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.
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The HBCU homecoming is an annual tradition that occurs in the fall between late September and early November. Homecoming brings together current students, faculty, alumni, family and fans through a week-long series of social and cultural activities the ends with a homecoming football game. Activities at the beginning of the week are more focused on […]
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The 24th Annual Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic is set to continue the history of great football and a weekend of family fun in Atlanta. Here are five interesting facts you should know about the event. No. 5 The Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic is one of the nation’s largest Historically Black Colleges
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There is nothing like an HBCU classic experience. HBCU football classics are rich cultural tradition of pageantry and fellowship between black college students, alumni family, and friends that have been around for generations. The oldest classic dates back to 1924, with the Turkey Day Classic, an annual meeting between Tuskegee University and Alabama State University.
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Run for You, Run For Them, Run For Us! The 5th Annual Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance 5k Run/Walk is coming Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Grant Park. Onsite Registration and Check-in begins at 7:30 AM. The Run/Walk Starts at 8:30 AM. Health Fair immediately following the race. If you are NOT interested in registering for
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The nation’s marching band fans have spoken, and have chosen the top eight marching bands at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 2012 Honda Battle of the Bands. Now marking 10 years of celebrating the heritage, showmanship and scholarship of HBCU bands, the Honda Battle of the Bands will bring “The Homecoming” to
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The Rickey Smiley and Russ Parr Morning Shows will become the official tailgate party for Historically Black Colleges andt Universities (HBCU) football classic games and homecoming events, and AT&T is proud to sponsor the upcoming HBCU Tailgate Tour. Rickey Smiley and Russ Parr will provide non-stop entertainment. The tour in each market will include karaoke
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Atlanta, Ga. – Hampton University Alumnus Johnnie B. Booker, Class of 1961, will be inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame on Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta located at 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta. The ceremony highlights and honors deserving graduates of HBCUs for their distinguished service
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Source: HBCUSportsOnline.com SWAC Home Visitor Location Time October 8 Alabama A&M vs. Miss. Valley St. Huntsville, AL 1:00 PM October 8 Jackson State vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff Jackson, MS 4:00 PM October 22 Alcorn State vs. Concordia Lorman, MS 2:00 PM October 22 Mississippi Valley St. vs. Concordia Greenville, MS 2:00 PM October 22
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