Erica Campbell attended the 2nd Annual HBCU Honors with her daughters, Krista and Zaya, on November 14, 2024. The trio graced the blue carpet at Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium in Washington, D.C., posing for pictures before the show.
The gospel star shared her excitement on Instagram, writing, “LOVED doing the blue carpet with my girls🩷🩷🩷 thank you @hbcuhonrs for having us! We had 2 very special performances. Thank you @mclyte @thekrissc #Campbells.”
Fans witnessed a special mother-daughter performance during the live taping. Erica and her 20-year-old daughter Krista serenaded the crowd with their angelic voices.
Leading up to the event, HBCU Honors teased the performance on Instagram, writing, “Gospel just leveled up! A legendary duo is coming your way! @imericacampbell, gospel star from GRAMMY-winning duo Mary Mary, and her talented daughter @Thekrissc, a proud Spelman College student, are taking the stage at the #HBCUHonorsAwards for a heartwarming mother-daughter performance of a lifetime! Trust us, this is a moment you’ll want to see!”
HBCU Honors, which will air on BET on December 1, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET, honors the achievements of HBCU graduates who have made an extraordinary impact across various industries. Hosted by actress and comedian Kym Whitley, this year’s event celebrated incredible trailblazers like Will Packer, Lonnie Johnson, and Jewel Burks Solomon.
The evening was filled with standout performances by some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Fantasia, Hezekiah Walker, MC Lyte, and, of course, Erica Campbell herself. The event also highlighted the invaluable contributions of HBCU alumni, showcasing their work in the fields of entertainment, technology, business, and more.
Be sure to tune in on December 1 for the full broadcast of the 2024 HBCU Honors. It promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Black excellence and the incredible legacy of HBCUs.