14 HBCU Hoodies You Can Purchase For University Season
Many of you have either started or are about to start your new round of college courses, and many of you will be doing so at an HBCU. Standing for Historic Black Colleges and Universities, there are over a hundred HBCUs across the nation, with each specific campus having their own beautiful identity and culture.
Since the start of school also signals the fall season being around the corner, that means it’s also officially hoodie season. And what better way to support HBCUs other than to cop some official merchandise? Whether you are a student, alumni, staff member, or just want to show love, we’ve gathered some of our favorite HBCU hoodies that you can shop now. Check them out below!
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1. Support Black Colleges Hoodie
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You’ve more than likely seen these already, but that certainly won’t stop us from putting it here as well. The message is quite clear with these hoodies, “Support Black Colleges.” While there are a few that are sold out on different websites, there’s still plenty of different colors that match the themes of University FAMU, Alabama, Texas, Spelman, and more. Check them out.
SHOP NOW AT JIMMY JAZZ, $39.99
2. Howard Bison Pullover Hoodie
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If you attend/attended Howard, then this pullover is a nice addition to the merch that you already have. The Hoodie is decked out in Howard’s school colors, and has their Bison mascot logo as a nice additional touch. The price is excellent as well. Notable Howard alumni includes: Vice President Kamala Harris, Anthony Anderson, and Taraji P. Henson.
3. Champion Clark Atlanta Hoodie
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Having spent time in the Atlanta area, I had to represent my ATLiens. The Clark Atlanta edition of Champion Fleece Hoodie is basically what CAU is in real life with its subtle yet powerful nature. If you haven’t checked out the Clark Atlanta campus in real time, I strongly suggest you do. It’s beautiful.
SHOP NOW AT CHAMPS SPORTS, $55
4. Champion FAMU Hoodie
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Champion also offers a specialized fleece FAMU Battlers hoodie that is quite epic as well. Perfect for those cooler Tallahassee campus days.
5. Grambling State Mitchell and Ness Hoodie
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My Grambling State peoples, are you not intrigued by the prospect of snagging this hoodie? This is super nice right? Very “football-ish” if you ask us.
6. Hampton Fleece Hoodie
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Blue is the color that represents Hampton University, which is a private institution that has been in action since 1868. Hampton attendees can definitely show off their school pride with these hoodies for sure.
7. Kentucky State Fleece Hoodie
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HBCU born. HBCU bred. The history of Kentucky State is personified in this hoodie with its bold green and yellow colors. School pride through and through.
8. Lincoln University Hoodie
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Since its establishment in 1854, Lincoln has long been one of the top HBCUs to attend. The spirit of both Lincoln and the city of Philadelphia are captured in this premium t-shirt hoodie.
SHOP NOW AT THOROUGH THREADS, $30
9. Morehouse Hoodie
Image credit: Morehouse Bookstore
Did anybody else automatically think of Jacob from Abbott University? Jokes aside, Morehouse has a long and storied history that is nothing short of amazing. It’s not the easiest to get into, and you’ll find that its graduates (Spike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson to name a few) have gone on to some incredible things.
There’s quite a few Morehouse exclusive hoodies available on the website that you can check out via their bookstore if you are looking to purchase.
SHOP NOW AT MOREHOUSE BOOKSTORE, $48
10. Morris Brown Hoodie
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Morris Brown, aka MBC, is another ATL-based HBCU. If you are a Wolverines native, you can purchase their black and purple hoodie through their website as well.
Sidenote: Outkast’s 2005 single “Morris Brown” from Idlewild featured the Morris Brown marching band.
SHOP NOW AT MASLYN STORE, $30.42
11. Spelman University Hoodie
Image credit: Spelman Bookstore
Are you not feeling this baby blue Spelman hoodie? Cause we are. Shoutout to Stacey Abrams too by the way. She’s a proud Alumni.
12. Cross Colours Power In Unity Crop Hoodie
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This is self-explanatory. There’s power in unity and strength in numbers. That’s exactly what HBCUs represent, and exactly what makes them so special.
SHOP NOW AT CHAMPS SPORTS, $49.99
13. Mitchell and Ness HBCU Fleece Hoodie
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And if you are looking for a camouflaged version of some of the HBCU stylized hoodies that featured, Mitchell & Ness has you covered with a pretty dope one that is excellent quality.
SHOP NOW AT CHAMPS SPORTS, $42.99
14. Champion Men’s HBCU Fist Logo Hoodie
Image credit: Hibbett Sports
One time for the one time. Cue the marching band, cheerleaders, and steppers.
SHOP NOW AT HIBBETT SPORTS, $33.98
Obviously this isn’t a comprehensive list of every single HBCU hoodie there is out there as it would be nearly impossible to list them all. However, we do hope that this article sparked your interest in either beginning or expanding your HBCU merch collection. Be sure to keep up with us for more style articles and content.