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SUMMARY:Statewide HBCU Football Schedule (August - December)
DESCRIPTION:More Than a Game: How HBCU Football Season Fuels Campus and Community Economies \nWhen the drums start rolling\, the grills fire up\, and the marching bands take the field\, you know it’s football season at an HBCU. But beyond the touchdowns\, tailgates\, and halftime shows\, there’s something even bigger happening: money is moving—and it’s moving in a way that powers entire campuses and cities. \nLet’s break down why HBCU football season is not just a sport—it’s a full-blown economic engine. \nGame Day = Big Pay \nEvery home game is more than just a chance to cheer on your alma mater. It’s a revenue generator. Think ticket sales\, concessions\, parking\, merch tables\, and stadium vendors. For the bigger HBCUs\, a single game can bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars.\nThen you’ve got the classic games—like the Magic City Classic or the Bayou Classic—which aren’t just matchups\, they’re full-scale economic explosions. The 2023 Magic City Classic\, for instance\, dropped over $25 million into the Birmingham economy in one weekend. \n \nPrime Time\, Big Time \nHBCU games are increasingly showing up on major networks like ESPN\, CBS Sports\, Peacock\, and HBCU GO\, pulling in national sponsorships from big brands like Nissan\, Cricket Wireless\, Coca Cola and Pepsi. \nWhen your team is playing under the lights—and the bands are doing their thing at halftime—eyes are watching\, and dollars follow. That spotlight boosts not only athletic budgets\, but school pride and enrollment too. \nHomecoming = Hotel Heaven \nIt’s not just the schools winning during football season. Local businesses—from hotels and restaurants to barbershops and boutiques—see a major surge in revenue on game weekends.\nHomecoming? That’s a whole different level. Cities with HBCUs often prepare months in advance for the flood of alumni\, families\, and fans who roll into town. It’s a mini economic boom\, year after year. \nMore Than Athletics \nThink football only benefits the athletic department? Think again. Game day magic spills over to: \n\nScholarships and band programs\nNon-revenue sports like volleyball and tennis\nCampus facilities and tech upgrades\nAdmissions and student recruitment (nothing makes a student want to attend more than a packed stadium and a booming band)\n\n \nCulture\, Commerce & Community \nThe heartbeat of HBCU football lies in the culture—and the culture creates commerce: \n\nFood vendors serve soul food with long lines and fast hands.\nBlack-owned clothing brands set up shop near tailgates.\nDJs and step teams make every weekend feel like a block party with a purpose.\n\nIn short\, HBCU football supports a whole ecosystem of creators\, entrepreneurs\, and local businesses. \n \nFinal Whistle: It’s Bigger Than the Game \nFootball season at an HBCU isn’t just about the scoreboard—it’s about the dollars\, pride\, and power that come with it. From band battles to vendor villages\, game day brings life to campuses and dollars to the doorstep of entire communities.\nSo next time you’re at a game\, remember: you’re not just witnessing a sport—you’re part of an economic movement that’s helping HBCUs and their hometowns thrive. \nSo let’s show and up support our HBCUs and vendors during one of the most economical seasons of the year! Your support matters! \nIn State HBCU 2025 Schedule\n** Make sure you confirm kick-off and local broadcast times in your area. \n🏈 Special Mention: Week Zero Football Classic (August 30\, 2025)\n \nThe Week Zero Labor Day Classic double header\, taking place on Saturday\, August 30\, 2025\, at Legion Field\, will feature Clark Atlanta University football team in a thrilling matchup against Valdosta State University and Fort Valley State University vs University of West Alabama. This event is set to be a memorable day filled with football\, community\, and celebration\, accompanied by the largest BBQ festival in Alabama. \nGroup ticket packages are available\, and purchasing in bulk will ensure that