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Alumni Fest Presents: Movers & Shakers Day Social 2.
A room full of HBCU graduates, professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders all in one place. The culture, the conversations, and the energy made this one special.

Norfolk showed up like only HBCU alumni can.

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Movers. Shakers. Game-changers. 🥂

The Day party energy was unmatched at the MEAC Alumni Fest “Movers & Shakers” Day Social II where the culture, the alumni, and the celebration all came together.

From the music to the vibes, this was more than a party… it was a reunion of excellence. 🎶

If you know, you know. And if you missed it… don’t worry, the recap will speaks for itself. 🔥

#MEACAlumniFest #MoversAndShakers #HBCUAlumni #DayPartyEnergy

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places + faces

shot on 35mm by me

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*Every single person in this set of photos has one piece of my heart. And they each know why. This love letter is for YALL! Thank you for comforting me, encouraging me, loving me, supporting me, HOLDING ME ACCOUNTABLE, the list goes on. I could NEVER repay your love 🫶🏾*

OKAY 😅 it took me forever to post this bc I couldn’t gather the words..I still don’t have them all but WE MOVE !

Every year, at the top of the year, I plan my trips home to Virginia and I make sure that no matter what my calendar looks like, I will always be in attendance @ Norfolk State University Homecoming. This year I wasn’t sure, but I’m so glad I came.

NSU has given me so much over the course of my life. I grew up in the 757, so NSU homecoming has BEEN a core memory for me. But as an adult, I appreciate it so much more. I live 700 miles from the 757, and I’ve been away for 10 years. Even still, Homecoming gives me that same excited feeling it gave me as a child. Knowing I’m coming home to genuine love, being able to see ALL my friends & family at ONE TIME, in ONE SETTING. The feeling is one of a kind.

I’ve made a huge name for myself as a photographer. I’ve been in rooms and photographed people and places that I’ve only dreamed of. & NSU gave me that. Aside from having a mentor & praying mom 🕊️, Norfolk State gave me my lifelong friends who would pour into me and see me through. These friends have loved me, comforted me, stood by me during my hardest season of losing my mom to cancer, & motivated me when I moved to Atlanta to pursue my career; and these SAME PEOPLE still love on me and support my business EVERY SINGLE HOMECOMING. They were here before MayaShotYou was a thing. NSU gave me these close pieces of my heart.

NSU is more than an “HBCU”. It is home for me, a safe place to just BE. I don’t know how I’d ever be able to show how much gratitude l feel. Just know the love is always real when you attend the 757’s biggest family reunion 🫶🏾

BEHOLD THE GREEN & GOLD THAT NEVER FOLD 🔰

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I brought sneaker customization to the @Nike Yardrunners activation to celebrate the @norfolkstateuniversity Colorway of the Nike Air Max 95 👟 Behold!

Big shoutout to @snipes and the team at @leaguextwentytwo for making it happen 💛💚🤍

We put in work:
🔥 1,000+ acrylic charms customized
📿 5,000+ beads wrapped, 150+ bracelets, 9,000+ loose beads
⛓️ Hundreds of enamel charms
🙌🏾 Local VA talent running the booth and bringing the energy

Special shout outs:
✨ @tato.xx leading the beadwork + @bee.mayes holding it down
✨ @michiko4 coming through with the jacket and holding it down as well
✨ @kelo.info for always pushing for innovation and looking out for the creative community in the 757
The family @tcookeofficial @zachzilla3r @vmoss08 @bossbags_ @_kaashmir @thisisnados

This was more than sneakers — it was community, culture, and creativity on display.

👟 Air Max 95 NSU Edition drops October 11th. Don’t miss it 🫡

📸 @flvcko.jr

On to the next one 🚀
#NSUYardrunners

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Me: popping out to Alumni Fest 10 years after graduation… fresh cut, braids long gone. #GrownUpStatus 😂

But when Lloyd hits the stage, this the exact type of dance moves and energy we expect outta y’all, alumni. No excuses. 💃🏾🕺🏾

🎓 Alumni Fest 2025
📍 Waterside District – Norfolk, VA
📅 October 24th-25th
🎶 Concerts • Day Parties • Tailgates • More

Tickets moving fast. Behold. Monarch Nation. Pirate Pride. It’s the largest homecoming weekend ever.

