Photos: Norfolk State University Homecoming; Richmond Stroll to the Polls Events

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Photos: Norfolk State University Homecoming

NORFOLK, VA — A prop plane with a voting message was seen overhead and several passing T-shirts read the phrase “Black Folks Must Vote” at the homecoming ceremonies at Norfolk State University. Also seen were many elected officials in office and on the ballot this year.

The weather was perfect and unseasonably warm for October. NSU’s Homecoming Parade was enjoyed by many during a route that was slightly changed the day before because of a natural gas line repair on Corprew Avenue. State Senator L. Louise Lucas was this year’s Grand Marshall of NSU’s homecoming parade.

After the parade, Norfolk State running back Kevon King led NSU (3-6) in victory over Howard University (3-5) by a score of 21-20.

Inexplicably, the homecoming parades and football games of Norfolk State University and Hampton University occurred at the exact same time this year on October 26. Both homecoming parades happened in the morning and both homecoming football games started at 2 p.m. Though NSU and Hampton are only 20 miles from each other across Chesapeake Bay, traffic entering both areas around the universities was challenging, and often standstill, all day long and parking was a predictably difficult proposition. But the tailgates went on…

Oct. 26, 2024: Norfolk State University’s award winning marching band, the Spartan Legion, is seen at the front part of the parade. Rep. Bobby Scott is greeted by many attending the football game — which NSU won.

NSU alumni and Delegate Candi King and Delegate Nadarius Clark in the stands, Sen. Mark Warner talks with retired U.S. Navy Commander Lin Walton, Sr.

For some reason, the homecoming parades and football games of Norfolk State University and Hampton University occurred at the exact same time this year on October 26. Both homecoming parades happened in the morning and both homecoming football games started at 2 p.m. As usual, traffic entering both areas around the universities was slow and congested or at a standstill much of the time with parking around Norfolk State University a difficult proposition. But the tailgates went on…

Oct. 26, 2024: State Senator L. Louise Lucas was this year’s Grand Marshall, Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander followed the Senator’s Hummer.

Oct. 26: The President of Norfolk State, Javaune Adams-Gaston, Lisa Lucas-Burke, who is running for Mayor of Portsmouth, and Delegates Michael Feggans and Alex Askew and Sen. Tim Kaine on the parade route.

Sunday Voting on Oct. 27: Richmond Stroll to the Polls

Voting for Richmond residents is available tomorrow Sunday, October 27th from 1pm-5pm at these locations:

📍Hickory Hill Community Center: 3000 East Belt Blvd Richmond, VA 23234
📍Office of Elections: 2134 West Laburnum Avenue Richmond, VA 23227
📍City Hall: 900 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219

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