Tom had a great weekend in Tuskegee celebrating homecoming! While in town he couldn’t help but notice that they’ve got a new restaurant, and it’s a Popeyes! Tom says this Popeyes has a long line, but not for the chicken sandwich…they’re waiting for the chicken livers! Apparently that’s a thing in the country. But, don’t […]

Usually, a school will chose to play a team that’ll be easy to beat for their homecoming game. Tom remembers when his school would play a team that didn’t even have enough helmets. Central State did not do that, for their homecoming they played a good team, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. It […]

HBCU homecomings are like massive family reunions! This weekend is Bethune-Cookman University’s homecoming and interim president Hubert Grimes is excited! Tom’s excited too because he’s the Grand Marshall of the parade Saturday morning! Sybil jokes that “Tom Joyner can slow down a parade like no other!” But, Grimes insists that the parade has a little […]

Having a college degree is a blessing wherever you decide to go to school. But there is something about the HBCU experience that can't and won't ever be imitated at predominantly White institutions.

Ladies and gentlemen, homecoming season has passed, but it's never too early to prepare for next year's festivities.

Entertainment

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Every HBCU alum knows that homecoming is the official turnup season! Bring on the tailgates, concerts, barbecues, step shows and more because no body knows…