Swedish couple reacts to - Southern University Human Jukebox & Dancing Dolls!

[@Tinaisme865]

Black Americans is often criticized for being proud of our accomplishments and culture we have established here in America. We really appreciate your content in helping others and educating them on our beautiful talents thats often overlooked or merged into everyone’s culture. Black America sending love. 🇺🇸❣️

[@tiamarrow6366]

It’s really us black women who get criticized the most. If you watch women’s basketball specifically college basketball, you might remember last year when LSU won the national championship against Iowa. LSU received so much hate for winning, and celebrating their win. LSU is also a predominantly black university, and the basketball team is predominantly black…..Iowa is predominantly white. The main uproar was about now former LSU athlete Angel Reese doing a hand gesture during the game towards Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, and even though Angel is a national champion…..she’s been harassed and threatened for just being confident and being herself.

[@marcus_harris38]

@@tiamarrow6366last year was South Carolina that won. LSU was the year before last.

[@nathanmyles3785]

@@tiamarrow6366 Don't do that, black people period have been on the wrong side of terror here for over 400 years, not just the women. Stop with the separation stuff, don't tell these people that.

[@tanithschneider3051]

I’m a white girl- like white as they come but I love learning about other cultures. The world is a beautiful spectrum of every shade of nude! Keep sharing. Keep being proud! You should be! Beautiful people and so much talent and joy!

[@LUX_8]

​@@tiamarrow6366Exactly!

[@kamivenus753]

Black Americans are proud! Thank you for show casing our culture for the internet and world and you didn't insult anyone , your reaction to our culture was heart touching!

[@malloryparent8555]

It’s sad that you feel the need to say that they didn’t insult anyone. No one should ever expect to be insulted. It’s a sad world where people aren’t treated equally. ❤️❤️

[@Mary-us8jb]

@@malloryparent8555 They didn't. Have you tried scrolling down and reading the other comments, if not, please feel free to do so.

[@malloryparent8555]

@@Mary-us8jb I know R&C didn’t insult anyone. I said that it’s a sad day when anybody would not be surprised to be insulted for their culture.

[@MrCoreyCW1]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@robertprice6830]

Black Americans should be proud. You have fought for 400 years here to not only survive but to thrive as well. Against all odds.

[@nalignmentwlifehealinglife]

This is African-American culture in America. The music and dancing sets us apart from other Universities. HBCU's are amazing at this.

[@TheRealBAP]

Black American culture specifically. Hence the B in HBCU. African American is an umbrella term

[@mariz_mariz]

@@TheRealBAP It's changing. Immigration is making it harder to continue using African American...we're not African either so a lot are started to delineate more so we can distinguish our ethnic group from the black immigrant populations.

[@mariahill2788]

I'm not sure if you know that we are not African Americans.We have to stop using that.Every time we use those things we put curses on our self.We're not black.We didn't come from a slave trade Those are all lies and people need to get that information and stop pushing the lies

[@freethinkinmelanin6795]

@@mariz_mariz “black” immigrant groups only see themselves as black when it’s convenient. Why would you be “black” in a country that doesn’t even speak English??? It’s crazy how much the world lets Europeans control them. Edit: now days most people are automatically taught English in developed countries so they speak it but it’s not their native language and therefore why would they be referring to any of their citizens as “black”?

[@KaylaMarieQ]

@@mariz_marizthe distinction is we dont use a specific country. African americans arent the same as a Nigerian American.

[@PrissyPoodle1922]

I'm a graduate of a HBCU which stands for historical Black colleges and universities. They were formed after slavery was ended in the US to educate the freed slaves. We couldn't attend predominantly White universities. HBCUs created so much pride for Black communities. Just a little piece of history.

[@anndeecosita3586]

Some HBCUs predate Emancipation. Remember that not all black people in the USA were enslaved leading up to the Civil War. In fact some had left to establish Liberia.

[@mariz_mariz]

@@anndeecosita3586 Of course there were some who were emancipated prior to the civil war. Then there was also a free population but their numbers were very small. Those who left to establish Liberia were descendants of former slaves who had gotten their freedom before 1865 for different reasons.

