Did Jackson State REALLY mess it up For ALL HBCUs? | RogersBros Rose Bowl Reaction ジャクソン州立大学

[@j_y06]

I don’t see nothing wrong with your commentary. These jsu fans are too big and grown to be getting in they feelings thinking everything is shade 😭

[@carlosewell-o8k]

Their

[@Jaxxon123]

@@carlosewell-o8k Lol

[@isaidwhatisaidsis]

We’re rebuilding after the lies tried to take us out and I’m here for it!

[@foster6404]

This is not a marching band, this is a well-oiled machine!!

[@sueannsmith7720]

AMEN‼️🙏🏾

[@TralynnBerry]

I was there and I can tell you first hand my group of Alumni were stopped multiple times by the fans and showered with compliments. That crowd loved the Boom!

[@V.L.R.]

WORD IS….JSU was behind the Tournament of Roses President’s Float and a Malfunctioning float (with A Tow Truck following) that caused a couple of lengthy stops, the ENTIRE PARADE. JSU decided to put on A SHOW @ those stops instead of STANDING STILL & MARKING TIME, because one thing JSU has NEVER BEEN is a boring band. GO JSU!!! 💯🔥🔥🔥

[@linedanzer4302]

I'm a native of Los Angeles and I'm here to tell you that SoCal fell in love with the Sonic Boom! They have an open invitation to come back here any time. They are an amazing band who clearly invest a great deal of time into bringing a great, energetic performance. *They did that! And I was there for every bit of it.* By the way, it's a five mile route and the Sonic Boom kept the energy going to the very end.

[@Lucky-dc5yu]

Yes!!! I'm from Jackson, Mississippi and they have always been booming 💙💙💙💙

[@shirleyalston3074]

👌🏿

[@mekianeal2898]

From a NCAT alumni… yall ate down…. Yassssssssssss showing some love from North Carolina an and t su.. great job show out for the HBCU

[@clickshot17]

Appreciate the Aggie love! 💙🤍🐅

[@KendallGandFam]

Ocean of Soul Alum here. Gotta love HBCU Culture man. So glad J-State had this opportunity and they did it perfectly

[@jeromebrooks8209]

Accodding to Dr. Little, the president of the Rose Parade called him after they made it back to Jackson to let him know that the Sonic Boom was the best band in this year's parade and CA residents can't stop talking about JSU's band. The Boom will definitely be invited back. 🔥

[@cims1ty640]

Somebody on Instagram said the President of the parade had the Boom playing in his stories 😂😎

[@deh4351]

⁠@@cims1ty640he did. Back to back to back 😂😂

[@carlcunningham294]

@@cims1ty640 He did.

[@N.O.4LIFE]

So you saying it takes a white man to say something about a black band to validate dem

[@BrianSullivan-Bursey]

@@N.O.4LIFENot sure how you got that from that. But it’s ok keep reaching🤣💪🏾

[@MSdelta_nCO]

Never ask for permission, then you won't have to hear no... Now, look, everyone love them and want them back... LuvTheeBoom

[@ashiasmith4945]

You said it BEST! Ask permission?!?! 😂. It’s The Takeover!!

[@johnduck2190]

What people don't realize that parade route is 5 freaking miles to have that energy and keep a smile on there faces is beyond me amazing

[@mkyreekenner]

That ain’t nothing they should do a avenue parade in mobile Al !

[@johnduck2190]

@mkyreekenner what is the avenue??

[@Savagexj]

Mobile Mardi Gras parade long af

[@mkyreekenner]

@ that’s why I said that lmfaooo they wouldn’t be able to feel the next morning

[@tabromo5]

JSU was originally told that they would have a grandstand performance. After the performance started there was an issue with a previous float and they wanted the Boom to march straight through. But there was another delay right before they turned the counter to play get ready.

[@prodbyyecaj5416]

Did yall notice the female drum major? LIT

[@Marie-wd3hp]

I did and she was phenomenal!

[@daboom08]

Dr. Little said that the president of the Rose Bowl association actually reached out afterwards and thanked them because people loved the fact that they did it. So they actually raised the bar lol

[@TerrelLism]

The white suits were running around like oompa loompas while the Boom's directors stayed so calm is legendary!

