HBCU Bands
Jackson State Honors Band Legacy with Homecoming Uniforms
"Jackson State Honors Band Legacy with Homecoming Uniforms"Jackson State celebrates its band legacy with Homecoming uniforms inspired by the world-famous Sonic Boom of the South marching band.
HBCU band director speaks out against ESPN competition
"HBCU band director speaks out against ESPN competition"Another major HBCU band director is speaking out against the Red Lobster Band of the Year.
HBCU band students arrested on hazing charges
"HBCU band students arrested on hazing charges"Fort Valley State University grapples with serious allegations as the HBCU suspends its Blue Machine Marching Band due to hazing incidents.
PA Announcer Apologizes to Plus-Sized HBCU Dance Team
"PA Announcer Apologizes to Plus-Sized HBCU Dance Team"After distasteful halftime remarks about the Honey Beez, FAMU’s band announcer has apologized. Read his statement here. HBCU band suspended amid hazing allegations
"HBCU band suspended amid hazing allegations"Fort Valley State's marching band has been suspended as the football program reaches a critical stretch.
Atlanta area high schools to shine in Red Lobster Band of the Year
"Atlanta area high schools to shine in Red Lobster Band of the Year"The Red Lobster Band of the Year will once again include a competition between Atlanta-area high schools.
Jackson State University band wants out of ESPN rankings
"Jackson State University band wants out of ESPN rankings"Jackson State’s band wants out of the Red Lobster Band of the Year rankings.
HBCU band competition judges revealed
"HBCU band competition judges revealed"Meet the judges behind the scores on the Red Lobster Band of The Year.
HBCU bands in Division II chasing Virginia State early
"HBCU bands in Division II chasing Virginia State early"The Virginia State Trojan Explosion continues to excel as we head towards the third Red Lobster Band of The Year.
HBCU Division I Red Lobster Band of The Year rankings: Sept. 2025
"HBCU Division I Red Lobster Band of The Year rankings: Sept. 2025"The first D1 rankings for the Red Lobster Band of The Year are out. See where bands rank and what is new.
HBCU Band Honors Late Member With Emotional Halftime Tribute
"HBCU Band Honors Late Member With Emotional Halftime Tribute"During their home opener, Southern University’s Human Jukebox honored late band member Caleb Wilson Jr. with a powerful tribute performance.
FAMU Marching 100 Thrills at U.S. Open with Althea Gibson Tribute
"FAMU Marching 100 Thrills at U.S. Open with Althea Gibson Tribute"HBCU history took over the U.S. Open as FAMU’s Marching 100 honored Althea Gibson, the first Black champion in tennis.
HBCU D2 Red Lobster Band of The Year Preseason Media Poll
"HBCU D2 Red Lobster Band of The Year Preseason Media Poll"The media poll is out for the Red Lobster Band of The Year Division II category and several mainstays are at the...