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It’s HBCU Homecoming season, and you know what time it is! Time for the games, the bands, the halftime shows, and of course, the concerts. But everyone knows homecoming isn’t just about the events, it’s about the people you get to experience them with, and returning to your alma mater to relive the good times with those who were there to help you create the memories makes for one unforgettable time. Before you return to campus and set foot on the yard, you have to get ready, and there’s no better way to prepare for a weekend-long party than with brands created by HBCU alum.
From Morehouse College grad Michael James’ Frederick Benjamin Grooming products, to Clark Atlanta University grads Dae Fenwick’s Kulture Karaoke, and Donae Burston’s La Fete Du Rosé, you’ll be looking good and ready to hit campus, swaggin’ and surfin’ with the best of them.
So check out all the products below from some of the world’s most brilliant HBCU grads, head to target.com to shop, and strut those homecoming halls right.
Kulture Karaoke
Alum: Dae Fenwick
School: Clark Atlanta University
If you’re trying to relive or brush up on your college soundtrack before heading to homecoming then Dae Fenwick’s Kulture Karaoke is for you. The 150-piece card game taps into the fun and nostalgia of Black music culture that’s sure to stir up some unforgettable memories from the yard, or nights in the caf. So whether it’s paying tribute to your favorite ’90s R&B girl group or reciting, verbatim, a revolutionary rap record, Kulture Karaoke will help you prep for a weekend at “home.”
Thread Beauty
Alum: Melissa Butler
School: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)
Everyone knows stepping onto an HBCU campus means stepping into a fashion show. So, before you set out to take a stroll across the quad, use Melissa Butler’s Thread Beauty products to get you right. The clean beauty brand saves you time when creating a flawless look, and doesn’t skimp on quality. With several foundation sticks, matte lipsticks and blushes, Thread Beauty will help you create the perfect look on the go, to the big game, to a party, wherever!
Fredrick Benjamin Grooming
Price: $11.99
Alum: Michael James
School: Morehouse College, BA, and Clark Atlanta University, MBA
Every Morehouse Man knows you wouldn’t show up to graduation without a shape up or feeling properly groomed, and homecoming is no different. A haircare line for men, Michael James’ Frederick Benjamin Grooming helps restore moisture, hydrate hair, and keep every gorgeous follicle nourished, strong, and in its rightful place. So men, go ahead and invest in yourself over homecoming weekend. You can thank Michael as soon as you review your weekend photo dump.
La Fete Du Rosé
Alum: Donae Burston
School: Clark Atlanta University
You may not have gone to school in St. Tropez, but Donae Burston’s La Fete Du Rosé will make you feel like you did every time you take a sip of this light pink drink. Pop a bottle while you’re getting ready with your friends and reminisce over the good times before stepping out for a new day of memories. Delicious, refreshing, and perfectly flavored, this bottle of goodness is all you need to get right all weekend long.
Culture Tags
Alum: Eunique Jones Gibson
School: Bowie State University
Before walking onto campus, you have to know the lingo. So get up with your crew and test your knowledge of the latest hashtags and phrases with Enrique Jones Gibson’s Culture Tags. This game brings everything loved and adored in Black culture together with 350 hashtags to keep you and your old classmates guessing for hours.
Chicago French Press
Alum: Kris Christian
School: Howard University
After a night of reunions and fun, some people can hop out of bed and tackle the next day’s activities without hesitation, for others, there’s coffee. Kris Christian’s Chicago French Press coffee is the perfect wake-up regimen to keep your homecoming festivities going. This premium java comes in several flavors, including blueberry and maple pecan. Packaged in a resealable bag that ensures long-lasting freshness, Chicago French Press will quickly give your local coffee shop (and potential all-nighter) a run for its money.