[@Still_I_Ride]

@@TerrelLism I totally noticed that, lmao

[@portiamatthews9654]

Exactly, 😂😂😂😂

[@jeannettefox3496]

Guys, this was not a big deal!

[@TerrelLism]

@ Explain.

[@shirleyalston3074]

Did you notice little lady right with them…She looks really happy…That is what a parade is about fun…That is why young and old love a parade…😊

[@ramsesii9321]

From FAMU Alumni…..J-State what a phenomenal performance! Great job representing HBCU culture 🐍🧡💚

[@clickshot17]

SWAC LOVE!!! 💙🤍🐅

[@katoniocrews814]

I’m a JSU alumni & I was there. JSU was the most exciting band in the entire parade. They stole the show. What nobody is mentioning is that, in the parade JSU was right behind the President of the Tournament of Roses vehicle (float). That was strategic. He wasn’t bent out of shape about it so why are others? People are going overboard for nothing. The biggest gap in the parade was a broken down float that had to be towed by a wrecker throughout the entire parade route. We thought the parade was over but it wasn’t. People had started exiting the bleachers & they had to tell them to remain seated. So, that pause for JSU was nothing. If anything I think JSU highlighted how they should allow bands to showcase themselves during the parade. Besides, I think it was the expectation. The crowd loved it! The commentators loved it! It’s only the critics attempting to dull JSU’s shine that have something to say. However, controversy draws attention… but anyway, fabulous performance & we’re moving on! Peace!

[@shunnamaewilliams9989]

I rather watch this than some flowers glued to a trailor. Stop inviting us to this bullsht if you dont want us to turn it up a notch. We're Black. We're going to always be extra.

[@cblocker3245]

PREACH SISTER

[@thelovelycamille528]

That part! And the phrase “turn up” is by us, for us. That’s what we do!

[@janetguy2177]

Lmao!!! I AGREE!!

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯💯💯💯🤎🤎🤎

[@thespadestable]

@shunnamaewilliams9989 - If you're born FBA/ADOS you're automatically granted a Black Card. There not no need to re-earn it. And it's ADOS/FBAs who get all in the feelings when other races/ethnicities call them out on having to always be extra. Notably them Africans put the shine on them.

[@Sharonsharon101]

All I have to say is JSU you guys killed it! I will be watching next year for sho!❤You guys set the bar and raised the standards. MUAH! chef kiss!

[@gwenturner5414]

The official YT for Pasadena Parade of Roses posted a short of the JSU impromptu performance. They apparently didn't mind it.

[@williamjones1579]

The media commentators were wowed and loved Da Boom👍

[@wakandaforever7556]

Jackson State just changed the game and in that particular spot next year every band will stop right there and let the crowd have it. I'm so proud of JSU i actually shedded a tear when i saw the parade on tv. The Rose Bowl definitely will invite them back and another HBCU band. I said it first! 💪💪🫵🫵🫵💪💪💪

[@aziki135]

They always got invited, just feel like it will be more than two bands in every parade in the future

[@legion2004]

The Rose Bowl Committee already knows it can be done because they specifically asked NSU to do it in 2023.

[@tigerpride2]

For sure

[@Tammy-se2hu]

Judah means Praise.. we always come with it...

[@msknowitallu]

Thee Jackson State, Sonic Boom of the South, went to Cali, lit it on fire, and its still burning! (no disrespect to all of those who have suffered loss. May God restore You all) JSU has been marching in parades for decades, they are professional and no how to make up any lost time. You learn that through experience. They are the nest in the game! So proud to see my hometown representing and to see some of my former students from last year marching! I love this for Thee JSU!💙🤍🐯🐯

[@williamjones1579]

Better than Ohio State

[@portiamatthews9654]

Yes, they did that 😀

[@ElAye]

I'm an LA🌴 native and hv been a Boom fan since watching them on my brother's vhs tapes of HBCU halftime performances back in the late 80s, ..and, YES, daBoom brought all the excitement to the Rose Parade. They did not disappoint.

[@ChocoDippLibrarian]

While it was an innocent oops, it all worked out in the end because they became a crowd favorite and gained many new fans.

