The 2024 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic will take place Labor Day weekend — Aug. 29 through Sept. 1, 2024 — featuring HBCU colleges Virginia State University and Benedict College. Entering 2024, Benedict will look to continue their success from last season under first-year head coach Ron Dickerson Jr., which included winning the SIAC Football Championship. Virginia State returns nine players who garnered all-conference honors across the first, second and rookie teams under head coach Dr. Henry Frazier III, who took the helm for the Tigers in 2022. The 2024 Classic takes place on Sunday, Sept. 1, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
The game will be the culmination of a weekend packed with all the experiences that a “classic” has to offer: VIP Reception, Battle of the Bands, Hall of Fame Tailgate Party including local food vendors, College and Career Fairs, Gospel Concert and other local events.
The Black College Football Hall of Fame was founded in 2009 by African-American pioneers and quarterbacks James Harris and Doug Williams to preserve the history and honor the greatest football players, coaches and contributors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
This Classic is a way to help fund a permanent Black College Football Hall of Fame within the Pro Football Hall of Fame museum, as well as provide the residents of Northeast Ohio an opportunity to learn and experience the culture of HBCUs.
The majority of the events held during the Classic Weekend will be organized and run by local volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, we would love to have you! See the information below on how to join this exciting volunteer group and help make the 2024 Classic Weekend one to remember.
Volunteer Committee Descriptions: Review a list of the eight committees and brief descriptions of each.
Volunteer Application: Complete the Volunteer Application below and hit the “SUBMIT” button at the bottom. Once your application has been received, you will be contacted about placing you on a committee.
Please indicate which committee(s) you would prefer to be placed on. We will make every effort to place you on the committee of your choice, however, there is no guarantee as to which committee you will be assigned. Please remember that every committee is equally important to the success of the 2024 Classic.