(Louisiana Statewide – Nov. 22, 2023) – Louisiana is just a few days away from one of our state’s most anticipated college football rivalries – the Bayou Classic. This legendary game between Southern University and Grambling State University celebrates its 50th Anniversary when the teams take the field this Saturday, November 25 in New Orleans. Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is highlighting this golden anniversary with three digital shorts now streaming on the HBCU Week Now YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@HBCUWeekNow.
Maryland Public Television (MPT) with the support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), is leading this exciting initiative with LPB, Howard University Television and PBS North Carolina producing films focusing on classic football matchups that are a central part of HBCU culture.
“We know the people of Louisiana are familiar with this highly anticipated football matchup each year, but thanks to this opportunity provided by Maryland Public Television, we now have a chance to share the history and splendor of the Bayou Classic with a nationwide audience,” says Clarence “C.C” Copeland, LPB President and CEO.
“We thank CPB for its support of this important project and for its commitment to bringing the HBCU story to households across America,” said Travis E. Mitchell, MPT senior vice president and chief content officer “We hope that alignment of this content with the access provided by our strategic partners, will help us foster unity through dialogue and inspire additional content opportunities that create access to and for communities of color.”
For more information: Colleen Spillane | Louisiana Public Broadcasting | cspillane@lpb.org
1-800-272 – 8161 | (225) 767 – 4453
About Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Since 1975, Louisiana Public Broadcasting has been the public television network for the state of Louisiana with stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe and Shreveport. LPB is also affiliated with WLAE-TV in New Orleans. In addition to its award-winning documentaries about the history and people of Louisiana, LPB is dedicated to helping children throughout the state develop their literacy, math, and science skills through its numerous educational outreach programs.
About Maryland Public Television
Maryland Public Television (MPT) is a statewide, public-supported TV network and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) affiliate, offering entertaining, informative, educational, and inspiring content delivered by traditional broadcasting and streaming on TVs, computers, and mobile devices. A state agency, it operates under the auspices of the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission. MPT creates and distributes local, regional, and national content and is a frequent winner of regional Emmy® Awards. MPT’s commitment to educators, parents, caregivers, and learners of all ages is delivered through instructional events and Thinkport.org. MPT’s year-round community engagement activities connect viewers with resources on a wide range of topics. For more information visit mpt.org.
About The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a private, nonprofit corporation authorized by Congress in 1967, is the steward of the federal government’s investment in public broadcasting. It helps support the operations of more than 1,500 locally managed and operated public television and radio stations nationwide. CPB is also the largest single source of funding for research, technology and program development for public radio, television, and related online services. For more information, visit cpb.org, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, and subscribe for other updates.