[@devonkelly7734]

Bruh if u can do Mardi Gras you can do ANY parade😅😅😅

[@carlosscott7863]

Lmao smh

[@terencewalker9215]

FACTS😮

[@downsouth822]

Let'em kno😂

[@averyphillips1665]

You hear me

[@clickshot17]

Thee BOOM will be in N.O. for Mardi Gras!

[@snarekillagaming8822]

The recruitment numbers will be higher next year for sure they are the band to beat

[@LadyGhos]

This band gives me chills...

[@msmith985]

I've watched many HBCU bands and there is something about this universities band. The energy, precision, and exurcution are unmatched. Everything is done with great intention, and everyone can feel it.

[@ItsMeHer2266]

Yes!

[@ramonrodriguez915]

Timing issue is so big companies can get there big ads, the tv time they paid for. Screw all that, entertaining the people that came to see should be the main priority. Good on JSU!

[@stevendavis1045]

I grew up as a ball boy for Alabama State University and the band would sometimes practice on the side. MAN!!! talk about hard work. Makes football look easy. Living in Alaska now and miss that slam bam thank you maam in your face funk! Can't wait to take my kids down south to see what a marching band really is. I remember the Tuskegee/ ASU and the Commodores would be front row. LET THEM COOK!!!!

[@rolondadockery89]

They did an awesome job, regardless if they weren't supposed to stop and perform. Just let them be. Best performance I've seen..

[@Kim_lB]

The president(the person who presented the official invite) was in front of the Boom during the entire parade.

[@aliveandwell3958]

Yeah so this title was definitely click bait.

[@carolynb-w2358]

WHICH SPEAKS VOLUMES!

[@monicadonald3100]

California native here. It did not mess up anything for future HBCUS. Historically bands used to stop and perform and for unknown reasons they stopped. It was great to see it. It does slow down the parade but the people in the crowds love it so it’ll be fine. Another HBCU has already been announced for 2026

[@ejtaylor73]

MONEY!! Plain and simple, bands stopping to perform means longer time on air which costs more money.

[@kenglover8815]

2019 - FAMU and Alabama State marched in the parade.

[@waltersmith7992]

@@ejtaylor73and plain and simple the sponsors pay a small fortune to participate and advertise. Even NBC lauded this band. Stop looking for something negative Nancys and Neds. Miserable A people. Fires, floods, snowstorms, Trump - there is enough to worry about without manufacturing something … good grief y’all need to smile more.

[@michaelcarter7553]

@@kenglover8815 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE MARCHED IN THE 1960S THE VERY FIRST BLACK COLLEGE

[@ejtaylor73]

@@waltersmith7992 I'm not looking for anything negative, the OP asked the reason bands don't get to stop anymore, I answered with what I honestly believe is the reason, corporate greed. Personally I have no problem with what JSU did, they were there for 1 reason, the same reason all bands were, to entertain the audience in the style they do it in, and that is what JSU did. As others have said, bands stopping used to be the norm for the parade, and it was a prestigious honor to be selected, but now they show very little of the bands. Luckily we have YT now for everyone to post videos of these bands so we get to see their performances. I enjoyed JSU's performance just as much as everyone else there did. I hope you have a great day Sir.

[@boozindallas_411]

Despite speculation, the spectators LOVED the Boom, so they'll definitely be back🙌🏾!

[@linedanzer4302]

That part!

[@dwalk-qe9gp]

The President of the Rose Bowl Parade stated, JSU "they're invited for their SHOWMANSHIP..." Look up the definition of showmanship. His statement is on You Tube,"Thee I Love", did what they were invited to do." Show up and show out.

[@gwendolynjames530]

Thank God they stopped & put some excitement in that parade 🎉 I luv da JSU 🔥😷🍹

[@tburrell23]

You don’t always wait for “permission” to be great. African Americans have advanced the culture without permission and will continue to do so.

[@nigelholland1714]

Black Americans* or the American Negro/Indian have advanced the culture. there’s no nation behind that term and that’s a whole misnomer created by a card carrying Cherokee by the name of Messy Jessie Jackson. Nobody agreed with that because that does not describe our ethnogenesis. We are not Africans we are Americans.

