FAMU unifies constituents during College Colors Day
Submitted by Pamela Tolson
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida A&M University (FAMU) is charging all alumni, current and prospective students, faculty, staff and FAMU fans to show their Rattler pride nationwide in celebration of this year’s College Colors Day on Friday, Aug. 31. Individuals can wear their favorite orange and green attire or Rattler paraphernalia and show their pride during this national celebration.
Individuals can log onto ESPN.com/CollegeColorsDay and support FAMU with their pledge.
College Colors Day is an annual dress celebration that coincides with back to school and the kick-off of college football season. The Collegiate Licensing Company organizes College Colors Day to encourage fans, alumni and students to wear their favorite college apparel.
The Tallahassee area vendors of FAMU Gear are as follows: Champs (Governor’s Square and Tallahassee Malls); FAMU Bookstore (Barnes & Noble) – Employees can receive a 10 percent discount with a valid ID on all FAMU paraphernalia; JCPenney (Governor’s Square Mall); Sports Fan-Attic (Governor’s Square Mall) Victoria’s Secret; Walmart Stores; Walgreen Stores; Cracker Barrel (Tallahasse); Bealls (Tallahassee); Finish Line (Tallahassee); Target; Bed, Bath & Beyond; Tallahassee Municipal Airport (Paradies Gift Shop) FAMU gear can also be purchased online: www.footballfanatics.com; www.bizrate.com; www.famu.bncollege.com; www.cameronsgear.com; www.victoriassect.com/pink/famu or shop.famuathletics.com