“In any given year, to me, Homecoming means celebrating Black joy, Black excellence, and Black culture! It means reuniting with those I met during a period of my life where I was learning exactly who I was and what I wanted to make of myself. Homecoming, especially at Winston-Salem State University, is exactly what many people describe Homecoming to be… a family reunion!”

— Keon Artis, Winston-Salem State University

“My HBCU Homecoming experience meant reconnecting with former classmates who I haven't seen in years, and yet a decade later, the love and energy still remained. Walking around Hampton University's campus with my friend's made for a perfect time to reflect on all of the memories that we created. ”

— Ja'Mon Jackson, Hampton University

“Homecoming at NSU is full of school spirit, camaraderie, and community. It renews old friendships that lapsed due to life's twists and turns and establishes new ones out of the shared designation of being alumni. It is an experience exclusive to HBCUs and inclusive to those who envy the culture...our culture. It is HBCU Pride, it is Spartan Pride. Behold the Green And Gold ?”

— Dennis Harding, Norfolk State University

“North Carolina A&T GHOE 22 was one for the ages. I had not been in three years due to the Pandemic so it was extra special for me. We all saw each other, laughed, yelled, screamed, hollered, joked, cried, encouraged one another and talked about our families. It was so amazing to see other Aggies with their kids and showing them what this Aggie Family is all about. Aggie Pride!!!!”

— Daryl Johnson, North Carolina A&T State University

“This year's homecoming was the biggest family reunion I've ever been to. It was a celebration of life, love, and old friends turned family. We needed to be back on the yard, back with our fellow Spartans.”

— Ashley Bush, Norfolk State University

“Homecoming. The moment the fountain of youth flows through your veins. The moment when old memories flood in and genuine hugs of ‘Hello’ occur and, for a moment, all is well.”

— Tiffany Duck, Norfolk State University

“GHOE was spectacular this year like every other year. However, this year was the first re-opening of a completely “back to normal” experience. When I say, I had an absolute ball reconnecting and taking it all in, it’s really an understatement. GHOE is love...the biggest and...BEST party you’ve ever attended times 10!”

— Inez Gaynor Vessels, North Carolina A&T State University

“I read somewhere that 98% of the alumni surveyed stated if given the opportunity they would choose NC A&T again. I , too, share the same sentiments. I like my ‘A’  in front of my ‘G’ in front of my ‘G’ in front of my ‘I’ in front of my ‘E’ in front of my ‘PRIDE’!”

— L. Evans Coley, North Carolina A&T State University