So Phresh, So Clean! It’s absolutely necessary that we celebrate the ice cold brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on their 119th year of manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind as the dapper world-changers of the Divine 9. Founded on December 4, 1906 at Cornell University by seven men who recognized the need […]
Happy RHOvember! We’re back for another celebration of THEE pretty poodles of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., who’ve been running the 11th month for 103 years of sisterhood, scholarship and service. Since 1922, the “Greater Women” have shined at the forefront of societal contributions with notable members, including Hattie McDaniel (the first Black woman to […]
Behind every culture-shifting brand campaign, is a dynamic visionary like Dr. Danielle Robinson, Head of Community Engagement and Partnerships at Diageo, who elevated Homecoming season with the famed brand’s Show Your HBCU Spirit initiative. “We started off in 2021 with a $12.7 million dollar donation to 28 HBCUs and wanted to really stay engaged with […]
Sunny or grey, they gon’ slay! No HBCU does science and engineering quite like Tuskegee University which produces culture-shifters, scholastic stalwarts, and STEM stunners who returned to their alma mater to slay and parlay at one of the buzziest homecomings in HBCU Land. Located in the heart of Tuskegee, Alabama (40 miles east of the […]
Hottie U, you know! The Mecca, Howard University, continued its storied homecoming tradition with another star-studded spectacle bustling with BIG BISON ENERGY, eye-catching fashions, and (arguably) the baddest alumni you’ll see on an HBCU campus. Founded in 1867, the private research university serves over 14,000 students with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service […]
Not your typical hotties! You know we had to salute the mighty Spartans of Norfolk State University, known for its vibrant campus culture, authentic tidewater vibes, and spectacular Spartan Legion band in the heart of Norfolk, Virginia, (across the bridge from pesky rival Hampton University). Founded in 1935 as the Norfolk Unit of Virginia Union […]
Slayyys by the sea! The illustrious Hampton University continues to thrive as the “Standard of Excellence” with its prestigious pedigree, gorgeous campus, and standard-setting stunners who proved, once again, that they’re the baddest in the land at this year’s Homecoming by the Sea in Hampton, Virginia. According to the recent UNCF “Transforming Futures: The Economic […]
We’re back in the Atlanta University Center—this time, with the Spelman stunners who shined alongside their Morehouse brothers at the famed SpelHouse Homecoming where beauty and Black excellence intersect in the heart of Atlanta. Founded in 1881 as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, the private, all-female College is a “global leader in the education of […]
Keke Palmer and screenwriter Nakia Stephens have joined forces to bring a new original series, Southern Fried Rice, to Palmer’s KeyTV platform, a digital media network dedicated to uplifting Black stories and creatives. But since the show’s release, social media users have been divided over its unique plotline, which centers on an Asian American character. […]
They Bragg different! There’s something special about those Rattlers of Florida A&M University—known for its world-renown engineering program, proud alumni network, and iconic Marching 100 band who showed all the way OUT at their epic homecoming experience in Tallahassee, Fla. Sitting on the highest of seven hills, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was founded October […]
AGGIE PRIDE! You know we had to make our way down to the Greatest Homecoming On Earth at North Carolina A&T University–the largest HBCU in the nation and #1 producer of degrees awarded to Black students in North Carolina. Founded in 1891 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race in Raleigh, N.C, […]
Baddest in the ‘Burg! Next stop on our nationwide tour is South Carolina State University—the largest HBCU in South Carolina and the state’s only public HBCU—known for its legacy of excellence, a bustling campus, a dominating football program (with several NFL draftees), and a gorgeous stadium nestled in the comforting confines of Orangeburg, S.C. Founded […]