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  • HBCU Homecoming Traditions: Check Out These Uncommon Customs

    HBCU Homecoming Traditions: Check Out These Uncommon Customs
    HBCU Homecoming Traditions: Check Out These Uncommon Customs: Alums of historically black colleges and universities look forward to homecoming each year. Held over a weekend, most schools will host a homecoming parade, homecoming king/queen coronation, pep rallies and tailgating parties which all lead up to the much anticipated football game. After the football game, some other activities might include a Greek step show, musical concert, homecoming dance and alumni dinner. All HBCU homecoming weekends however are not the same. Some universities have created uncommon homecoming activities. These traditions have gone...

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  • 3 Tips For Tackling Homecoming With Your Little Ones!

    3 Tips For Tackling Homecoming With Your Little Ones!
    3 Tips For Tackling Homecoming With Your Little Ones! We’re officially in the season of step show competitions, overpriced (and over-sugared) lemonades, ‘nalia-mania and football game chants! That’s right - it’s HOMECOMING and we’re too excited for our HBCU tour! As you prepare to travel with your little ones to your alma mater this season, keep these tips in mind to avoid a potential meltdown on the ‘yard ... #1: Pack light, but include all the “just in-cases”!  You never know where you’re going to end up. A walk towards...

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  • It's a HBCU Halloween! Check out these great costume ideas.

    It's a HBCU Halloween! Check out these great costume ideas.
    It's a HBCU Halloween! Check out these great costume ideas. Your Halloween costume doesn’t have to be scary or spooky.  It just has to be fun, creative and memorable. This Halloween, show your HBCU pride by dressing up as your favorite team mascot. Along with being unique, it will also be a comfortable and easy to put together look. Below are a few ideas to help get you started: The FAMU Rattler Show your Rattler spirit with this simple costume. Begin by buying or making your own green snake mask...

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