[@user-qd1on1ko7i]

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[@user-qd1on1ko7i]

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[@elegantempress1395]

Yes! I always talk about how proud I am that my great-grandfather was Dean at one of the top HBCUs 🥰

[@tattypoo]

8:18 Just to be clear, Kayla Pittman (the captain, girl in front) became a dancer for Beyonce’s homecoming and was featured in Lemonade after she graduated.

[@daChosenone3]

Wat da name of da video she in

[@777dbell]

Amazing 🤗😍

[@endigosun]

Shut up… oh wowww, I didn’t know that! That’s AMAZING! 🤩 I ❤ Beyoncé for giving so many ppl a break to start their careers!!

[@TSB43]

@@endigosunI doubt it was beyonce who gave her the opportunity. Her merits and talents put her in position to audition and easily win the part because she’s a knock out.

[@endigosun]

@@TSB43 She’s definitely a “knockout”, but I don’t think that negates the fact that Beyoncé was the person who gave her that particular opportunity.

[@brendaaverett4339]

Southern University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I used to live near Baton Rouge. Their band is top notch, They often perform at professional sporting events and in parades at Easter, Christmas, etc. They are really something to watch.

[@Lostgenerationdegenerates]

Majority of my family graduated from either Southern or LSU. Proud to be from BR. Currently living in Texas now!

[@Lyvette2000]

Their Motto is “Often immitated but never duplicated” they perform throughout the game. It was the best games I’ve ever attended.

[@ceeohelle19]

💙💛💙💛 My alma mater!

[@SusanHL]

Same! I'm from Kansas, but lived in Denham Springs from '03 - '12 - LOVED seeing this band and dance team at parades, events, etc., they're amazing!!

[@user-ii3vn8tn3q]

👏👏👏

[@victoriachantelle9897]

You didn't insult anyone. We're all learning.

[@ninagates1561]

I am always in awe of American black culture. It is one of the most unique cultures in the world. There is nothing like it, and so many across the world are inspired by it. Also, DIGGING the WVU shirt!!! Go Eers!!!

[@babyg7796]

What’s crazy is you’re one of the 1st non-black ppl(I’m assuming, if you’re not I’m sorry!) who thinks blacks have culture. So many ppl try to tell us black Americans have no culture because we’re descendants of slaves in a foreign land. But clearly…we’ve created a form of culture for us.

[@ellarweegadsden8483]

That was a nice thing to say. Thanks

[@user-zj5ny5qs9t]

I’m from Louisiana and live about 50 miles from Southern University. This video does not truly depict why they are called the Human Jukebox. Check out videos of their halftime shows. The band members not only have to know how to precision march, but they also must know how to DANCE.

[@1manarmy889]

I agree I wished they had a better video to react to

[@LMmccallL57]

