Hampton vs. Howard 🏈 18 Photos of an Amazing #HBCU Event

HAMPTON, VA — ARMSTRONG STADIUM 📣 THE BATTLE OF THE REAL HU! Hampton won the game 31-28. Hampton’s Jadakis Bonds (#81) caught an unbelievable TD pass in the endzone and Hampton running back Darren Butts (#22) ran all the way down the field for a spectacular 75-yard TD. But the Bison did make it close in the end before heading back up north to DC.

Hampton University’s new President Darrell K. Williams, a 1983 graduate of Hampton, chats outside of the President’s box with alums, dignitaries and the Hampton faithful. The only thing longer than William’s resume was the line at Mayfield Concessionare & Catering before the game. Williams is a retired U.S. Army three-star General.

👊🏽 Hampton University’s former President, the legendary Dr. William Harvey, was at the game and greeted by many alumni, students and fans. President Harvey retired on June 30 after leading Hampton for 44 years.

The line at the Mayfield Concessionare food tent was long before gametime.

Video below: The Hampton University Marching Force enters Armstrong.

Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck chats with Congressman Bobby Scott during the game. September 3 was also student move-in day at Hampton.

Congressman Scott, former Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax and State Senator Mamie Locke of Hampton share a few laughs as they watch the game. Senator Locke is a retired Hampton University professor.

Senator Locke and Fairfax share a laugh with one of the first Black chief airline pilots in history, Fairfax’s father-in-law Sidney Clarke, right, who was an airline pilot for 42 years. In 1994, Clarke became the first African American chief pilot for US Airways. Both Locke and Clarke have roots in Mississippi.

Businessman Gary McCollum, Fairfax and Hampton School Board Chairman Dr. Richard Mason. Mason is a Hampton alum. McCollum has launched a new PAC and announced several endorsements.

Howard University Showtime band members watch the Hampton Marching Force perform at halftime at Armstrong Stadium.

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BLACK BUSINESSES AT HU VS. HU — 💵 There’s business to be conducted at historic HBCU gatherings — particularly when storied institutions such as Hampton (est. 1868) and Howard (est. 1867) play.

👊🏽 James Whitley, right, owns TheNineSevenN Group LLC and it’s about more than t-shirts. It’s also about mental health mentorship. Whitley is former NFL cornerback (the hardest position in football) who is a graduate of Norfolk’s Norview High School.

Whitley, center, and his crew outside Armstrong Stadium yesterday, Sept 3.

NineSevenN Group CEO Whitley is focused on community, education and mentorship. Follow in Instagram.

The line at the box office at the start of the game.

Armstrong Stadium at Hampton University

Rep. Scott, former Lt. Gov. Fairfax and President Williams watch the game. Scott and Fairfax on the Hampton side of Armstrong Stadium.

👊🏽 The HBCUSLIDES.COM twas on campus before the game and their table was 🔥. It also was conveniently located near music and the Mayfield food stand.

The HBCUSLIDES.COM table was a sight to see. Slides, tees and HBCU decals!

A classic tailgate table with sorority and fraternity swag. Black Virginia News will be back to cover the Hampton Pirates vs. the Norfolk State Spartans on September 17th at NSU at Dick Price Stadium.

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