<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item link="https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/alumnus-john-f-thomas-to-attend-milestone-may-2-hbcu-classic-at-wrigley-field.html" display="true" type="news-list"><title>Former Chicago Area Superintendent Reflects on Historic HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field</title><summary>Alabama A&amp;M University alumnus John F. Thomas, a respected educational leader in the Chicago area and former superintendent, is preparing to witness a historic moment for Bulldog athletics as Alabama A&amp;M takes the field May 2 at Wrigley Field. The matchup marks the first HBCU Classic between the participating teams at the iconic venue, placing the University in one of sports’ most recognizable settings.</summary><date>2026-04-25T12:00:00-08:00</date><imageAltText>John F. Thomas</imageAltText><image>/_images/johnthomasedit2.jpg</image><name>Thomas to Attend Milestone May 2 HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field</name><first>Thomas</first><last>to Attend Milestone May 2 HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field</last><url>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/alumnus-john-f-thomas-to-attend-milestone-may-2-hbcu-classic-at-wrigley-field.html</url><tags/></item>