[@Still_I_Ride]

Yes!! Word!

[@coreydews4469]

This what HBCU are known for and that’s why they got invited let’s go Jackson 🔥❤️

[@bmsupergirl]

Jackson was amazing! Everyone at the rose parade is still talking about them. “ you only get one shot”

[@linedanzer4302]

And they did not throw away their shot!

[@bmsupergirl]

@@linedanzer4302 No they did not! They nailed it!

[@ConeshaBarron]

That part. On shot to shoot your shot.

[@j.parrish385]

I have not heard anything negative from this parade about JSU Band, heck JSU WAS the parade 💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍 Yall Showed Up and Showed OUT, Keep on Repping HBCUs WELL ...loved it❤❤whoever didn't Oh Well see ya next time😂

[@allisondowning383]

This band is top notch,. Sonic boom can’t be touched, they brought some color to this parade. They were the best band out there. It was so wonderful to see them, I live in California and there are on bends like these. Please let them know we love them!

[@aeneasgilmore9403]

I'm from Los Angeles. I hated when my big sister used to drag me to that parade. When I was a kid. It's long and boring as hell. Last time I went was 2013 cause my nieces begged me to take them. It was still long and boring. J-STATE was the best part of this year's Rose Parade.

[@elozinco3511]

You are not from LA, stop it 😅

[@monicasuzette]

I'm from California..I Love it and it was Awesome !

[@shirleyalston3074]

People are depressed, scared and struggling…The crowd loved it…People need joy and fun to thrive…Stop stifling everyone and everything…And I absolutely respect schedules and rules…

[@tekeylasingleton9236]

I'm still so very proud of my hometown. Mind ya biźness when Dat Boom come through!!!!

[@JuCityxJT]

This is a nice title to grab engagements. I knew exactly where it was finna go, so with that being said Yes we did mess it up for other bands because now they better come with it instead of just marching through. Dr. Little told y’all at the beginning of the year what the business was. 2025 is the Boom’s year as well

[@truebluejsu1861]

All of this!! 🙌🏼

[@williamjones1579]

Hopefully that will help with recruitment for other HBCU BANDS AND maintaining our unique standards

[@HE360]

Jackson State did the right thing!! It's what they do!! They JAM!!!! And they JAM BIG TIME!!!!!!! And people love it!! And that's what one has to expect from HBCU!! I'm glad they ignored the dude who was telling them to go and JAMMED anyway! And JAMMED as loud as they could! And ROCKED the HOUSE!!!!

[@ossier2796]

I loved it and hope they come back.

[@BookLovinLibra]

Norfolk State Spartan Legion stopped last year and put on a show, so I couldn't understand why they were yelling at JSU

[@legion2004]

Because it was planned by the Rose Bowl Committee for NSU to perform in that spot.

[@OkaySoWhat]

Honestly, I feel like if the head honcho in charge (President of the Parade) ain't had no issue with it and actually was pleased along with the crowd, I don't think its that big of a deal. It even didn't look like that 30 secs-1 min press box performance really affected the overall timing of things tv wise(at least from a viewer's perspective right?). But hey, The Boom did an AMAZING JOB and there is a lot of positive buzz around it all. Looking forward to seeing them again and more HBCUs in that parade.

[@truebluejsu1861]

That part!!🎉

[@maplerice7710]

LOVE Our JSU BABIES 😍

[@brickec]

Too much speculations and not enough accuracy.. Great job BOOM!! ALSO, great job JSU TIGERS, THEE CHAMPS! 24 was our year and we’re off to a great start this year. THEE ROSE PARADE belonged to THEE BOOM. Hopefully the next time we’re invited we won’t have to debo any time. They know how we’re coming so space it out. That way we won’t get chase by no more tooth fairies.

[@OfficialRogersBros]

Lmao @ tooth fairy’s 😂😂😂 facts

[@DeborahMcIntosh-i1k]

If the irritable official keeps getting his panties in a knot over something good happening, he’ll work himself into a stroke unnecessarily. The students obviously worked hard at perfection in preparation for this long prestigious trip. They deserved to do their thing and the crowd appreciated it to the highest. God bless and keep the HBCU children safe in His care and keep them going strong.,Bless the instructors and staff of JSU and all other HBCU institutions.

