ICYMI: James Talarico Attends Prairie View A&M vs. Grambling State University Game

Talarico met with university leaders and students before attending the State Fair Classic between PVAMU and Grambling State

U.S. Senate Democratic nominee James Talarico visits the HBCU State Fair Classic at Prairie View A&M University. (Photo: James Talarico for Texas Campaign)

DALLAS, TX — On Saturday, James Talarico attended the State Fair Classic, an annual HBCU rivalry game between Prairie View A&M and Grambling State University. Talarico was introduced during halftime, where he received an ovation from HBCU students and alumni.

Before the game, Talarico visited four historically Black fraternity houses, where he spoke with students, alumni, and community leaders.

“Black Texans can tell when you are passing through for a photo-op and when you are actually present to be with the community. At the State Fair Classic and at tailgates down MLK Boulevard in Dallas, folks were excited to see James in our community,” said State Rep. Aicha Davis, who accompanied Talarico. “He knows we are tired of being treated like an afterthought, and James is ready to listen and treat us with the respect and importance we deserve.”

TheGrio: James Talarico gets a warm welcome at HBCU classic as Black voter push enters final stretch

• “Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico stepped onto the field of the HBCU football classic between Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University, drawing a warm reception from Black voters as he campaigns in the final weeks before the midterms.”
• “The Democratic nominee, who has been heavily courting Black voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election against Ken Paxton, spent hours on the campus meeting with university leaders, students and spectators for the annual State Fair Classic.”
• “Talarico was met with thunderous applause from the more than 50,000 attendees as he was introduced onto the field at Panther Stadium. The 37-year-old Democrat was described by the announcer as someone who will take his ‘fight against corruption to Washington, and win, to bring power back to working people.’”