The sounds of excited fans from Howard and Hampton Universities filled Southwest D.C. as people gathered at Audi Field for the Truth and Service Classic, better known as the “Battle of the Real HU” on Sept. 20.

More than a football game between longtime rivals, the annual meetup between Howard in Northwest D.C. and Hampton in Hampton Roads, Virginia, is an event showcasing African American excellence, camaraderie and pride, featuring two historically Black institutions.

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Pirate fans chanted “Hampton, Hampton the Real HU,” as Bison supporters countered by yelling “Howard, Howard, the Real HU.”

In the friendly battle, Howard walked away victorious this year, winning 34-7, ending the eight-game hex that Hamp

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