Homecoming season is right around the corner, and The Root knows like anyone else that the place to be is on the campus of any Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Homecoming comes every year, but this year marks a special celebration for one of our beloved Black universities.

Howard University -- AKA "The Mecca" -- is celebrating its centennial anniversary of their homecoming. We know Howard always does it big, so to commemorate such an iconic time, let's take a look at the history and special moments from past Howard Homecomings.