programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, andcurriculum and faculty development programs.