#AlumniFest #NSU #ODU #HamptonU #757

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✨ Look closely at this image.
The sun is dipping beneath the clouds, painting the evening sky gold.
Listen harder — the water crashes softly against the shore.
The faintest chirp fades… that’s the last early bird leaving , it’s gone .

Soon you’ll hear the sweet sounds of the most nostalgic hits of our era floating through the sky.
You’ll feel the roar of your classmates’ joy shaking the dock beneath your feet,
while yachts drift silently in the background, holding witness to the moment.

⏳ Five weeks. Presale gone.
🐦 Early Birds — gone.
Over 1,000 tickets already claimed for Friday & Saturday — but it’s not too late.

The next wave is here. Don’t let the last ship sail without you.
🎟️ Get your tickets now. #AlumniFest

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You’re sitting on the couch, scrolling your phone… and life is passing you by. Still telling yourself “maybe I’ll grab my Alumni Fest ticket next week”? Nah. Do it NOW.

Ashanti. Lloyd. New Impressions. Are there any other options remotely close to this? HELL NO.

Presales are almost gone, prices are going up, and we even got payment plans. You scroll all day anyway — why not scroll into your ticket for the biggest homecoming festival of the year?

Click the link in bio or search Alumni Fest on POSH.
Time Waits For No Man

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🚨 Tickets Are Now Available 🚨

If you’re just seeing this, you’re already behind. Early Bird tickets are officially on sale — and this is the lowest price they will ever be offered. Flexible Affirm payment plans are also available for your convenience.

Do not be misled — this is the signature Homecoming experience for what is projected to be the most exciting Homecoming to date. Be cautious of those who preface their opinions with “Too” — Too much, too young (👀 sir… you’re 42 with a hoop earring, relax) — because this is the only event directly on the Elizabeth River, featuring this caliber of entertainment.

Go anywhere else, and we promise you’ll be “Too Sad” when you see the recap. Don’t sleep !

Time waits for no Man! Secure your tickets today. 🎟⬇️
#AlumniFest2025 #WhenHomecomingsCollide #NSUHomecoming

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Summer’s still spinning, memories still developing. Support your people—it don’t cost a thing.

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Wrapped Up The Year W/ Some Of My FAVORITE People To Do Life With 🥰

On Set Of A @tonesofmelanin_ Photoshoot, You Will ALWAYS Get VIBESSS ✨We Pride Ourselves On GENUINE Community & Creativity! Doing Life & Creating Art With People That GET IT, Makes A Difference‼️

At A Shoot & Beyond, WE ALL FAM ✅

We Had The Privilege Of Being At A BEAUTIFUL Home On An Actual Farm And When I Say The Aesthetic Gave Us EVERYTHING We Were Looking For, I Mean It! Thank You @fairweatherfarmsva For Becoming Our FAMILY! We Can’t Wait To Come Back 😇

Honestly, Y’all Don’t Want To Miss This Next Release.
WE ARE IN OUR BAGGGGG, MMKAYYYY 💁🏾‍♀️

Interested In Being A Part Of Some Of Our Future Shoots, Comment BIG TONESSSSS 🔥

Shoutout To Everyone Who Made This Vision A Reality!!
📸: @brentenjomar
🎥: @bigmoody
Creative Director 💪🏾: @coachcal757
👕: @tonesofmelanin_

#TonesofMelanin #BIGTones #HopeDealer #BlackBusinesses #collegiate #farmlove #blackwomeninbusiness #hamptonroadscreatives #hamptonroadsphotographer #blackcreativesmatter #blackcreative #communityfirst #communityovercompetition

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Happy Friendsgiving season, everyone! 🎉 Let’s toast the bonds that have seen us through every phase of our lives and to the new gems we found along the way. Here’s to making more core memories that add sparkle to our lives!✨ From trying out cutesy restaurants, exploring new hobbies, chatty joyrides, silly karaoke nights, jet-setting together, and many more! ♥️

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