The Modern Evolution of Howard's Charter Day Celebrations
April 7, 2023
Dating back to its very first anniversary, Howard University commemorates its chartering with a series of annual celebrations: a Friday morning convocation and Saturday evening banquet scheduled for the first weekend of March. The events are historically dual-purposed.
They serve as birthday celebrations for Howard University, an opportunity to honor the university’s charter and its commitment to providing high-quality education to African Americans and other marginalized populations, a mission that remains core to its identity.