students\, faculty\, alumni\, and supporters can come together and show their team support. \nPlease reach out for ticket packages and additional details. We hope to see you there! \n\nValdosta State University vs Clark Atlanta University – 12:15pm Kickoff\nFort Valley State University vs University of West Alabama – 4:15pm Kickoff\n\nFor additional information email info@weekzero.org or visit https://weekzero.org/ \n 🏈 Alabama State University Hornets (SWAC\, FCS) \n2025 schedule includes:* \n\nAug 28 (Thu) @ UAB – Protective Stadium\, Birmingham\, AL – 7:30 PM\nSep 6 (Sat) @ Southern University – 6:00 PM\nSep 13 (Sat) vs Miles College – 4:00 PM / White Out at ASU Stadium\nSep 27 (Sat) @ Florida A&M – TBD\nOct 4 (Sat) vs Bethune‑Cookman – 3:00 PM\nOct 11 (Sat) @ Jackson State – TBD\nOct 25 (Sat) @ Alabama A&M – 2:30 PM\nNov 1 (Sat) @ Prairie View A&M – TBD\n\nSWAC conference games still to release\, totaling 12 games including two non‑D1 matchups and one FCS non‑conference game \n🏈 Alabama A&M University Bulldogs (SWAC\, FCS) \n2025 schedule includes: \n\nAug 30 (Sat) @ Arkansas (FBS opponent) – 4:15 PM ET / 3:15 PM CT\nSep 6 (Sat) vs Alcorn State – 7:00 PM – White Out Louis Crews Stadium\, Huntsville\nSep 13 (Sat) @ Tennessee State – \~3:30 PM CT (Legacy Series in Nashville)\nSep 20 (Sat) vs Lane College – 6:00 PM – Boots & Buckles / Suicide Awareness Night\, Huntsville\nSep 27 (Sat) @ Bethune‑Cookman – 2:00 PM CT – SWAC matchup\nOct 4 (Sat) vs Jackson State – 4:00 PM – Gulf Coast Challenge at Ladd‑Peebles Stadium\, Mobile\nOct 11 (Sat) vs Mississippi Valley State – 2:00 PM – Homecoming\, Huntsville\nOct 25 (Sat) vs Alabama State – 2:30 PM – Magic City Classic at Legion Field\, Birmingham\nNov 1 (Sat) @ Grambling State – TBD\nNov 8 (Sat) vs Prairie View A&M – 3:00 PM\nNov 15 (Sat) vs Florida A&M – 2:00 PM\nNov 22 (Sat) @ Texas Southern – 2:00 PM\n\nA 12‑game slate highlighted by matchups against an SEC opponent\, three classic games\, and multiple SWAC rivals. \n🏈 Tuskegee University Golden Tigers (SIAC\, Division II) \n2025 schedule includes: \n\nAug 31 (Sun) vs Winston‑Salem State – Red Tail Classic\, Cramton Bowl\, Montgomery – 6:00 PM\nSep 6 (Sat) vs Central State (OH) – Cleve L. Abbott Stadium – 6:00 PM\nSep 13 (Sat) @ Jackson State – Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium – 2:00 PM\nSep 18 (Thu) @ Benedict College – 7:00 PM ET – Columbia\, SC\nSep 27 (Sat) vs Fort Valley State – 2:00 PM – Cleve L. Abbott Stadium\, Tuskegee\nOct 4 (Sat) vs Morehouse – Morehouse Classic at the Cramton Bowl\, Montgomery – 6:00 PM\nOct 18 (Sat) @ Albany State – 1:00 PM ET – Albany\, GA\nOct 25 (Sat) vs Allen University – 2:00 PM – Tuskegee\nNov 1 (Sat) vs Lane College – Homecoming Game\, 2:00 PM – Tuskegee\nNov 8 (Sat) @ Miles College – 3:00 PM – Sloan‑Alumni Stadium\, Fairfield\nNov 27 (Thu) @ Alabama State – TBD – Turkey Day Classic at ASU Stadium\n\nTuskegee total: at least 11 games\, mixing SIAC conference rivals and classic non‑conference matchups. \n🏈 Miles College Golden Bears (SIAC\, NCAA Division II) \n\nAug 31 (Sun) Virginia Union – Canton\, OH (Hall of Fame Stadium) – Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic – 3:00 PM\nSep 6 (Sat) @ Edward Waters – Jacksonville\, FL – SIAC road game – 4:00 PM\nSep 13 (Sat) @ Alabama State – Montgomery\, AL – FCS opponent\, ASU Stadium – 5:00 PM\nSep 20 (Sat) Savannah State – Fairfield\, AL (Sloan-Alumni Stadium) – Prince Hall Americanism Football Classic – 3:00 PM\nSep 27 (Sat) Morgan State – Indianapolis\, IN (Lucas Oil Stadium) – Circle City Classic\, neutral-site – 3:00 PM\nOct 4 (Sat) Kentucky State – Fairfield\, AL – SIAC home game at Sloan-Alumni Stadium – 3:00 PM\nOct 11 (Sat) @ Lane College – Jackson\, TN – Road SIAC contest – 2:00 PM\nOct 18 (Sat) Clark Atlanta – Fairfield\, AL – Homecoming game\, Sloan-Alumni Stadium – Time TBA\nOct 25 (Sat) @ Central State (OH) – Wilberforce\, OH – SIAC road match – 1:00 PM\nNov 1 (Sat) @ Fort Valley State – Fort Valley\, GA – SIAC road game – Time TBA\nNov 8 (Sat) Tuskegee University – Fairfield\, AL – Senior Day rivalry game – Time TBA
