Highlighting The Cardinal Divas of SC, USC's first Majorette dance team

[@miss_libra_chick5043]

Congrats ladies....embrace your culture no matter the location. I hate that people feel the need to gatekeep from other blk women because of a location.

[@fischook1238]

The Cardinal Divas are so talented. They definitely belong at USC and everyone is richer for it. I went to USC and I am white. This was long overdue. They work so hard and it is an art form. Great to see. It adds more culture to USC. I fully support them 100 %.

[@peachmari]

I love it! The majorette style is so fun and invigorating. Having it on the west coast makes it so much easier to FINALLY see these girls live. Thank you Cardinals and USC❤🖤❤🖤❤🖤

[@randyscott3386]

It's about time ! I LOVE IT !

[@thechesterfamily9525]

I support. Where can I buy merch?

[@mikDubb]

When black athletes started being recruited by PWI's was the downfall of HBCU's. If all PWI's start having majorettes will more black women choose them over HBCU's? Many attend HBCU's because of the difference in culture.

[@davidsandoval8398]

What happened to usc tradition?

[@Nemodog]

So much joy and talent!!!! Take it to the field!!!!! 🏉♥👯

[@ixel_4x]

I LOVE IT. This is LONG OVERDUE

[@cinnamonstar808]

no it has colonizers energy.

[@melindasaddler559]

I have a question, why did they separate themselves from the band? They want to preform, they are not down on the field with the band. Are they not representing the school?

[@catwoman7694]

You don’t know how the majorettes dance team works 😅

[@melindasaddler559]

@@catwoman7694 Normally they do. I was in band in high school. They are apart of the band, just like color guard. Plus, that is how it is at other schools.

[@bfoster7643]

Congratulations -- keeping it going. Enjoyed the vibe.

[@kimscott7269]

As long as you allow all dancers to tryout and you don’t discriminate then why not? We can all appreciate eachothers cultures and history and learn together and that would be a beautiful thing. This is in our backyard and my daughter is one of only two white girls on a predominantly black cheer squad and she is 100% embraced and loves her team. When we all work together, the end result is really awesome.

[@farcinue]

This is great, but I bet USC will showcase it as how “diverse” their institution is while also not providing funding support or inviting them to dance on the field. I graduated from USC and worked as an adjunct prof there. Reputation and image is everything, at the cost of scandals and crime with the football team, medical staff, deans, etc.

[@lennyscumwage]

Let's hope not! They're great. Also contrary to what the entire media are saying USC is not a PWI. It's 29 percent white. All the more reason to fund the majorettes!

[@glennveneracion4844]

Love me some Cardinal Divas ! More power to you family ! Much love and respect to all of you ! Fight On ! ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@sc230mb]

Beautiful women inside and out. Keep bringing it.

[@jayjenkins7740]

She means well , and I am happy for her. But if fully embraced by PWIs ,there will be little mention of its HBCU connection. Example are Elvis and Benny Goodman as king of Rock N Roll , King of Swing , and the Natural Hair Movement. You must now research our involvement.

[@miss_libra_chick5043]

I understand what you mean, but hey are blk women, who are apart of the culture no matter what school they attend, no one can take away from what HBCUs do, their dancers are amongst the most talked about, type in majorette and the HBCUs come up. However, people have to remember, us and we, should embrace what gift we have no matter the location.

[@Applejuice9694]

Yes, you’ll find this culture at HBCU’s, but it was not originated there. High Schools we’re doing it before them.

[@vrjanice2]

Yes, they will eventually claim to be the best at it no matter where and how it originated will be down played.

[@vrjanice2]

@@Applejuice9694 But it was black high schools none the less.

