If you attended a historically black college or university, it’s safe to say your post-secondary educational experience was unique.
If fall has you reminiscing about the good old days, these 14 signs you attended an HBCU are probably all too familiar.
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Your marching band played at least one No Limit song.
Heathcliff Huxtable repped your school via a t-shirt or hat.
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You still treat homecoming like a national holiday.
You went in expecting A Different World but really got School Daze.
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Bill Cosby or Oprah Winfrey gave your commencement speech.
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You still know the lyrics to “Lift Every Voice And Sing” by heart.
Some classes were basically fashion shows.
Some rappers were more excited about your homecoming week than you were.
The struggle for that Pell Grant and other financial aid was way too real.
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You didn’t go to Howard, but you went to their homecoming.
One of your best friends disappeared and came back as a member of a fraternity or sorority.
Dancing at a party or any other social function wasn’t happening because that stroll was in effect.
Someone in your dorm could braid hair, put in a weave, or taper you up for the low.