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SUMMARY:ENCORE THEATRE & GALLERY PRESENTS MARC RABY’S SOUL FOOD: ANOTHER SERVING
DESCRIPTION:ENCORE THEATRE & GALLERY PRESENTS \n“MARC RABY’S SOUL FOOD: ANOTHER SERVING” \nA HEARTFELT\, HILARIOUS NEW HOLIDAY SEASON STAGE PLAY \nSTARRING SOME OF THE REGION’S MOST DYNAMIC TALENT** \nBIRMINGHAM\, AL (November 2025) — Encore Theatre & Gallery proudly announces the limited three-show run of Soul Food: Another Serving\, the newest original stage production from award-winning playwright and director Marc Raby. The show runs November 20–22\, 2025 at the historic Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame / Carver Theatre\, and promises a weekend filled with big laughs\, soulful storytelling\, and unforgettable performances. \nSet inside a lively downtown Birmingham condo building\, Soul Food: Another Serving explores love\, second chances\, community\, and the flavor of Black family spirit. When newly single Nicolette moves in with her teenage son\, what she hopes will be a fresh start quickly becomes a sizzling mix of romance\, comedy\, and neighborly chaos—seasoned just right. \nA STANDOUT CAST BRINGING THE STORY TO LIFE \nThis year’s cast features an exciting lineup of powerhouse performers\, beloved personalities\, and emerging talent: \nSHARRON COLLINS \nA powerhouse vocalist\, songwriter\, and actress from Fairfield\, Alabama. Classically trained in voice and piano at the University of Montevallo\, Sharron continues to shine on stage and on the mic — performing with BB King’s All-Stars and preparing to release her debut EP. Now she brings her soulful voice and magnetic presence to SOUL FOOD: ANOTHER SERVING as Nicolette. \nRAY LAVENDER \nRecording artist and actor Ray Lavender (known for chart-topping R&B singles\, national tours\, and his breakout season on TV One’s The Ultimate Merger and Tyler Perry’s “Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned”) stars in the role of Rick. Lavender’s commanding stage presence and smooth charisma bring undeniable energy to the production. \nTRISTAN “FLOSS THE MACK” McFARLAND \nA viral star\, comedian\, and online personality with a massive social media following\, Tristan “Floss the Mack” McFarland brings his signature humor\, swagger\, and authenticity to the stage. Fans know him from his comedic skits\, motivational content\, and digital influence across multiple platforms. In Soul Food\, he delivers one of his most memorable performances yet. \nVALENCIA “MRS. V” JOHNSON \nCelebrated comedian\, playwright\, minister\, and empowerment speaker Mrs. V brings heart\, humor\, and soul to the role of Eunice. A national touring comic who has performed in arenas and appeared on network television\, she is also a NAACP Community Contributor of the Year and creator of hit plays Bonita the Bag Lady and Heaven’s Grocery Store. \nKENNETH LEE \nFitness influencer\, podcaster\, and television personality Kenneth Lee (widely recognized from OWN’s Love & Marriage: Huntsville) joins the cast as Darnell. Lee adds a fresh\, compelling layer of authenticity to the story with his magnetic presence and undeniable onstage confidence. \nANDREW DUXBURY \nVeteran Birmingham actor and professor Andrew Duxbury\, known for standout roles at Virginia Samford Theatre (Little Women\, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang)\, stars as Archie — bringing emotional depth and warmth to the production. \nA FUNNY\, FEEL-GOOD STORY FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON \nSoul Food: Another Serving blends comedy\, music\, and heartfelt storytelling\, reminding audiences that family isn’t always who you’re born to — it’s who shows up. It’s a perfect pre-Thanksgiving outing for friends\, couples\, and families seeking entertainment with soul. \nSHOWTIMES \nThursday\, November 20 – 7:00 PM \nFriday\, November 21 – 7:00 PM \nSaturday\, November 22 – 7:00 PM \nVENUE \nAlabama Jazz Hall of Fame / Carver Theatre \n1631 4th Avenue North \nBirmingham\, AL 35203 \nTICKETS \nAvailable now at www.encorebham.org or www.jazzhall.com
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