Howard University celebrated its most up-to-date Homecoming earlier this month. As reportedly a part of an unofficial custom, attendees have been actually leaping gates to get inside — curious as to why and what you missed? Keep scrolling.
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Howard University’s Homecoming Tailgate Goes Viral For Kids Jumping Gates To Get In
According to the college’s official web site, Howard’s homecoming kicked off on Saturday, October 14, and ended on Monday, October 23. This 12 months’s theme encompassed “revival,” which the varsity elaborates as a “time to recapture the enthusiasm of the past, rekindle our flames of school pride, and reconnect with the stories and memories that make Howard special.”
With that theme, it’s no surprise teenagers and younger adults have been hopping fences to get contained in the college’s tailgate. The tailgate befell on Saturday, October 21, starting at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. within the Howard Center Parking Lot.
Swipe beneath to see a few of the viral movies of attendees hopping the gate to get inside.
Social Media Reacts
Social media customers didn’t waste time reacting to footage of the kids and younger adults seemingly “risking it all.”
Instagram person @getfeas_ reiterated the carefree phrase heard by one of many attendees within the viral video.
“Anyone else heard ‘We r litt, we r young, we r turntt 😂😂😂.’”
While Instagram person @poetic.bae joked.
“Not her tail actually getting stuck in the gate to get in the tailgate..😂”
Instagram person @flawednfabulous commented.
“Everybody over 30 looking around like 😟”
Additionally, Instagram person @jaee.cole wrote.
“Nah baby we getting old, my back cracks when I sneeze. BYE 😂”
Diddy & Victoria Monét Showed Major Love To Howard University Before Its Viral Tailgate
According to TheGrio, music mogul Diddy additionally appeared on the college’s Yardfest occasion on Friday.
TODAY I BROUGHT OUT @Diddy AT HOWARD HOMECOMING YARDFEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN’T STOP AND I WON’T STOP!!!!! LITERALLY!!!!!! #HowardToHollywood pic.twitter.com/XCrs1fek3a
— Jae Murphy (@JaeMurphy) October 21, 2023
The 52-year-old reportedly carried out to the gang. Then, the music mogul gifted the college, which can also be his alma mater, $1 million.
“This donation to Howard is not just a financial contribution; it’s also a reaffirmation of our commitment to a cultural institution that has touched countless lives,” Combs reportedly defined throughout his speech, per TheGrio. “It’s about ensuring that HBCUs continue to receive the support they rightfully deserve.”
Furthermore, Victoria Monet additionally blessed Yardfest attendees with a efficiency on Friday, per TikTookay person @darrenathoward.
Check out a clip of the singer’s efficiency beneath!
Victoria performing for Howard University’s Homecoming pic.twitter.com/dXHwPGqDKK
— Victoria Monét Updates (@victoriantribe) October 21, 2023
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