The song is "Can You Stand the Rain" by New Edition. The dancers have to memorize several routines that they can perform immediately at any time. During the dance competitions/battles, the lead dancer will start a routine, and if she thinks the next routine she has in mind will beat the other team, she'll do approximately an eight count move, like moving her left hand a certain way on so many counts, then her left leg, etc, then the rest of the girl's must immediately recognize what routine she's setting up, just by those few memorized moves. She'll pause for a second as they catch the beat of the song, and they all perform the routine. The high energy dance battles can get intense. I used to watch a reality show called "Bring It" which features "The Dancing Dolls" of Jackson, Mississippi with coach Dianna Williams. She now owns the name of "The Dancing Dolls" for her business. Girls begin at age five or six at her school. She has one in Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. I didn't care for all of cursing/swearing on the show, but seeing the girls dancing is entertaining. I was a majorette at a young age, but I was on squads that twirled batons. I played clarinet and cymbals in marching band, depending on the event and where I was needed, (cymbals are so heavy!) and played clarinet in the orchestra. I'm African American/black and though I didn't attend any HBCU, (mine was a more diverse school of many cultural backgrounds) but my niece and some other relatives and friends attended one. Black colleges and universities are also known for their sorority and fraternity step shows and induction ceremonies. During high school, juniors and seniors (11th and 12th grade) gear up to be accepted into fraternities or sororities, and college students came to my school to perform step shows, marching band and dance performances. It was a new experience for many white students at my school because it was a fairly small population of black students, so they hadn't been introduced to the culture of black universities. Stepping is taken from South African mine workers of years ago. The workers wore rubber boots... gum boots known as Wellies in parts of Europe. The men were forced to work in hazardous conditions barefoot in the mud and water, but were eventually given the boots. They would slap the boots as if they were drums to signal and "talk" to each other, and would also sing and clap when possible. Keeping it going, it became the inspiration for stepping and step shows. *Edited to add - The Magic City Classic, held in Birmingham, AL at Legion Field, is a very popular football game in Alabama, as it features big rivals, the Alabama State Hornets vs Alabama A&M (agricultural & mechanical) Bulldogs. I live a little over an hour away from Legion Field, and though I've been to a tailgate party for this game, I've never seen them play in person. My grandmother attended yearly during the 1970s and 1980s, and when she and other adults dressed for the event, they would wear some of the finest clothing such as suits and well-tailored coats for the men, and women in heels, semi formal to formal pant suits or tea length dresses, jewelry and fur coats, when wearing fur was more acceptable. My grandmother gave me one of her furs, and my grand-aunt gave one of hers to my mom. These precious ladies are all deceased, and I still have the coats in the back of the closet. Many people would stay in a hotel and change into their finest outfits for going to restaurants and clubs after the game, but some would dress up to attend the game. They had tailgating parties in the parking lot the night before the game, and the day of. This year's game is October 26, 2024.

[@tater19981976]

I used to live in Birmingham, and my friends would always (and still do) tailgate for the game! I left Alabama 15 years ago and still fly in for the Magic City Classic when I can. I was there last year. So much fun!!

[@LMmccallL57]

@@tater19981976 It's pretty cool that you still travel to make the game. 🙂 Do people still dress up when attending the game? I've heard that the nightlife after the game was amazing, but that was many years ago. I have older relatives who come in from out of state to attend, too, and some have even moved back to Alabama after years of living elsewhere, and it's now easier for them to get to the game. One of my cousins who was like a brother to my mom, would fly in from California to Gadsden, where we live, to attend their class reunion in July, and fly back for the game. They'd go to ballgames, amusement parks, or just riding and listening to great music in the car. They loved living young and enjoying themselves. Sadly, they're both deceased, now. I'm just glad they were able to enjoy life while they could.

[@LMmccallL57]

@traveline52 I wasn't saying it was directly from South African boot dancers. I said it's "taken", as in influenced by. There have been influences from other people and locations to build up the dance, but this African boot dancing is what was told to me by heads of two black colleges when they visited my high school, and is what I've seen in documentaries.

[@dforte6195]

What she said

[@ES2990]

@@LMmccallL57 How would South Africans even influence us in the 1800s? I'm really not sure why that was said when we have our very own stepping tradition right here in America that stems from slavery. Drums were banned in many places so during ring shouts people would keep the rhythm by other percussive means including stepping, clapping, and hitting parts of their body. This is where the hambone comes from. You can see this in the performance of the Georgia Sea island singers who sang spirituals the way they were sung in the 1860s. It's possible that due to groups such as the Fisk Univerisity Jubilee singers touring the world in the 1800s (including South Africa) singing sprituals that it was adopted then. The spirituals were a big influence on South African culture at the time.

[@script2vids]

Most of the fans that attend HBCU football games are there to see and hear the marching. The bands are like celebrities on and off the field. Their heart and soul are exuded in the way they perform and you can feel and become totally absorbed. Music is universal and if we lose our love for music in America, then we will become totally lost and broken. So far, it keeps us sane and unified during football season.

[@CreepToBeast]

I’m a proud HBCU graduate. Thank you guys for sharing and learning our culture!

[@ellarweegadsden8483]

Howard and Morgan in the house!

[@CreepToBeast]

@@ellarweegadsden8483 PV You Know!

