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AJC Sepia HBCU of the Week: 'No ordinary barnyard fowl,' North Carolina Central University Notable Alumni
AJC Sepia HBCU of the Week: 'No ordinary barnyard fowl,' North Carolina Central University Notable Alumni
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Homecoming at North Carolina Central University, usually the last Saturday of October or the first Saturday of November, has been a long standing tradition for more than a century on the campus' sloping hills. One of the school's most famous alumni, artist Ernie Barnes -- known for his use of the body, form and movement -- depicted the pagentry in his classic painting, "Homecoming." Barnes is one of thousands of Eagles who have passed through NCCU's gates. Here are the Eagles that soared the highest.
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PHOTOS: Falcons fall at home to Dolphins
The Falcons lost at home on Sunday to the Miami Dolphins, falling 34-10 at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech rolls over Syracuse
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets kept their undefeated season alive with a convincing 41-16 win over Syracuse Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Kell vs. Cambridge high school football
Kell defeated Cambridge 45-18 in a football game at Carlton J. Kell Stadium in Marietta on Friday.
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PHOTOS: 2025 Dawg Bowl
The 2025 Dawg Bowl, a fundraising event hosted by former UGA football coach Mark Richt, took place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.
