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From head-turning streetwear to coordinated friend-group fits, the Yard at historically Black colleges and universities has quickly become the runway this homecoming season. Students, alumni and members of Divine Nine organizations are pulling up dressed to impress, bringing creativity, confidence and school spirit to every corner of campus. Whether repping their school's signature style or stepping out for a homecoming night on the town, these looks prove that at HBCUs, fashion is always part of the tradition.

CultureCon was the place to be this weekend if you were in the mood to celebrate Black culture and level up! The annual celebration of creativity, community, and entrepreneurship brought out faces like Olandria Carthen, Michael B. Jordan, Aaron Pierre, Mahershala Ali, John Legend, and plenty more who dropped gems on everything from career evolution and personal growth to upcoming projects and so much more.

Homecoming season is here, and historically Black colleges and universities across the country are the place to be. We're talking football, marching bands, packed yards, sold-out concerts, step shows, tailgates and parties that bring the city to life. From Southern University's Nobody Does It Better theme to Alabama State's Evolution of a Hornet, Texas Southern's Mission 99, and Howard's I Am My Ancestor's Wildest Dreams, each school brings unique energy. Atlanta's SpelHouse and Clark Atlanta celebrate together, while FAMU honors The Hill, North Carolina A&T marks its Centennial Edition, and Hampton ignites the Blue and White. Whether it's tailgates at Reliant Stadium, the Marching 100 at Bragg, or Yardfest at the Mecca, homecoming brings generations of students, alumni and community together for unforgettable celebrations of legacy, pride and tradition.

There was a time when Homecoming at our historically Black colleges and universities meant one thing: everybody was coming home. Students, alumni, cousins, aunties, old classmates and the friend of somebody's cousin who somehow got a tailgate pass. Now, coming home is starting to look like shelling out hundreds on a simple concert ticket and football game, which leaves students out.

The WNBA tunnel has become a fashion destination, and the players are the reason why. Star players like Angel Reese and Skylar Diggins-Smith aren't simply following trends; they're bringing personality, identity and individual style to a space once dominated by traditional sportswear. From full-glam looks and head-turning streetwear to sharp tailoring and minimalist moments, there's no single formula for WNBA style. In the league, there's room for the glam girl, the streetwear girl, the minimalist, the maximalist, the suit enthusiast and the one who simply wants to make everybody laugh. That's what makes the league's fashion culture so compelling.

Homecoming season at historically Black colleges and universities is right around the corner, which means it's time for football, tailgates, reunions and some serious outfits. HBCU homecoming is just as much about the outfits as it is about the football. The campus becomes a runway, with students and alumni bringing their best looks while repping their schools. Think bold colors, denim, Greek paraphernalia, sneakers, accessories and plenty of personality.