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11 Things We'll Miss About HBCU Homecoming Season

Join the ESSENCE x Pepsi Virtual HBCU Homecoming Celebration, streaming Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25 on essencestudios.com.
11 Things We’ll Miss About HBCU Homecoming Season This Year
Photo Credit: @FAMU1887
By Essence · Updated November 4, 2020

There are so many elements that make HBCU Homecoming season unforgettable each year. From the pre-planned link ups with friends to the festivities to the fashion, there’s just something about it all that brings an indescribable feeling of nostalgia unlike any other.

Click HERE to register now for free and then join the party with us at the Pepsi x ESSENCE She Got Now Virtual HBCU Homecoming experience!

And although every school has aspects that make their specific homecoming experience unique, there are also several key elements that unite us all as HBCU students and alumni.

11 Things We’ll Miss About HBCU Homecoming Season This Year

As we prepare to kick off the ESSENCE x Pepsi “She Got Now” Virtual HBCU Homecoming Celebration tomorrow, let’s take a look at a list of things we’ll miss this year since we can’t be together in person for Homecoming week.

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The Crew
11 Things We’ll Miss About HBCU Homecoming Season This Year
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The Halftime Shows
11 Things We’ll Miss About HBCU Homecoming Season This Year
03
The Step Shows
11 Things We’ll Miss About HBCU Homecoming Season This Year
04
The Pre-Game Sessions
11 Things We’ll Miss About HBCU Homecoming Season This Year
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05
The Concerts
11 Things We’ll Miss About HBCU Homecoming Season This Year
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The Game
11 Things We’ll Miss About HBCU Homecoming Season This Year
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The Food
11 Things We’ll Miss About HBCU Homecoming Season This Year
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The Alumni AfterParty
11 Things We’ll Miss About HBCU Homecoming Season This Year
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The Pep Rally
11 Things We’ll Miss About HBCU Homecoming Season This Year
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The Merch
11 Things We’ll Miss About HBCU Homecoming Season This Year
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The Yard
11 Things We’ll Miss About HBCU Homecoming Season This Year
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