CHICAGO — Central State will begin the 2023 college football season playing Mississippi Valley State in the 25th annual Chicago Football Classic.
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The Chicago Football Classic will take place on September 2 at Soldier Field at 4:30 p.m.
The event highlights the enriched culture that attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) can provide students and will also include a ceremony awarding $250,000 in scholarships to students attending HBCUs, according to a spokesperson.
“After a three-year hiatus, we are thrilled to bring back the Chicago Football Classic and recognize the importance of HBCUs for our African American youth,” said Everett Rand, co-founder of CFC. “While our organization works every day to ensure educational opportunities for African American students, this event represents a time when we can all come together and celebrate our culture. This year’s CFC will host a weeklong series of events making this a “destination event” and one to remember.”
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