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Honda Battle of the Bands Comes to L.A.

Amanda Scurlock Sports EditorAugust 7, 2024

The Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) will be held at SoFi Stadium on February 1, 2025. There will be six HBCU marching bands that will perform in the showcase and fans have until August 15 to vote for two marching bands at https://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/home.

Football Sports

UCLA Dominates in Historic Battle Against Alabama State

Amanda Scurlock, Sports EditorSeptember 16, 2022

The UCLA Bruins football team defeated Alabama State University 45-7 to earn their second consecutive victory. This is the first time the UCLA Bruins battled the Alabama State Hornets.

Family

Freeny, Khan Lead Black Participation in 2019 Rose Parade

By Cora Jackson-Fossett, Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2019

The parade’s 40 floral-covered floats, 18 equestrian groups and 20 marching bands from around the world included African Americans reflecting “The Melody of Life” theme.