Parade marshal is Howard alumna and fashion expert
Kahlana Barfield Brown, alumna and founder of her own clothing line, KBB by Kahlana, leads the Homecoming Parade as grand marshal. Partnerships with national brands such as Target and Nike, have catapulted her into a fashion icon. Cheer on Brown at the parade, Saturday, October 25 at 10 a.m.
Read More about Parade marshal is Howard alumna and fashion expertIt’s time to Back The Yard!
Learn how to show your support for this year's Back the Yard campaign.
Read More about It’s time to Back The Yard!Shavonne Holman’s 1942 Lounge builds community
Shavonne Holman is a proud Howard graduate, first-generation entrepreneur, member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and co-owner of 1942 Lounge. Located on U Street, 1942 Lounge is more than just a place to dine and celebrate.
Read More about Shavonne Holman’s 1942 Lounge builds communityShantrelle Lewis says Black dandyism isn’t fashion
Shantrelle P. Lewis, arguably the foremost scholar and expert on contemporary Black dandyism, says the colorful and flamboyant garb represents the wearer’s heritage, confidence, and demand to reject society’s preconceptions and be known on one’s own terms.
Read More about Shantrelle Lewis says Black dandyism isn’t fashionPlanned Giving 101: Debunking myths to create your Howard legacy
Planned gifts support Howard University’s programs, schools and colleges, scholarships, and more, and allow the donor to leave an indelible legacy. Have you considered a planned gift, but prevailing myths hold you back? Let’s debunk some of them now.
Read More about Planned Giving 101: Debunking myths to create your Howard legacyBack to School campaign needs you
Our freshman class of 2,745 students have arrived from 47 states and 34 countries, and they are counting on us more than ever. The Back to School campaign lets you invest in their future by ensuring they get a good academic start now.
Read More about Back to School campaign needs youInternational Black Writers Festival returns
Bigger than before, the IBWF extended over three days! With the theme “The Story of Us,” the event exalted Black literature and storytelling with panel discussions, performances, readings and a book fair on The Yard.
Read More about International Black Writers Festival returns‘Temples’ shows Gordon Parks’ religious photos
The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center presents “Temples of Hope, Rituals of Survival: Gordon Parks and Black Religious Life,” a curated selection of photos and other materials from the famed photographer, journalist, author, novelist, composer and film director.
Read More about ‘Temples’ shows Gordon Parks’ religious photosLavender Fund celebrates decade of impact
Christopher Cross, PhD, founded the Lavender Fund in 2015, the first officially recognized university wide LGBT fundraiser in HBCU history. A decade later, the fund has awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships to Howard students and continues to grow in reach.
Read More about Lavender Fund celebrates decade of impactHoward Homecoming Is One of One
Events during weekend amplify theme Howard University proudly welcomes alumni, students, families, friends and the community to celebrate One of One — the theme of Homecoming 2025. It’s more than a phrase; it is a testament of Howard’s incomparable legacy of excellence, innovation and leadership.
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