[@jazzy39217]

"Did Jackson State REALLY mess it up For ALL HBCUs?" Yes.... They do that every time they perform..... LOL

[@CodenameRawTV]

The did amazing and the people loved it, however, the problem is it was not approved. The reason why this is important is because if this is allowed without approval then to be fair the same rules would have to apply to the other parade participants which would eventually lead to several other participants also wanting to put on a show for the main audience, thus, making the parade likely 2-3x's longer for all those that want to pause the forward progression in order to perform.

[@shawnstanford527]

Best to believe Macy's will be calling soon

[@ossier2796]

It was cold for us in So Cal, I know those girls were cold before they started marching. It probably started at about 49 degrees and a high of 70. There are lots of floats, bands and horses and this is the grand daddy of all parades, televised on several tv networks.

[@Always_Meeka]

They are use to it. As a former dancer, once you begin marching and dancing you warm up. The worst part can be standing still for a long time.

[@Gerald-y1g]

Aaaaaaggghhhh, that was just a lil' quick quickie of what this awesome HBCU show band is capable of doing, at any given moment. I hope this "stop to perform" now becomes a standard procedure because the 🌎 viewing audience obviously loves being entertained by great show bands.

[@brodrickquick4603]

At 17:34, I've marched in several parades back in college. There were a couple of State inaugural parades, but I don't remember a stop and showcase area. But nothing ever this big, so I may not know what I'm talking about.

[@lsubandtrumpet2014]

I was in LSUs Band. I love LSU and Southern's Band. But JSU did well for HBCUs and I'm proud of them! When SU went there few years ago, they did awesome too! Plus it hurts when I hear other people talk bad about Southern's Band or LSU's Band. These people work hard and have long days. Let me tell you. The worst band is a band who doesn't prepare and lacks committment amd trust.

[@ejtaylor73]

I'm a lover of music and marched in DCI, I know how hard and dedication members have. I enjoy ALL bands, no matter how big or small or what style they have. They have one job, entertain their audience, they do that, they succeeded.

[@creh2330]

White suits were doing their jobs, but the Boom did Thee job. 😻 Can’t wait to see them, this evening. 🥰💙🔥🐅

[@Still_I_Ride]

Maybe they didn't 'mess it up' for HBCUs, but perhaps underscored that these universities practice these kinds of things that are a part of the culture, therefore facilitators of the parade should expect it and integrate it into their time schedules. Norfolk State stopped for like 5 minutes.

[@ejtaylor73]

I think you are overlooking that the parade is NATIONALLY televised and required to be kept on a strict schedule so that ALL of the bands get to show what they can do. They know the corner is where the press box is and they will be televised there, plan an eye catching routine for that spot while continuing to move forward so everyone gets a chance to be seen. When the time scheduled for broadcasting is up, it's off the air, and any bands near the end don't get their day on t.v. any more. If they make an exception for one band, they need to make it for ALL and they don't have the time for that in the Rose Parade.

[@Still_I_Ride]

@@ejtaylor73 I'm not suggesting an exception, I'm talking about integrating this into the timeframe.

[@ejtaylor73]

@@Still_I_Ride They would have to increase the broadcasting time, and air time costs money. The more they spend on air time the less they can spend on bands to even be there. I do agree bands should get more notariety there, it's such a prestigious honor to be invited, just to be seen for 30 seconds, doesn't seem very prestigious. But in order to give it to them, they would have to lower the number of bands in the parade. It is the Rose Parade too, it's all about the floats (Not for me, I only watch for the bands). I think once a band is selected (They're selected over a year in advance), they could ask to stop and do a SHORT performance, so it can be worked into the schedule well in advance, and if other bands didn't ask, it's their own fault they didn't get to. Maybe they should start broadcasting Bandfest where the bands do have the time to get out and show off all they can do. I still think JSU was great, even if they caused a bit of controversy for it, but what doesn't cause controversy now-a-days, everyone gets offended by everything, so let them, and let JSU go out and show their hard work and dedication to entertaining their audience. You have a great day Bud.

[@Askanison29]

Aht! Aht! The Legions stop was planned and it was 13 minutes.

