'Green and Gold Day' declared ahead of historic NSU-FAMU matchup

Published: Aug 22, 2024 Duration: 00:01:38 Category: News & Politics

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A battle to behold. It is a little more than 24 hours away now. And there's a lot of excitement happening in Norfolk and down in Atlanta. That's right, Dana Smith joining us from Norfolk State University this afternoon and Dana, I know students are pumped about this one. Absolutely. There is a lot of excitement in the air. You guys not just for the NSU campus but for the entire city of Norfolk. Because listen to this Phil Janet, this is the first time that NSU will be on the field for the mi swack challenge since its inception in 2005. So the entire Mermaid City, as you said, is pumped is involved earlier this afternoon, Norfolk City councilman and Norfolk State graduate JP page proclaimed August 24th as green and Gold Day. Take a listen now. Therefore, I JP page on behalf of our mayor, Doctor Kenneth Cooper, Alexander, mayor of the city of Norfolk do hereby proclaim August 24th 2024 as Green and Gold Day in the city of Norfolk. And we encourage all residents to support Norfolk State University in this historic occasion and recognize the importance of education, athletics and the vibrant culture, diversity that our city embodies behold the degree and go. And obviously the excitement isn't just here in Norfolk. There's also a lot of excitement on the ground in Atlanta, Georgia.

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