BDPA-DC | Host BDPA Chapter For 5th Annual Prince George's Classic Announcement

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NEWS RELEASE                                                       CONTACT:        LeAmber Howell
                                                                                                      Manager, PR & Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                       301-567-5747 (office)

June 17, 2008                                                                     Lhowell@bwtechinc.com

      THE FIFTH ANNUAL PRINCE GEORGE'S CLASSIC DATES ARE CONFIRMED

Organizers Begin Preparations to Host a Black College Football Classic in

Gorgeous Prince George's

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD - The annual Prince George's Classic is scheduled for September 29 - October 5, 2008.  Sponsored by State Farm Insurance® and hosted by the Prince George's Black Chamber of Commerce (PGBCC), the Classic is now in its fifth year of providing an extravaganza celebrating sports, culture and community within "Gorgeous Prince George's County."

"With the Prince George's Classic reaching its five-year milestone, we are expecting this to be the best Classic to date," said Mike Little, president and founder of Prince George's Classic, Inc.  "We have so many great events planned this year and several surprises too," he added. 

The fifth annual Prince George's Classic will feature a variety of ancillary events, including a welcome reception, golf tournament, college fair, battle of the bands and a step show.  The organizers are also looking to host a comedy show, an official after party and a gospel musical.

It wouldn't be a "classic" without an entertaining black college football game and a half time show featuring the soulful musicianship of the marching bands.  The other main attraction of this year's Classic will be the 50,000,000 Pound Challenge Walk - an initiative created by Dr. Ian Smith (author of the Extreme Fat Smash Diet) and State Farm Insurance® to address the health and fitness concerns of the African American community.  Along with the walk, there will also be a health and wellness fair taking place prior to the football game.

 "As our slogan states, the Classic is ‘not just a football game,'" stated Hubert "Petey" Green, president of the PGBCC. "We have events that will appeal to every age group," he added.

A major announcement along with detailed information regarding the Prince George's Classic will be revealed during a press conference scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex, Town Hall Room.  In the meantime, you may contact the Prince George's Classic office at 301-567-5747 with any preliminary questions.

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