[@Still_I_Ride]

@@Askanison29 Oh, dang. Didn't realize it was that long. That's a whole concert. Wonder how they pulled that off..

[@jacihenley34]

I think i watched this every day after I saw the parade.. They made all HBCUs proud. Norfolk State did an amazing job last year. But this was another level!!

[@demariocunningham9341]

A whole another level

[@TheCut2009]

This is white folks try soul food for the first time. 🤣 They like omg this was so good

[@Askanison29]

KillaKev is the best. He did beginning to end coverage for the Legion when they did the parade. That guy be working. Jackson sounds fantastic!

[@jamesyourse6611]

Parade was broadcasted and the record companies paid for those featured artists. The Japanese HS band did a breakdown but never stopped. It was a broadcast TV issue. ABC went to commercial on them after about 30 seconds. ABC calls the shots.

[@OliviaBucklibby]

They kept their energy up for the whole parade...love it

[@TheOriginalXultar]

Sometimes you gotta take the opportunity regardless of someone in a Michael Jackson suit yelling in ya face.

[@3Sevenmedia]

Remember, the Spartan Legion, two years ago did the same thing and gave the people a show! BEHOLD!! Yes, the rules are clear, and there is no stopping.

[@aliveandwell3958]

BEHOLD! 💚💛

[@JY601]

It’s so many great HBCU bands you have to take advantage of the opportunity and make a statement when you get there, you might not get another call anytime soon. From a song selection standpoint and showmanship. I love how everyone pushing the culture forward. I want Netflix to get It right and get these hbcu bands a show and when they do you guys go all out

[@ossier2796]

They were fabulous 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Yeah The Sonic Boom

[@gizmo8952]

I'm a MMH. Sonic Boom, you represented the SWAC very well. You can tell practice was not wasted. I did not see nor hear fatigue with this band. You guys were awesome. 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@lovelylady648]

I loved every moment so happy my son got a chance to perform it was just so Beautiful to Sonic Boom in this Parade ❤

[@tanmem.5028]

LUV DA BOOM!! SONIC BOOM will always bring the energy of the ancestors! We aint messed up sh!t, made it memorable and hyped that boring ass parade up! FIRED UP J-STATE! FIRED UP! HEY!

[@SANDY-k7v]

Yessss, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 💥💙💥

[@TheChosenJamaican]

Nope, they nailed it. JSU knows how to entertain and please crowds. They have mastered it.

[@shirleyalston3074]

I keep rewinding and watching…YYYEEESSS!!!🫶🏿👌🏿🫶🏿

[@ettataplin1921]

I am a proud "Thee I Luv" - Jackson State University Alumni and I was and am very proud of the band and the leadership of the band. It is what we do as HBCU's; we entertain the people. So incrediably proud of the Sonic Boom of the South and their showmanship! They look like they entertained the people from the beginning to the end of the parade.

[@SonicBoomC98]

idk how any could not notice those banner girls. that's exactly what you would be thinking if you saw them in person up close. The DM squad came up with our style when Darryl Shaw was a Drum Major. There were 4 DMs when I originally joined the BOOM. I have to go back and see how many there were when I first started watching the band in high school. They claim that only certain bands are supposed to stop. They say NSU was approved to stop and be observed. The white tux lady looked kind of crazy having to speed up LOL. It's funny they wanted to close the gap, when parades always have a point where you almost stop and you lose the gaps.We all watched this parade on TV. No one thought anything seemed off schedule with the game. Technically the band was already stopped at that point. There are always points in a parade where you're not moving forward. You saw the white tuxes stop them. They just tried to squeeze as much as possible in the little time they had. Maybe they went over a little, but they got it all back in sync

[@justinelliott5940]

They brought the show and did what they were supposed to do!!

[@domhur]

I mean Norfolk did the same thing last year. So what did the officials expect 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Blackice0318]

Exactly

[@Tri.dawg1]

It hit like Jackson state tho

[@Blackice0318]

@@domhur and Norfolk had a whole production, i think the difference was the line up tho, they had the Legion after that country chick performed, they stopped the parade for her and the Legion took advantage of it and did a whole spirit mix, they set if ya ask me

[@leoncarter7798]

Norfolk State was asked to perform in front of the grandstand. Performance was timed for about 10 mins. and practiced several weeks before the parade. There are clips of NSU practicing for the grandstand performance. While NSU performed in front of second grandstand, a singer performed in front of first grandstand. Everyone was in sync.

