Today, the Root will show you why Homecoming at a Black college is everything. This month one of the biggest events of the school year at the Howard University commenced. Homecoming is all about celebrating the legacy of the school and bringing together current students and alumni at various events to have a week of making beautiful memories on campus.
Photographer Alanis Baluyot McNeal attended a few of the week’s events: Yardfest, Bison Madness, and the 90s-inspired Howard fashion show. McNeal showed the beauty of an HBCU homecoming, capturing the moments that make the week so special for current students and alumni alike. From the 90s and Y2K outfits to the Showtime Marching Band shutting down Bison Madness, here’s a peek into some of the week’s festivities. Enjoy!
Howard Senior I’ziae Fraizer wore this adorable Hilary Banks-esque outfit to Yardfest.
Bryce Harris, a Guard on the Howard basketball team, showed off his skills as he dunked at the Bison Madness event.
Tiwa Adeyeri & Fatou Fofana walked the runway for the Howard fashion show.
One of the models for the fashion show, Kimora Carr, strutted in this early 2000s fit!
Howard alumni Dylan Salters wore this throwback Fubu cream-colored sweatsuit to Yardfest.
HBCUs take campus royalty very seriously! The Howard University Royal Court was decked out in their sashes and crowns as they cheered on their classmates at the Bison Madness event.
Okay, durag matching the shirt! Bray Levonte worked the runway at the fashion show in this fire fit! Are we back in the 90s and Y2K?
Overalls scream 90s and we love to see it! Model Jayvyn Morthel rocked this pair at the fashion show.
Howard’s Showtime Marching Band brought the school spirit to the Burr Gymnasium during the Bison Madness event!
This Fubu jacket with giant black sunglasses is peak 90s fashion! Piper Miller rocked this look on the runway. Peep the nails too!
The Flashy Flags squad and the Showtime Marching Band hyped up the building at Bison Madness.
Howard Junior Alani Hodge popped out in these patchwork pants, brown puffer jacket, brown shirt, and chain necklace to Yardfest.
Jaheim Holmes walked the runway wearing this fur and bandana outfit.
This is a look! Model Walter Amondji wore this orange and blue coordinating outfit in the Straight Outta Howard fashion show. These orange glasses are the perfect touch!
Mickayla Maxwell and the Howard Bison mascot are ready to entertain Hoaward students and alumni at Yardfest!
Senior Sarah Djabate styled this super cute outfit for Yardfest! This cream, cutout top paired with the olive cargo is a cute and comfy look for the outdoors. Do you see the red nails matching the red hat? Love it!
Alumni Sabrina Burgess-Garrett opted for a casual yet cute fit for Yardfest. We need the link for those jeans, Sabrina!
Look at these gorgeous ladies! Howard’s Women’s Softball team came out to support the basketball teams at Bison Madness.
Okay, drama! Models Kennedy McGuire & Marcus Ezidore shut down the runway wearing this jersey dress and fur outfits!
If you’ve ever been to an HBCU homecoming then you know that every event is packed! This is the line outside of Bison Madness!
Denim on denim! Model Bray Levonte wore this outstanding head-to-toe denim look in the fashion show.
It’s all in the details! Tiwa Adeyeri modeled these super cute double-hooped earrings, paired with this racer jacket in the fashion show.
Nyasia Ashford showed us that fringe and velvet are still in style!
Pierre Papillon showed off this fun look in front of the entertainment at the Straight Outta Howard show.
Jersey and maxi denim skirt? Now that’s a look that only a lovely model like Sanya Johnson could rock! The double earrings are also the perfect touch.
Time for a family reunion! Homecoming is all about bringing together all of your loved ones. Howard Alums (right to left) Shean Atkins, Adae Lemone, and Michael Clark of The Root at Blackburn Center during Howard’s Homecoming weekend.
While students spend time on campus, alumni gather for the biggest parties of the year! Howard Alums, Charlie Lewis, Herb Long, Tiger Sears, and Troy White throw the best Homecoming parties!
Spending time in the Howard yard is a special moment for students and alumni! Alums Lawanda Spicer and Kertwin Daniels share a moment during festivities.
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