Homecoming: The New Black Family Reunion
Hey we all know it’s that time of the year were fall weather is in the air, football is back, layering of clothes, state fairs, hot hearty foods and holidays.
But it’s also that time of year where one month holds the greatest experience on EARTH!….HBCU HOMECOMINGS!!! Yes! These events are a must go to every year especially if you are an alumni of one because it’s the time to walk your old stomping grounds and celebrate good times with classmates and friends.
It’s time to share those stories familiar stories from standing in the infamous Financial Aid lines to that last year of when Graduation is upon you. I mean there are some things that simply only college students can relate to because we practically grew up together in a 4 year time frame. We build new bonds whether you joined a sorority or fraternity , made a long time crew of loyal friends we all share stories and experiences. I mean it was like Actually attending Hillman from the classic television show “A Different World” because that’s what so many us relate the college experience to.
I mean there are just some things you can only relate to if you attended an HBCU! Such as:
-Wednesdays ; which were the best days to eat because “Soul Food” was served! Foods like fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, sweet potatoes, corn bread etc. and you knew them as “Chicken Wednesday’s”.
-Step Shows! Watching the Divine 9 go at it showing their skill and creativity in their performances.
-10:40 Break! The time set apart on Tuesdays and Thursdays were a surprise show would go on outside, giving students a break in between classes to wind down and have fun ( maybe this one was only at NCCU lol)
-The Band! Enough said because everyone loves the band especially when they are playing songs that you know and playing that infamous song “For the Black Folk”
-Rival games where you could show your school spirit and cheering on your team
-Probates; the fun of seeing who made the choice to join organizations
HBCU students share a bond! Period even if schools are rivals we all share a common bond because the experience at one is unexplainable to anyone who has never been a part of it; I mean literally it’s a Family Reunion because everyone travels near and far to come celebrate together to relive those great memories of struggle and perseverance those 4 long years.
As college students many would argue that we don’t learn anything or that we simply just party all the time but I’m here to tell you that is untrue because not only do we learn many things, we also gain knowledge of who we are as a people but who we are individuals as well. We celebrated one another’s accomplishments and we taught each other different things.
Imagine being in a world where everyone comes from some place different and we all become family in what to the world is a short period of time but to us was longer. We became family and have closer bonds then the ones we made growing up. So yes homecoming’s are a big deal because they are for US the students to come back together and celebrate each other so it’s more than just a party it’s a REUNION!
-A.C.T.
Aqueilla C. Terry, commonly known to many of her followers as “A.C.T” ; is a talented artists of this generation. Born and raised in Richmond, VA is truly a gem of her time. She has been writing for over 10 years as a young child to know a young woman in a world were “words” are her weapon of choice to achieve success. Often considered to be Erykah Badu’s daughter for her way with words, style, presence, music selections and overall persona. A.C.T. is definitely going to take over the world with wide range of creativity. Her ambition is driven by her will to succeed in reaching her goals, but by doing so by remaining herself along the journey. A.C.T. redefines the young black woman by sticking to her beliefs and who she is inside.