[@mophilightning]

@@leoncarter7798 You jumped on THEE I LOVE’s vid talking about what another school’s PREVIOUS performance WAS NOT the topic of discussion only to prove what? If it’s too much for you to congratulate instead of “slick” hate, just stfu. As if “we” don’t face enough hate from people who don’t look like us only to get the brunt of it from people who do…. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@ossier2796]

This was the best band at the Rose Parade 🌹Awesome

[@sueannsmith7720]

Just look at those plumes waving in the air‼️🤗🥰❤️

[@Bigwill4real2008]

They sound amazing!!!

[@Molly-rq9gi]

I love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@panamanianman1]

Just a theory; all the past HBCU bands since 2016 have performed in front of that very press box.

[@ejtaylor73]

How many of them asked for permission and were given the opportunity because it could be worked into the schedule and not just decide to do it on their own.

[@panamanianman1]

@@ejtaylor73 True. Cause when I went back I saw that Albany performed at a different press box

[@MARLONdaman]

MAN IT TAKES TOP PHYSICAL CONDITIONING TO MARCH THAT FAR CONSISTENTLY AND PERFORM AT TOP NOTCH EXECUTION!👈🏿👍🏾✊🏿

[@keithpal]

Two HBCUs that I remember doing the Rose the same year was FAMU and Alabama State University. I was there in the Orange and Green section.

[@HoratioMitchell]

So there's never been more than one HBCU band at this parade.The first was Mississippi Valley State in 1965.

[@michaelcarter7553]

MITCH YOURE RIGHT MY PAW MARCHED THAT ONE.....

[@eljjr130]

I'm in my 50's i'm from northeast Mississippi this is nothing new Jackson State has been and will always be at the top of marching bands entertainment

[@TheTshay33]

Im quite sure they will be back. The ratings were higher and conversations were had because of them. I’m happy they finished what they started. you’re right it would have been a disaster, and they would’ve been laughed at through out the land. Kudos to JSU director for ignoring the call. finishing what you start, Pay the price later. 💙💙💙 it was magnificent.💙💙💙💯

[@tomekaminorpharmdrph.9908]

My JSU!!! Proud Alumni!

[@jeanch123]

Yes, it was impromptu, but Dr. Little, the Director of Bands stated that the president of the Tournament of Roses parade sent him a message saying “You guys were the best band there;” that he had never had this much praise being song about a band since he has been affiliated with the parade. So it all worked out….

[@deekwilliams3255]

I love their drum majors. Them and Southern are my favorites.

[@user-if4df7lk1z]

Thank you JSU!!!

[@DeborahMcIntosh-i1k]

That sound! That tone quality, that harmony, that coordination! That that beauty, decorum and presentation Excellent!!! 😊❤

[@marlonneal7381]

Do you, Jackson State! I aint mad at you!!! BOOM!!

[@thought22331]

Tears, they killed it🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@BlueBEASTCreations]

Most bands should’ve been doing this. The floats should just keep going but the Bands should stop and showcase.

[@linedanzer4302]

Maybe after this - since the crowd LOVED it - they may change their formula for the parade.

[@ejtaylor73]

@@linedanzer4302 Wouldn't count on it. It's nationally televised, the longer it's on air the more money it costs. If they're spending their entire budget on air time, they're not going to be able to afford to have any bands in the parade.

[@dcaggie101]

They still did an amazing job regardless … The parade folks love every HBCU band that comes so that’s nothing new. It’s time to let the issue rest…We’ll see in the years to come if this will have a negative affect on other HBCUs

[@MrLANKY04]

7:28 Now y'all tell me what DM Squad is competition for J5??

[@rosemarydonerson7720]

Southern marched in the Roses before the pandemic. I’m a graduate(1971) of S.U.Jackson killed it- gotta give it to them.

[@daytoniabraison6103]

Jackson State showed they ass in California and I love it 💙🤍