[@alphasports3743]

@@Applejuice9694 What are you that clueless ... it was taught by teachers who went to HBCS's / PWI's / community colleges / professional dancers who the white community would not allow them to play a major role in their dance organization. Parents who could afford to send their children to dance classes because many of the HS didn't have a dance instructor. Some of the early years in the HBCU was like every other majorette dance team. It wasn't until the women who attended special schools of arts they brought it to HBCU's and HS mainly because PWI thought that type of dancing was not appropriate. There have been generations of black women who attended school of the arts shared their gift with black girls and boys and here is why. they didn't want them to go through the struggle they had to just to get noticed especially if they had gone to a PWI who constantly pushed them to the back no matter how gifted they were. No @Good Person it originated with those teachers giving back.

[@lexhandley1069]

i love this. they are doing amazing!

[@chrisp1355]

Really happy for them!

[@TDS927]

They are some imposters. All of their moves are from the Jsettes and Stingettes and other HBCU dancers. They haven't created any new dance counts like the originals, and their dancing is not as good. They have average dance execution. The HBCU squads are much better.

[@AceAlive2]

I love it!!!!! ✌️

[@NBAPumpItUp]

Love it! Celebrate and be proud of their passion for dance and their bodies. Now we need to get NBA teams that have cut dance teams to bring them back too.

[@angieleigh2055]

YES PLEASE!!!! GO BEAUTIFUL DIVAS 😍❤💖

[@mr.millionaire4570]

Not only do I feel more comfortable going to USC games, but you get to see more sexiness now and that's a plus. now all we need is more seats in the stadium.

[@ashiengher131]

Go ladies! And ...gentleman choreographer!

[@ADAM_NORMAN_AND_MELODY]

This is so so cool....

[@traceyd6022]

Go girls USC💋💋🖐🏾

[@shlepmessing8703]

This is racist.

[@andrewiskb24]

Why they in the stands tho

[@miss_libra_chick5043]

Because they are majorettes

[@andrewiskb24]

@@miss_libra_chick5043 oh ok

[@beyourself2444]

Dumb question

[@andrewiskb24]

@@beyourself2444 why ?

[@azizip171]

@andrewiskb24, apart from whether Black people and/or non-Black people like the idea of USC, a predominately White institution (PWI), having a group of dancers who strive to perform like HBCU majorettes [without a marching band that performs the same kind of music and has the same type of styles that HBCU bands are known for], is the fact that this USC majorette group isn't an auxiliary of the USC band. At historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) majorettes are an officially recognized auxiliary of the university's marching band. As such, the majorette group dances in front of the band during parades and dances (struts) in front of the band into and out of the arena for football games. When the football game is being played, as an officially recognized auxiliary of the university's marching band, the majorettes perform in the stands in front of the band and perform in the field with the band during half time. None of this is the case for this USC majorette group. That's why in the video members of that group said that they hope that their group will be invited to perform (with the marching band) in the field (during half time).

[@AprilMartinChartrandMS]

They were just on the Jennifer Hudson Talk Show. They did really well. Great history being revived in a new way and in a new space.

[@Applejuice9694]

“HBCU Culture?” “Originated at HBCU’s” in the 60’s?” - Not hardly. HBCU’s did not invent this form of dancing. High School, and other pre college institutions were doing these types of dances well before HBCU’s and they are still doing it. The High Schools in Chicago has always had dance squads and “culture.”

[@Kingtrellis]

But it’s true. Research this

[@alejandroabreha4516]

Chicago? Nigga please ain’t shit goin on in Chicago that’s not goin on in the South

[@larryeryder]

You MIGHT want to look at HBCU DANCE TEAMS and look atbTHE CARDINAL DIVAS and walk that statement back! Their WHOLE DEMEANOR AND STYLE is NOTHING but a CARBON COPY of HBCU DANCE TEAMS! STOP THE CAP! Seriously...knock it off!

[@PhilLamX]

I love it! Keep going...

[@bizzy50]

KEEP IT UP! They mad cuz they gotta wait a while to figure out how to steal it from us 😂

[@vrjanice2]

We are mad because we know that they are eventually going to take it.

