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Voorhees College will induct four distinguished alumni — David Miller, Dorothy Perry Patterson, Sarah Simpson and Irene Reed Singletary — into its Hall of Fame during the 10th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet. The banquet will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in the Leonard E. Dawson Health and Human Resources Center. David Miller, a 1984 graduate, is [...]

Voorhees College’s Homecoming Week 2012 is set for Nov. 4-10. This year’s theme is “Celebrating a New Beginning of Commitment and Creativity.” The week-long celebration will kick off with a gospel extravaganza at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, in Massachusetts Hall. The event will feature Voorhees College Gospel Choir along with choirs from Claflin University, Charleston Southern University and South [...]

Over the years, the Howard University Homecoming Fashion Show has drawn the likes of Venus and Serena Williams, actor and alum Lance Gross, and America’s Next Top Model Cycle 2 contestant Camille McDonald. The beauty of the fashion show is that the crowd itself is a fashion show completely independent of the main event. Don’t get it twisted—the true attraction [...]

District of Columbia police are investigating a stabbing near Howard University’s campus during homecoming weekend. WRC-TV reports a man was stabbed in the stomach early Saturday morning. He was taken to a hospital and was reported to be conscious and breathing. Howard spokeswoman Kerry-Ann Hamilton says the incident did not occur at a Howard University event and did not involve [...]

One week from today, thousands of students, alumni and curious hip-hop fans will pack Howard University’s main quad for Yardfest, the free day-long concert that has become a centerpiece of Howard Homecoming celebrations. Yardfest has become a rite of passage for aspiring music stars: P. Diddy, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nelly, Ludacris, Shaggy, Wale and Young Jeezy have all appeared there. [...]

“She’s so self conscious / has no idea what she’s doin’ in college,” — Kanye West on “All Falls Down” On the block, he was once known as “Big Ferg,” now — after a couple of years at Hillman College — he prefers to go by his government name, Hamilton Winston Ferguson III. He no longer has time to kick [...]

More than 40,000 alumni, friends, and supporters converge on Nashville with one purpose: Tennessee State University Homecoming.  Thousands come from near and far to reconnect with old friends and celebrate the legacy of this great institution. Beginning November 6th TSU will kick off its week long Homecoming celebration, culmnating with Saturdays, November 12th football game. The 2011 theme is Tennessee State University: Celebrating 99 Years of Academic [...]

Homecoming 2011 was filled with an invigorating and engaging week of events. Dubbed “Sole Prophecy,” homecoming included the annual hip-hop concert and fashion show, neo-soul concert featuring R&B artist Miguel, the Miss Spelman and Miss Maroon and White coronations, a football game against Benedict College, and the first comedy show in six years. All of the activities were planned by [...]

           The students at Grambling State University had an awesome homecoming week. The Favrot Student Union Board (FSUB) planned all events with hopes of keeping all entertained.              On Sunday, there was a university wide picnic at 2 p.m. with the gospel explosion following at 7 P.M. Student Government Association member Jonathan Allen and Miss Grambling State University, Jamesia Leonard, hosted the show.  Jessica Reedy for BET’s [...]

Gallery – Howard Homecoming Yard Fest 2011 Photos taken by Nick Beauregard

Gallery – Howard Homecoming Fashion Show 2011 Photos taken by Nick Beauregard    

Howard University Homecoming Poetry Cypher 2011 - HBCU Buzz Shot and edited by Bradley Williams

Gallery - Howard Homecoming Poetry Cypher 2011 Photos taken by Nick Beauregard

Howard Homecoming Comedy Show 2011 – Photos by Nick Beauregard    

Central State University, Ohio’s only public Historically Black University, celebrated Homecoming on its historic grounds throughout the week of October 10-15. From memorable events such as the Pep Rally: Stop the Violence, Increase the Peace and the Midnight Soul Bonfire to Central State’s Step Show and its Homecoming Party, students, alumni and several visitors enjoyed the festive week; acknowledging 125 [...]

Homecoming is a grand celebration at universities across the nation. The name alone gives everyone a rush as they return to their roots to show their love for their alma mater. This is an extremely spectacular event if you attend a HBCU. Family, friends, and proud alumni travel far and wide to attend the highly anticipated homecoming activities that prestigious [...]

Frankfort, KY (October 8, 2011) – The Thorobreds battled their way past the Fort Valley Wildcats with a 25-24 victory Saturday afternoon. The victorious game was an addition to KSU celebrating 125 years of excellence. Kentucky State elected to receive the ball for the first half. The Thorobreds were unsuccessful on their opening drive of the game. The Wildcat’s offense moved quickly [...]

 Virginia Union University celebrated its Homecoming on the weekend of October 6-8 on its historic campus. The theme of VUU’s homecoming was “Steel in Love with You”, and it was definitely a love affair for VUU students, alumni and the Richmond community. Although the Panthers enjoyed a festive Homecoming this year, the VUU football team lost to Elizabeth City State University on Saturday by the score of [...]