For HBCU graduates across New York City, there’s two homecomings every year: one at your alma mater and the HBCU Springcoming.
For the last three years, curators have put together a special homecoming for HBCU graduates to network, mingle and for many, reunite!
During this year’s third annual event, college graduates swarmed the Riverside Park in Harlem, New York to celebrate the culture with tailgates full of sororities and fraternities, food, paraphernalia and a LIVE DJ.
Alumni from historically Black colleges/universities like Howard University, Florida A&M University and South Carolina State University were all in attendance. While the majority of attendees are HBCU graduates, co-founders George Twopointoh of Listen Two Me, LLC, and Lauren Grant of The Grant Access say that nearly 30 percent of the people that attend have not attended an HBCU.
These Florida A&M University were representing during the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem.
Graduates of Kentucky State University pose for a photo during the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem, New York.
This North Carolina A&T State University graduate met with more than a dozen alumni from the University who live across New York City.
Howard University was well-represented during the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem, New York.
These South Carolina State University alumnus traveled from South Carolina and North Carolina to attend the weekend festivities.
Graduates of Clark Atlanta University were all smiles as they shared laughs amongst one another during the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem, New York.
Graduates of Spelman and Morehouse College showed up and showed out during the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem, New York.
There was plenty of man candy during the HBCU Springcoming at the Riverside Park in Harlem, New York.
This graduate of Fort Valley State University was representing during the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem, New York.
Member of national honorary band fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi does some stepping on The Yard during the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem, New York.
A Florida A&M graduate shows off her paraphernalia while at the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem, New York.
There was nothing but good vibes during the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem, New York.
These Savannah State University graduates pose for a photo during the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem.
This HBCU graduate was all smiles during the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem, New York.
These HBCU graduates pose for a photo including a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Bria Thomas, who graduated from Clark Atlanta University in 2014, says that what she loved most about her HBCU experience was the environment.
This Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity member enjoyed the festivities during the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem, New York.
These Lincoln University graduates proudly represented their school during the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem, New York.
Graduates of Grambling State University pose for a photo during the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem, New York.
The rain did not people from coming out and having a good tim at the 2017 HBCU Springcoming in Harlem, New York.
HBCU Springcoming also raised funds to benefit the Puissance Scholarship—a scholarship created for students interested in attending an HBCU. High school student, Elijah Millien was amongst the scholarship recipients. He plans to attend Bowie State University in the fall.