[@bizzy50]

@@vrjanice2 They too stiff to buck right lol. That's why I love bucking.

[@junkboxxxxxx]

PWI? Is this a thing now?

[@shlepmessing8703]

It is if you're black and need something new to cry about.

[@amimi92]

This has always been a thing. That’s why HBCUs (historically black colleges/universities) were created starting nearly two centuries ago since universities/colleges refused to accept black students back then. I’m sorry you’ve been living under a rock this entire time.

[@kakashi_hatake2364]

@@shlepmessing8703 pwi has BEEN an acronym. What’s wrong with it? Go do some homework

[@tanishawalls8689]

@@shlepmessing8703 PWI is an acronym utilized in academia for decades. It's origins are actually from white institutions to differentiate college and universities from black colleges and universities. My first encounter with it was when my white counselor in high school told me my grades and test scores were high enough that I didn't have to attend an HBCU but could go to a PWI. I knew what an HBCU was but not the later.

[@beyourself2444]

PWI has always been an acronym just like HBCU

[@StaciBlu]

If you want HBCU culture then go to a HBCU🙄

[@JoJo_dazia]

Use that same logic for a lot of other things. Example: if you want the harmed shake you must go to Harlem.

[@yolandaochoa8895]

Good for them!!! They deserve to be on that field!

[@tabrewster2063]

Congratulations!

[@ta-sheenatolbert6583]

I love it 💕

[@lemar5580]

💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥🔥Fight Fight on ✌️

[@williamanderson4862]

I love it..

[@shlepmessing8703]

Of course you do. You're black. Nevermind that it's racist.

[@aviissac2628]

All THE BLESSINGS BLACK GIRLS

[@donnajenkins9943]

Yes 🔥 💕💕💕💕💕

[@davidtodd5915]

Thank God. They got skills and they covered up. Get it!!! Yes!!!

[@davidsandoval8398]

Can we get mariachi dancers too

[@glennveneracion4844]

Very cool !

[@anythinggoesvideospart-2242]

BRING IT ON

[@Bavariablanco]

they look beautiful and classy. They don't have it all hanging out like LIZZO

[@jonnarobinson7541]

USC has black women on their song team. I believe they also have a dance team. I support the other girls being able to perform in some capacity but not to intrude on other dancers simply because they are black.

[@jamesmartinez1633]

Can a white girl join an all black dance team?

[@docmadi96]

Yes lmao

[@landinkevin32]

Love it !!!

[@deshawnkelly4959]

YES!!!!

[@hovz-zo8lf]

Joy Benedict is fine.

[@kyshac81]

They actually need a band.

[@lukelucas8112]

This will be forgotten in a year or 1!

[@peff7913]

Can't keep nothing to yourself .

[@chubbypekingese]

“PWI” isn’t a thing. I wonder if the dance troop will be required to diversify.

[@ASocialCommentary]

It is a thing though...just by the very definition of the phrase "predominantly white institution." These are institutions that are predominantly white...

[@chingonbass]

it's a thing to black supremacist, it's how black people justify being racist

[@sandramarshall8127]

THOSE BORN INTO PRIVILEGE ALWAYS DEBATE WHETHER THOSE WHO WERE NOT DESERVES EQUALITY AND TO THOSE ACCUSTOMED TO PRIVILEGE EQUALITY ALWAYS FEELS LIKE OPPRESSION!”

[@littlesame]

HBCU dances are better but they’re making their own identity, however no on performing on the field, their routines are repetitive

[@cinnamonstar808]

no!

[@winstonsmith5090]

what a beautiful culture....lol....I think our national dance should be twerking....lol

[@Catstaxxxx]

Black girl magic at USC ! YUPP!!

[@Villanelle2k24]

But… HBCU dance teams utilize a more sophisticated jazz style at football games. They are absolutely NOT a traditional dance line, more like a step team/Pom Pom squad… minus the Poms. And the attire is bland… NEXT! 😂😅

[@miss_libra_chick5043]

smh...lol, it is so much more than jazz involved in it...ever seen the other teams "buck" what these girls have dont on some of the clips.

