WASHINGTON – Homecoming is a sacred time for students and alumni at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The weeklong event gives HBCU communities a chance to come together and celebrate.
But this year’s homecoming festivities looked a lot different as schools responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wayne A. I. Frederick, Howard University’s president, cancelled all in-person homecoming events this year because of crowd-size restrictions. Instead, the events were held virtually.
Omari Hardwick, who is well-known for his role in the hit Starz show, Power, hosted the virtual yard fest on Saturday, which followed a week-long agenda of events. The highly anticipated occasion was jam packed with current student testimonies, live virtual concerts and alumni flashbacks highlighting momentous occasions on campus when things were normal.
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