Inside Spelman and Morehouse's Homecoming 2023
The SpelHouse (Spelman and Morehouse) Homecoming Week is one of the most anticipated HBCU Homecomings in the South! Every year the two schools that sit across from each other in Atlanta, Georgia join forces to celebrate the traditions and history of their institutions.
Elise Sampson, a current student at Spelman College, used her photography skills to show off just how special Homecoming Week is for students and alumni alike. Here you’ll see images from the SpelHouse Talent Show, Hip Hop Concert with headliner Lil Durk, Spelman’s iconic Market Friday, and Morehouse’s Tailgate! Scroll through to live through the week’s festivities!
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Samiyah Allen C/o 26' and Marcus Maddox MHC C/o 26' pose together outside of Tailgate. Allen is modeling this super cute “Spelman blue” varsity jacket with a denim corset and high-waisted denim shorts. Maddox, who is better known as Wise on campus is wearing his brand Wise Juveniles!
The Outro: Greek Yard Show
Students wait eagerly for the first-ever Spelman-Morehouse Homecoming Greek Yard Show during Market Friday on Spelman’s campus.
Homecoming Fashions
Skylar Reynolds C/o 23' and the Chair of Spelman P.U.L.S.E Brynna Boyd C/o 24' pose on Morehouse’s campus. This greenish halter top is to die for! And this lacey top under a moto jacket is the perfect pairing!
SpelHouse Talent Show
SpelHouse students were seen hyping up their fellow classmates as they performed during the Homecoming Talent Show!
Granddaughters Club at Market Friday
Amara Smith C/o 27' informed Spelman students and alumnae about the Granddaughters Club Handprint Campaign. The Granddaughters Club is made up of members who have had family members who also attended Spelman. Their goal is to uphold and pass down the traditions and history of the institution.
Fashion at Market Friday
Men of Morehouse, Fitzgerald Beaver-Ford and Quirino Griffin C/o 27, attended Market Friday sporting Ford’s clothing brand, Fitzparel. I need a shirt!
P.U.L.S.E. at the SpelHouse Talent Show
The P.U.L.S.E Programming Board posed together as they attended the SpelHouse Talent Show. P.U.L.S.E. is Spelman’s student board dedicated to planning all of the hottest events of the school year.
Alumnae at Market Friday
Spelman alumnae traveled back to their beloved alma mater to mingle with their friends and family at Market Friday. Everybody is rocking their favorite “Spelman blue” apparel!
Offset at The Showcase: Hip Hop Concert
Offsett made a surprise appearance at one of the biggest Homecoming Week events, the Hip Hop concert. The crowd erupted as “Bad and Boujee” blasted over the speakers.
The Handprint Campaign at Market Friday
The President of the Granddaughters Club Jada Farley-Cook C/o 24', presses her handprint on the windows for The Handprint Campaign.
Lil Durk at The Showcase: Hip Hop Concert
Headliner of this year’s Hip Hop Concert, Lil Durk hit the stage wearing head-to-toe Louis Vuitton.
The Oval at Market Friday
Students and alumnae network and shop around on Spelman’s Oval for Market Friday.
The Showcase: Hip Hop Concert
Students waving red glow-in-the-dark sticks in the crowd during the Hip Hop Concert.
Homecoming is a Family Reunion
Aunts, Riba Kelsey and Rimani Kelsey-Rogers C/o 94' give their niece, Ashé Kelsey C/o 26', a kiss after reuniting on Spelman’s campus. How sweet!
Tailgate Fashion
Three students were decked out in Morehouse gear for tailgate festivities! How cute are these tops? The green Telfar is a perfect touch!
Fly Guy DC at The Showcase: Hip Hop Concert
Fly Guy DC hosted the Hip Hop Concert, introducing the packed lineup of Lil Durk & Friends, which included Young Nudy, Baby Drill, Famous Sally x YB, GWay, Bow Wow, and more artists.
Tailgate at Morehouse
Vendors set up shop all over Morehouse’s campus for the event that everybody looks forward to the most, Tailgate!
Connecting during Market Friday
Students Christian Pearson MHC C/o 25' and Anastasia Salem UMD C/o 25' share a moment to eat and chat on Spelman’s campus during Market Friday.
Tailgate Fashions
These gorgeous ladies from Spelman, Samiyah Allen C/o 26' and Amari Green C/o 25', were seen with their hair laid and rocking these adorable “Spelman blue” jackets during Tailgate! We need the link to those sunglasses sis!
Spelman Sisters at Market Friday
Morgan Congo, Micheala Miller, Nyla Slye, and Lauren Thompson who are all in Spelman C/o 27', hold up the classic “Spelman hand” as they pose together at Market Friday. We love the denim and Spelman tee combos!
Market Friday on the Spelman Oval
One vendor’s booth at Market Friday presents bold art pieces and “Power to the People” shirts and tote bags.
Reuniting on Spelman’s Campus
SpelHouse alumnae and alumni reunite on the steps outside of the Manley College Center.
Alumnae on Campus
Alumnae Nyeelah Matthews C/o 13', Brielle McDaniel C/o 23', Jasmine Jenkins C/o 13', and Whitney Barr C/o 13' are all smiles as they walk their alma mater’s campus.
Market Friday
Spelman’s Aniya Ray C/o 24', Blair Martin C/o 26', Jordyn Hudson C/o 25' rock their Spelman and sorority tees at the Leading Letter to My Little Spelman Sister table during Market Friday.
All Smiles at Morehouse Tailgate
Ray’Jaun Stelly, Samiyah Allen C/o 26', and Aaron Mitchell MHC C/o 26' pose together during Morehouse Tailgate.
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