Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery […]

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Independence Day "Fourth of July" Holiday Independence Day marks the historic date in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. The written declaration stated that the American colonies were tired of being ruled by Great Britain. They wanted to become their own country.  On July 4, 1776, a small group […]

Vice President Harris Launches "Fight for your Freedoms" tour WASHINGTON Thursday, September 7, 2023 – As students across the nation return to school, Vice President Kamala Harris will embark on a month-long college tour throughout America to mobilize young people in the ongoing fight for fundamental freedoms and rights. She is set to visit around a […]

The Battle of the Real HU Hampton University vs. Howard University

Hampton University 61st Family Weekend Online registration for Hampton University’s 61st Family Weekend is open. Please read through all information on this page before proceeding to the online registration form. We strongly encourage you to register for Family Weekend. The registration fee can be paid online with a convenience fee or paid at the time […]