2025 Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic Kickoff Press Conference & Media Mixer

2025 Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic Kickoff Press Conference & Media Mixer

May 20, 2025

The Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) Committee invites members of the media to the 2025 Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic Kickoff Press Conference, where the committee will unveil exciting updates surrounding this year’s matchup and official event lineup.

Themed “Built on History. Fueled by Pride,” the 2025 Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic promises an unforgettable Labor Day Weekend where HBCU legacy, tradition, and culture take center stage in South Florida. This year’s highly anticipated season-opening game will feature a classic HBCU rivalry as Howard University takes on Florida A&M University (FAMU) at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

This is more than a game—it’s where community, culture, and HBCU pride collide.

Press Conference Details:

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: The Historic Hampton House | 4240 NW 27th Avenue | Miami, FL 33142
RSVP: Please RSVP to BD@hiprockstar.com

Scheduled Speakers Include:

Don Jackson – Moderator
Oliver G. Gilbert, III – Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 1 (Florida A&M University alumnus)
Kionne L. McGhee, Esq. – Vice Chairman, Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 9 (Howard University alumnus)
Rodney Harris – Mayor, City of Miami Gardens
Kendra Bulluck – Executive Director, Orange Blossom Classic Committee
Kery Davis – Director of Athletics, Howard University
Angela Suggs – Vice President & Director of Athletics, Florida A&M University
Larry Scott – Head Football Coach, Howard University
James Colzie III – Head Football Coach, Florida A&M University

2025 Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic Media Mixer Details:

Following the press conference, all attending media are invited to a Media Mixer hosted at Topgolf Miami Gardens:

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Topgolf | 17321 NW 7th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33169
RSVP: Please RSVP to info@orangeblossomclassic.com

Purpose: Connect with coaches, athletic staff, city officials, and OBC organizers in a casual networking environment ahead of the 2025 season.

Why Attend:

Learn more about the 2025 Howard vs FAMU matchup and its deep-rooted historical significance
Hear from university and city leadership about what this year’s OBC represents for the community
Preview the full Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic event schedule taking place throughout the week of August 25.
Set up interviews and gain early media access to one of the most anticipated HBCU events of the year

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