HBCUPride

09/13/2026

🔥🎺 IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!!! 🎺🔥

The countdown is ON! ⏰💥 The 27th Annual Battle of the Bands (BOTB) is coming, and you already know it’s about to be LOUD, LIT, and LEGENDARY! 🥁🔥

📅 SAVE THE DATES:
🔥 SEPTEMBER 18TH & 19TH
⏰ 6:00 PM

Two days. Big bands. BIG energy. One unforgettable BOTB experience! 🎶🏆

📣 BE THERE!!! Don’t just hear about it—COME EXPERIENCE IT LIVE!

🎟️ Tickets are available through Eventbrite! Get yours and secure your spot!

Tag your crew 👇🏾
Who are you bringing with you?! 🔥🎺🥁

09/13/2026

✨👑 THE GOLDEN GIRLS REALLY TURNED UP THE HEAT! 🔥💛

When the Alcorn State University Golden Girls hit the field, they didn’t just bring the gold… THEY MADE IT SHINE! ✨💃🏾

These ladies were GOLDEN from start to finish at the 2026 HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands in Jackson, Mississippi! 🔥🔥🔥

💛 Golden look.
💛 Golden energy.
💛 Golden performance.

They didn’t just show up… THEY TURNED ALL THE WAY UP! 🔥👑

🎥 Want to see the FULL PERFORMANCE?
Head over to our YouTube channel and watch the complete performance from the Alcorn State University Golden Girls AND the Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite! 🎺🔥

👉🏾 Subscribe to HBCU Pride Network on YouTube and catch the full show!

09/13/2026

🔥🎺 THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUTH IS HERE! 🎺🔥

The 2026 Big HBCU Battle of the Bands presents “Battle for the South” and it’s going DOWN TODAY! 💥

📍 Theodore A. Wright Stadium
🏫 Happening on the beautiful campus of Savannah State University in Savannah, GA
📅 September 13, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM EST

Get ready for an EPIC HBCU band showdown as these powerhouse bands go HEAD-TO-HEAD! 🔥🎶

🔥 South Carolina State University
🔥 Virginia State University
🔥 Savannah State University
🔥 Talladega College
🔥 Fort Valley State University
🔥 Bethune-Cookman University
🔥 Albany State University
🔥 Winston-Salem State University
🔥 Benedict College

🎺🔥 Nine bands. One stage. One unforgettable Battle for the South!

Who are YOU riding with? 👀🏆
Drop your school in the comments and let the battle begin! 🗣️🔥

09/12/2026

👑✨ When the Queens of Swag hit the field, it’s more than a dance—it’s pure artistic expression! 🔥💃🏾

The 14 Karat Gold Dancers meet the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, with a little “Rock Steady”! 🎶👑✨

🎥 Want to watch the full video/full performance? Click the link in our bio to visit our YouTube channel! 🔗📺

09/11/2026

🔥 When the Mean Green Marching Machine hits the field, it’s not just music… it’s HUMAN NATURE to turn up! 💚❤️🎺🥁

The Mississippi Valley State University Mean Green Marching Machine brought the energy to the 2026 HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands in Jackson, Mississippi, with their rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature.” 🎶👑

💚 “The Mean Green doesn’t just march to the beat… they MAKE the beat move!” 💥🔥

Press play and experience the Mean Green Marching Machine! 🎼🔥

🎥 To view the full video, please go to our YouTube channel! Link is in our bio. 🔗

09/11/2026

🕊️ 25 Years Later… We Remember. 🇺🇸

Today, we honor the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the strength of a nation that stood together.

September 11, 2001 — Never Forget. 🕯️❤️🤍💙

09/11/2026

👑🔥 THE KING OF POP CAME TO THE FIELD! 🔥👑

The Southern University Human Jukebox paid tribute to the one and only Michael Jackson at the 2026 HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands in Jackson, Mississippi! 🎶🕺🏾

Featuring the 🔥 Dynamic Ten and the 💃🏾 Fabulous Dancing Dolls, this performance was nothing short of ELECTRIC! From the music to the choreography, they brought the spirit of the King of Pop to life and absolutely SET THE FIELD ON FIRE! 🔥🔥🔥

🎤🎶 MICHAEL JACKSON
🥁 THE HUMAN JUKEBOX
🔥 DYNAMIC TEN
💃🏾 FABULOUS DANCING DOLLS

This one is a MUST WATCH! 👀🔥

🎥 Press play, turn it up, and ENJOY the show!

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09/09/2026

🐯💙 HOME OPENER. TIGER PRIDE. VICTORY! 💙🐯

Jackson State University kicked off the 2026 home football season in style! 🏈🔥 The Tigers welcomed Edward Waters University to the Sip and handled business, coming away with a VICTORY! 🏆

From the roar of the crowd to the energy on the field, the atmosphere was everything you expect from THEE I LOVE! 💙⚡

📸 Here are a few shots from Jackson State’s first home game of the 2026 season. Swipe through and relive the moments!

Jackson State Tigers 🐯💙
2026 Home Opener — W! 🏆

💙 Jackson State Athletics Jackson State University

09/07/2026

💙 THEE ILLest Show in the South! | Jackson State Sonic Boom 2026 Labor Day Classic

Jackson State University, Sonic Boom of the South, performances from 2009- present.

09/06/2026

🔥🎺 IT’S HAPPENING TODAY! 🎺🔥

Jackson, Mississippi, the wait is OVER! The 2026 HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands is taking over Veterans Memorial Stadium TODAY! 🏟️🔥

10 HBCU bands. ONE stage. ONE unforgettable battle! 🥁🎷🎺

Featuring:
🔥 Alcorn State
🔥 Bethune-Cookman
🔥 Grambling State
🔥 Jackson State
🔥 Langston
🔥 Mississippi Valley State
🔥 Southern
🔥 Talladega
🔥 Tuskegee
🔥 UAPB

🎉 FanFest & Food Truck Festival: 12 PM–6 PM
🎺 Parade of Bands: 5:30 PM
🏆 Battle of the Bands: Gates 4 PM | Showtime 7 PM

📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium — Jackson, MS
🎟️ Tickets starting at $20

TODAY IS THE DAY! Don’t miss the sound, the showmanship, the culture and the HISTORY! 🔥🔥🔥