New York Urban League (NYUL) has confirmed official sponsors such as MillerCoors and UPS for the 40th Annual Football Classic as well as Media Partners New York Daily News, HOT 97.1 AND KISS-FM. This year's classic anticipates more than 34,000 fans.

8th Annual NYUL Champions of Diversity Awards Breakfast Lauds Adecco Group North America,
Interpublic Group, Johnson & Johnson, Macy's, Inc.