One of the best things about HBCUs is their thriving social life – from the HBCU battle of the bands to the HBCU homecoming series. These vibrant schools are as full of exciting social experiences as they are of academia and history. Let HBCU Lifestyle be your guide to finding the most exciting upcoming HBCU events surrounding your alma mater.
HBCU events have become some of the most celebrated of all college events across the spectrum. Even non-alumni look forward to Atlanta’s HBCU Battle of the Bands and the crowning of HBCU homecoming queens. We offer coverage of it all! But we also know HBCU events extend beyond the party scene to encompass each school’s surrounding community. Events such as Spelman’s Women of Color Conference or Tuskegee’s year-long celebration of George Washington Carver capture the spirit of community that has been at the heart of HBCUs since they were founded.
Check back often to get the latest on the locations and dates of your favorite HBCU events!
On Saturday, May 14th, Senator Cory Booker, delivered the Spring Commencement address to the largest graduating class in North Carolina Central University’s 105-year history.
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First Lady Michelle Obama drew a record crowd for Jackson State’s Spring 2016 commencement, where she implored graduates to overcome adversity and discrimination by rising “above the fray.”
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From executives to political figures, these Spring 2016 HBCU commencement speakers are internationally recognized, leaders. Take a look at the sample of this year’s lineup.
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Florida A&M University hosted their eighth Annual Spring Literary Forum in Lee Hall Auditorium on Feb. 24-25. The University welcomed generations of black women activists, themed “Afra-Retroism: African-American Women and the American South.” Amongst the women was Bree Newsome, who is praised for removing the Confederate flag by climbing the flagpole on Statehouse grounds in
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Bennett College celebrates its 90th anniversary this year as a women’s college and has a series of events scheduled to mark the milestone. “Here at Bennett College we develop young women into future teachers, scientists, journalists, entrepreneurs, social workers, and the list goes on-because we go on,” said Bennett College President Rosalind Fuse-Hall. “As we
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The Mobile Sports Authority (MSA) and Promoter, Robert Buck, are proud to announce that after a 20-year break, Mobile will be the host for the revival of a college football rivalry which dates back over 100 years. It was announced today, Mobile will be the host of the first annual 5th Quarter Classic Powered by
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A near capacity crowd rocked the Georgia Dome at the 2016 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase. The annual marching band event for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) provided eight top marching bands with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver a dynamic performance on a national stage, while earning grants and positive attention
2016 Honda Battle of the Bands: 63,000+ Witness HBCU Marching Band Excellence Read More »
College football in one of the most exciting times of the year for sports fans across the nation. The 2015 Black College Football season did not disappoint with several historical events occurring throughout the fall. In the SIAC Conference the Tuskegee Golden Tigers (10-3) recorded their best finish in school history, reaching the quarterfinals –
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