Howard University's Homecoming 2024 - 100 Years on the Yard
The university welcomed back thousands of Bisons to campus to celebrate their personal and institutional legacies created at The Mecca, a moment 100 years in the making. The theme for this year was’ Yard of Fame’, which paid homage to the culture of Black Hollywood while celebrating the global and historic changemakers fortified by their academic journeys at Howard University.
Have you experienced an HBCU homecoming? I’ve met so many Bisons along the way in my journey through life and then often wondered what it would’ve been like to go to Howard or to another HBCU. Well, this is my POV as a guest!
Last month, I had the opportunity to celebrate Howard University’s 100th homecoming. I know 100 years sounds insane, but to see it in-person was an amazing experience.
The university welcomed back thousands of Bisons to campus to celebrate their personal and institutional legacies created at The Mecca, a moment 100 years in the making. The theme for this year was’ Yard of Fame’, which paid homage to the culture of Black Hollywood while celebrating the global and historic changemakers fortified by their academic journeys at Howard University.
To be honest, I fit right in. LOL I was shocked that I knew so many people that graduated there. It was to the point that I was getting invited to some of their class reunions, which were all a great time. I think the most important lesson I learned that weekend was, life is about celebrating with family and friends. Also, the power of networking can become a full circle moment. This has happened to me a few times.
Before I started my festivities, I had a few meetings at the U.S. Capital that Friday. It’s called giving balance. Work hard, play hard. Of course, we hung out on the ‘Yard’ as they say, to watch a few performances by Leon Mutt, Coco Jones and more. It was geat hanging out on the Yard socializing, taking pictures, and of course watching what everyone wore. Literally, homecoming is a fashion show. So, don’t show up looking nuts! One of my favorite happy hour spots that we went to was King Street Oyster Bar . I love their food and they have a good variety to choose from. Then, we went to The Bullpen which is an outdoor venue in the D.C. area which was over capacity, but still a great time. We went to brunch at The Gatsby and I highly recommend. It’s literally down the street from The Bullpen. We can’t forget about the infamous U Street which is a staple in D.C. for weekend vibes. It was packed and then we headed over to The Mayflower for one of my friend’s class reunion events.
So, yes, Howard’s Homecoming was unforgettable and can’t wait to go again next year!
Watch my TikTok for my full experience below!
Labor Day Weekend in D.C.
Honestly, the highlight of this trip was renting a catamaran for a 2-hour tour. It was giving Real Housewives of Potomac if you ask me. It was the perfect way to end the summer and to just do something different for once.
This past Labor Day, I decided to switch it up and do something different. I am usually on the parkway in Brooklyn or Antigua Day with the family every year. I think they were lowkey confused on why I was not coming to the carnival festivities. Sometimes you gotta switch it up.
All roads led to Washington D.C. and we had a time as usual. I was determined to party on someone’s boat this summer. Issa Rae’s Yacht Sh!t has truly inspired me. That was the focus!
Of course, we went to places like The Park at 14th, Smoke and Mirrors, Throw Social DC, Eaton DC and MGM Hotel at the National Harbor. Smoke and Mirrors has the best food if you’re looking for cute vibes. Throw Social D.C. didn’t have the best food. However, it was like another Dave and Busters with a club if you’re looking to play games and just hang out. Honestly, the highlight of this trip was renting a catamaran for a 2-hour tour. It was giving Real Housewives of Potomac if you ask me. It was the perfect way to end the summer and to just do something different for once. Our captain was a James Bond impersonator! He looks just like him! LOL We packed food and drinks or you can book catering through him. He has a speaker for your music and he even let us drive the boat! If your’re looking to book something like this for a cute outing, click here for more details and let him know that I sent you!
Watch my TikTok below ⬇️ !
How To Spend A Day in Southampton
Getting invited by Blue Water Spa was my reason and we had a time! Blue Water Spa owner, Rachel Lee Lozina truly loves what she does and takes pride in her passion and knowledge about skin care. She opened Blue Water Spa in 2008, she brings a hybrid of result-oriented skincare services paying special attention to relaxing and restoring your mind and body. Taking
We’re still in summer mode and I have a few locations on my bucket list that I need to check out and the Hamptons was one of them. For someone who was born and raised in Long Island, I couldn’t believe I never went exploring out there. I had the opportunity to travel out to Southampton for the day. Did I mention a car came to pick me up and took me back home? Cute, right? Just imagine going to the end of Long Island straight on Sunrise Hwy.
Getting invited by Blue Water Spa was my reason and we had a time! Blue Water Spa owner, Rachel Lee Lozina truly loves what she does and takes pride in her passion and knowledge about skin care. She opened Blue Water Spa in 2008, she brings a hybrid of result-oriented skincare services paying special attention to relaxing and restoring your mind and body. Taking care of your skin specifically but also making you feel amazing is what being under Rachel Lozina’s care is all about. I tried body sculpting for the first time. It uses the power of High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Energy (HIFEM) and Radiofrequency (RF) energy, Emsculpt eliminates stubborn fat and defines muscles in one treatment. She also has facials, hand treatments and more!
After the spa, we headed over to Buddhaberry for some frozen yogurt goodies. You can pick your own flavor, toppings and they charge you by the weight. It was their grand opening as well that same day. This is walking distance from the spa. For dinner, went to El Verano to close out the trip! I chose the De La Casa Margarita, Salmon and Pastel De Fresa ( Strawberry cake). Check out my TikTok below!