Missy Elliott Brings Four HBCU Marching Bands Together for a Band Battle at Norfolk State Oct. 18
TheGrio reports that Missy Elliott is bringing four HBCU marching bands together for an HBCU Band Battle on Oct. 18 at Norfolk State University. The bands are Norfolk State's Spartan Legion, Virginia State's Trojan Explosion, Elizabeth City State's Sound of Class and Hampton University's Marching Force. The same week includes the Missy Elliott Innovation Summit for college students and high school seniors.
Why It Matters for Atlanta Professionals
Band culture is a point of pride for HBCU alumni across Atlanta, and this lands in the middle of homecoming season. It also comes with an Innovation Summit for college students and high school seniors.
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First reported by TheGrio: TheGrio
Cover: Photo: Romana Pierzga / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 (2006 file photo)
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