Banneker University Homecoming Celebrated in CBS Drama 'Beyond the Gates'

The CBS daytime drama 'Beyond the Gates' is set to celebrate African American heritage by showcasing the homecoming of its HBCU, Banneker University. The show, co-produced by the NAACP and Procter & Gamble, will take viewers on a fun adventure beginning Friday, October 2 and continuing Monday, October 5, 2026.

As part of the celebration, the residents of Fairmount Crest gather together at the Dupree family home for what is being described as a 'spirited tailgate' ahead of Banneker's Homecoming. Five generations of the Dupree family have attended Banneker, and this event will offer an exciting opportunity to honor their shared history, celebrate their HBCU pride, and bring the community together in a way no event or tradition before has.

The event culminates with a spirited bus ride to the game, where the entire group will sing the Banneker University Fight Song, 'Fight on.' The show's release of a sneak preview photo gives viewers their first glimpse of the cast decked out in the university's signature crimson and gold.