The halftime show at the Florida Classic brought more than entertainment. Florida Lottery Secretary John F. Davis presented a ceremonial check representing over $76 million in educational funding for Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The moment carried weight beyond its dollar figure, arriving as Florida’s higher education landscape grapples with sweeping policy changes affecting how schools discuss race and diversity. Money talks at the classic The Florida Classic has always been about more than football. This annual matchup between FAMU and Bethune-Cookman draws crowds who celebrate HBCU culture, tradition and achievement. This year’s
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