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Florida A&M announcer loses appeal to return to mic after Ozempic comment

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference has upheld its suspension of longtime Florida A&M University band announcer Joe Bullard, according to a report. Bullard, a fixture of FAMU’s famed “Marching 100” for decades, will remain sidelined for a second consecutive game as part of a two-game suspension imposed by the league after his on-air remark referencing Alabama […]

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Jackson State football to wear uniform that honors world renowned band

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Jackson State University’s football team will hit the gridiron with a fresh look that celebrates one of its most cherished icons. The Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band. Making history, the Tigers will don Sonic Boom-themed uniforms, turning the game into a vibrant spectacle of musical and athletic pride, the team revealed on social

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Jackson State football to wear homecoming uniform that honors world renowned band

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Jackson State University’s football team will hit the gridiron for homecoming Saturday with a fresh look that celebrates one of its most cherished traditions. The Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band. Making history, the Tigers will don Sonic Boom-themed uniforms as they face Alabama State, turning the game into a vibrant spectacle of musical

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Jackson State Band’s Kehlani “Folded” Performance Goes Viral

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Sonic Boom of the South Brings Kehlani’s “Folded” to the Field The Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South stunned fans with a halftime performance that blended powerful live arrangements and iconic HBCU showmanship. Their rendition of Kehlani’s hit “Folded” turned the soulful R&B track into a vibrant stadium anthem, showcasing bold brass harmonies,

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Another HBCU band bows out of ESPN competition

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Weeks after one HBCU band asked to be removed from the ESPN Red Lobster Band of the Year rankings, another band’s director expressed the same position. Donovan V. Wells, director of Bethune-Cookman’s Marching Wildcats, shared a post on Facebook Tuesday, accusing ESPN of “forcing” institutions into the contest. “Despite my repeated requests to exclude the

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HBCU Band Poll: Which band won the 2025 Battle of the Bay halftime show, Norfolk State or Hampton?

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Hampton and Norfolk State renewed their storied HBCU rivalry Saturday in the latest edition of the Battle of the Bay. The Spartans, led by first-year head coach Michael Vick, fell to 1-5 on the season after suffering a 41-34 loss to the Pirates. Hampton improved to 2-4 on the season. But when it comes to

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HBCU band members arrested on hazing allegations. Band suspended

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Fort Valley State University has confirmed that arrests have been made following a criminal investigation into hazing allegations involving the Blue Machine Marching Band, according to reports. School officials stated that the Fort Valley Police Department concluded there was sufficient evidence to support charges, leading to the arrest of several students, according to 13WMAZ-TV. As

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FAMU Fined and Announcer Suspended After Remarks About ASU’s Honey Beez

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Florida A&M University (FAMU) is facing public backlash and league penalties after the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) issued a $10,000 fine and a formal reprimand over inappropriate remarks made by the school’s longtime football game announcer. The comments, directed at Alabama State University’s beloved Honey Beez dance line during last weekend’s matchup, have sparked conversations

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Fort Valley State Suspends Marching Band Amid Hazing Allegations Ahead of Homecoming

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Fort Valley State University (FVSU) has suspended its entire marching band following hazing allegations that surfaced just days before Homecoming week, the university confirmed in a public statement. The decision was announced on September 25, 2025, and immediately halted all band-related activities, including upcoming Homecoming performances. FVSU leaders said the move reflects their commitment to

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