HBCU Life

Camp Valid: At Howard University, students strive for success — from fine arts to football

Student guides including quarterback Quinton Williams and the Ooh La Las offer look at Bison life and food favorites Howard China and Ben’s Chili Bowl

Welcome to Andscape’s new video series Camp Valid, which spotlights students’ favorite spots on and around historically Black colleges and universities.

In this episode of Camp Valid, host Diane Isom heads to Howard University in Washington, D.C., and shows viewers around campus with the help of Bison quarterback Quinton Williams, Ooh La La dancers and other student guides. She also checks out popular nearby eateries Howard China aka “HoChi” and Ben’s Chili Bowl.