[@larryeryder]

THANK YOU!

[@c.1211]

Good for them! USC needs an all white cheerleader team. It goes both ways. Im noticing that there's less white people in commercials, what's going on????🤔😳

[@kenneth7768]

This is cool. I hope other Predominantly Woke Institutions will do the same.

[@grobanite4ever85]

Why do you have to add the word woke.

[@kenneth7768]

@@grobanite4ever85 because I’m sly.

[@northernbohemianrealist]

I don't understand the controversy. Fat girls should be able to twerk in public, too.

[@Catstaxxxx]

N the racism in the comments WEIIIRRRDDDDD like out in the open? Ur not ashamed?

[@beyourself2444]

You live in a racist country, ain’t you not ashamed

[@NativeisElla]

This is so wrong

[@brucewatson1317]

Please start teaching the PW people how to dance.

[@chingonbass]

this isn't dancing

[@13bcoffee]

I am not a fan of this for different reasons but I do agree that this should not be imported to PWI's. My main problem with this is how this comes off. I have seen dancers like this at games and they come off looking like strippers. These women are at these colleges to get an education and not to shake their booties half naked to large crowds and TV.

[@sybersaint7604]

Not pretty.

[@beyourself2444]

So was chicken and waffles, Prince and rap. Your kind used to hate those too

[@nothingleft2lose-]

Does this have anything to do with being black? The report didn't really make that clear....? PWI? JFC! ... As long as we're making it all about race.... I feel bad for them.... Their so oppressed... If only they were allowed to be "black" at a PWI and express their 'blackness'.... err ...But wait.... 🤔 ... Their students at USC and promoted and celebrated as a "black'" dance troupe... sooo what more do they want? Apparently to be featured on the field with the band as a "black" group... Ehhh Ok (cuz only black people can move that way?)... Got it ... Would love to see how a promoted 'white' dance troupe celebrating their 'whiteness' would be reported by the media... The current landscape we live in is just.... 😬.... Someone protect me... I need a safe space... 😭 😢 Perhaps they could have just tried our for the cheerleading squad and brought their moves there?.... Nahh... Put together a racial identity dance troupe... Buy some sexy revealing outfits.... Do some simple (out of sync) choreography in the stands filming yourself... Then post to youtube is clearly the move... then just call up the simp local media station, play the victim card and boom... clearly the winning play! It's all about who can shout about being the biggest victim to get that Internet clout! Nicely played..... Nicely played.... They'll be on the field next week. Guaranteed! ... Then they can all spread their message about how the man is "oppressing" them.

[@TheWorldisSoDivided]

Black only

[@fryedezyre7938]

Aren't you just bitter and bruised by Evolution 🤔

[@sandramarshall8127]

Normoyle McBrunson Did USC cancel the cheerleading and the flag group? Those are the PWI traditional performances during a game at most Predominantly white institution. From 1965 to 2022 all that was available on theses campuses across our nation, then, one (1) week of equality and YOU ARE LOSING YOUR MIND! Crying, whining and complaining! 🤦‍♀️ “Those born into privilege always debate whether those who were not deserves equality and to those accustomed to privilege equality always feels like oppression!” Think about it!🤦‍♀️

[@tanishawalls8689]

You wrote an entire dissertation about something you have no familiarity with. It would help if you did some research on the matter before you went full blast spouting your flawed conspiracy theories regarding black culture. The dance style originates from Southern Bands specifically those at HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities - that were created because Blacks couldn't attend traditionally white colleges and universities). I don't go to USC but I've gone to a PWI and for non-white students there usually isn't a lot of representation for other students culturally in bands.

[@nightwing_ad2415]

Man, USC is ghetto af!

[@glennveneracion4844]

And we loooove it !

[@glennveneracion4844]

Wazzup hata ???