Toyota Named an Official Sponsor of the Orange Blossom Classic
June 14 2021 - 2:26PM
The Orange Blossom Classic Committee confirmed today that Toyota
Motor North America would serve as the official sponsor of the
Orange Blossom Classic and its associated education and empowerment
activities. The relaunch of this HBCU Classic also relaunches the
rivalry between Florida A&M University Rattlers (FAMU) and the
Jackson State University Tigers (JSU). It represents one of the
longest-running football classics played by Historically Black
Colleges and Universities.
Toyota and the OBC Committee
have collaborated with national influencers, corporate, foundation,
and community thought leaders to bring education, empowerment, and
unique engagement experiences to the local attendees, alumni,
sports fans, and visitors who will be spending the holiday in South
Florida.
"The Orange Blossom Classic
Committee is proud to announce Toyota as an Official
Sponsor of the 2021 Orange Blossom Classic," said Kendra N.
Bulluck-Major, Executive Director, Orange Blossom Classic. "The
revival of the OBC has now become a movement that is connecting
people as one big community. Toyota is also connecting people, in
numerous communities, to jobs and opportunities that help them get
to where they want to go in life. A company providing scholarships
and programs focusing on workforce readiness, inclusive mobility,
financial inclusion, and community resilience is the perfect
partner for the OBC."
The original Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) was a postseason
college football game held between 1933 and 1978, featuring FAMU
and another historically black school commonly referred to as the
"Black National Championship" game. This year,
history-making events will occur on Labor Day weekend,
culminating with the big game at the Hard Rock
Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on September 5,
2021.
"Toyota is dedicated to giving opportunities and resources to
students interested in furthering their education and sports
career," said Kelsey Charles, Sponsorship Integration, Toyota Motor
North America. "Historically Black Colleges and Universities
deserve to be celebrated for the impact and legacy they continue to
provide to Black and Brown students as well as the larger
community. We are honored to continue this tradition by
sponsoring the Orange Blossom Classic".
Toyota will join with another sponsor to produce a host of
events that will deliver activities for fans of all ages. Families,
alumni, and current students, and visitors to the Miami area, and
small business owners will have many reasons to participate in this
history-making classic. Careers In Sports and Entertainment
Symposium, a Job Recruitment Fair, Commissioner's Welcome Reception
and Kickoff Luncheon, and a Battle of the Bands make up the Friday
lineup. Saturday's events include an Empowerment Fest and Health
Village, a Parade, and the One Big Community Concert. Sunday
includes a Community Tailgate Experience and the OBC Game.
For more information, visit the web at orangeblossomclassic.com.
Connect with the One BIG Community online on Facebook, Instagram,
Twitter, and Snapchat to stay informed on all the OBC
activities.
About The Orange Blossom Classic
Originally the Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) was a postseason
college football game held between 1933 and 1978, featuring Florida
A&M and another historically black school in an unofficial
championship, commonly referred to as the "Black National
Championship" game. Jacksonville, FL was the location of the
original game between FAMU and Howard University. The inaugural OBC
was played in front of 2,000 fans at a "blacks-only" ballpark.
Matchups continued on the Gridiron, between FAMU and other HBCU's,
for 45 years consecutively in Jacksonville, Tampa, Tallahassee, and
Miami. After a 41-year hiatus, the Orange Blossom Classic Committee
and the City of Miami Gardens announced the revival of the historic
game in 2020. Due to the global pandemic, the relaunch was
postponed. The 47th Annual Orange Blossom Classic, featuring
Florida A&M University's inaugural season in the Southwestern
Athletic Conference (SWAC) against Jackson State University, is
scheduled to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens
on Sunday, September 5, 2021. For more information about the Orange
Blossom Classic visit, www.orangeblossomclassic.com.
About Toyota:
Toyota (NYSE:TM), creator of the Prius hybrid and the Mirai fuel
cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people
live through our Toyota and Lexus brands. Over the past 60 years,
we've built more than 40 million cars and trucks in North America,
where we have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint
venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than
47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American
dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold nearly 2.8 million cars
and trucks (nearly 2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2019.
Shantae Gilmer
Premier Choice Group
media@orangeblossomclassic.com
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