Philadelphia celebrates HBCU Week with football, culture and community

Philadelphia is celebrating historically Black colleges and universities with six days of football, cultural events and opportunities for students as the city s second annual HBCU Week brings together communities from across the region. What began as a one-day event featuring a single football game in 2025 has grown into a six-day celebration featuring two football matchups, step shows, band competitions, a college and job fair, and other community events. For Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, the week is about more than football. To me it’s about pride, it’s about dignity, it’s about putting people on a path to self-sufficiency, Parker said. HBCU football takes center stage in Philadelphia Football remains a major attraction during HBCU Week, with two games highlighting this year s celebration. Lincoln University faces Virginia Union University on Friday night, followed by a Saturday matchup between Delaware State University and Norfolk State University. The D