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What To Expect At FAMU's "Epic Return" Homecoming 2021 - Blavity

Florida A&M University's homecoming promises to be "an epic return" with thousands of alumni from FAMU and other HBCUs expected to fly in from their hometowns to join in on the many festivities of homecoming season. Due to COVID-19, schools such as Howard University, North Carolina A&T University, Morehouse College, and many other HBCUs decided to cancel their homecoming events or offer hybrid alternatives. This year, FAMU has decided to go big with its Homecoming 2021 plans. The h omecoming committee rolled up their sleeves and planned several special activities for attendees to experience throughout the eight days of homecoming celebrations that began on Oct. 23 and conclude with Saturday's Homecoming Concert featuring performances from Lil Baby and Moneybagg Yo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Florida A&M University (@famu_1887) Friday and Saturday of FAMU's homecoming week will feature several events including a plaque laying ceremony at the Eternal...

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