HBCUX moves to launch HBCU football in the Caribbean

HBCUX, a recently-launched digital media network, and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism are teaming up to produce the inaugural Bahamas HBCUX Classic. HBCUX is planning a weekend of events this fall in Nassau highlighted by a football game and battle of the bands competition between Central State (Ohio) and Texas Southern, preceded by a tailgate concert. The game will be held in 15,000-seat Thomas Robinson Stadium on September 13.

“Bringing an HBCU football game to the Caribbean will truly be a unique experience on many different levels,” HBCUX Network founded by President and CEO Curtis Symonds said. “This is the culmination of a dream, and a combination of ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking, hard work, commitment and faith on our part as well as the Minister of Tourism Obediah Wilchcombe and his staff to advance tourism in The Bahamas. The game allows two HBCU presidents to provide a cultural experience for their students in addition to promoting their universities to a wider audience. Paramount to this experience is allowing the Caribbean and international communities to see first-hand the educational value HBCUs have to offer.”

Symonds added that HBCUX Network is committed to hosting the event for three years.

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