[@goddessenergy3445]

Southern University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Texas Southern University is located in Houston, Texas. Two different schools!!! Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge our culture and hard work ❤

[@markaddison4642]

Can't look at Fine black women too long without falling in love. ❤

[@reignsupreme7686]

You peeped that too 😂😂😂

[@sonnyjordan9159]

😂😂😂🫡

[@ReasonablySpeaking9808]

That’s right!❤

[@brandontillery100]

For clarity, Texas Southern is a separate university located in Houston, Texas Southern University and A&M College is the flagship university of the Southern University System, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There ARE multiple Southern Universities in each major city in Louisiana, however the Human Jukebox and Dancing Dolls are the marching band and official dance troupe for Southern University and A&M College.

[@majesticunicorn7941]

Htown native here love my city

[@endigosun]

Remember… Beyoncé highlighted this very proud African-American tradition with her “Homecoming” themed Coachella performance. Thank you guys for sharing in this tradition with us. 🙏🏽

[@conradpfalzgraf]

Here in New Orleans there's an annual event called The Bayou Classic. Featuring Southern and Grambling (HBCU)s it's a football game, battle of the bands ,dance teams etc. A week long meeting of the two schools. Southern University is not affiliated with with other regionally named schools. Both Southern and Gambling are school near Baton Rouge, La.

[@user-zj5ny5qs9t]

Grambling is in north Louisiana, closer to Monroe. The Bayou Classic is a HUGE event. The rivalry between these two universities is crazy! Winning the football game or The Battle of the Bands comes with a year of bragging rights.

[@conradpfalzgraf]

@@user-zj5ny5qs9t thank you, I stand corrected.

[@amberdawnthemjohnsons9908]

🙌🏽🙌🏽. The end of 😂Thanksgiving week belongs to the Classic baybee!

[@FashionableObserver]

@@amberdawnthemjohnsons9908BAYBEEEEEEEE! ❤

[@corimyers4985]

I went to classic as part of a small college tour and was all gung-ho about going to an hbcu but my mother said no. I was all set to take my own daughter but COVID ruined all of that. It’s an experience like no other. My whole life before that moment I had never been completely surrounded by my own people. I know African Americans will get this. I remember looking around and I exhaled. Knowing no one was going to hurt me or call me slurs or accuse me of…anything. I was able to just be. This does not happen to black Americans often. To be black in America means always being on guard, because it can cost you your life if you’re not.

[@matthewmarzani332]

Incredible! Such talent and energy. And wow are they stunningly beautiful.

[@googleme7754]

You are doing a beautiful job. Everyone has to learn. The two universities that are competing are Southern University of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Texas Southern University of Houston Texas. (Southern v. Texas Southern). The song is "Can You Stand The Rain" by New Edition, an R&B singing group. The marching bands play contemporary R&B, pop and gospel music while they are sitting in the stadium seats and the dancers are there to interpret the songs and visually entertain the crowd while the football game is being played. The crowd is very enthusiastic about the music and sings along and/or gets up and dances or cheers. The rival band on the other side of the stadium plays songs as well and the two bands indulge in a sort of "battle" where the crowds determine who is more entertaining. At halftime, the two bands and their auxiliary performers (dancers, flag twirlers, etc.) perform. The bands return to the stadium seats and continue to play intermittently throughout the football game. If the team scores, the band is instrumental in boosting the morale and plays the school's "fight song" and becomes very lively. When the game is over, the two bands usually indulge in what is known as the "fifth quarter" where the bands will go back and forth in a sort of competition with each other. It is very anticipated and this is where bragging rights are established. The bands are an integral part of the football game experience for Black people in the US. After enslavement, the different states enacted many laws specifically prohibiting Black people from being educated, from gathering in groups, restricting their movements, as well as subjecting them to random, state-sponsored violence and death. HBCUs were founded to educate the Black people in the United States because the established universities and institutions were all forbidden to them. Not only were educational institutions forbidden to Black people, but institutions for the education of Black people simply did not exist as it was against the law to educate them. HBCUs have ALWAYS been open to any person who desires to be educated, regardless of race or ethnicity. This is why football games at HBCUs evolved into as much of a social event as a sports event. They were/are quite honestly, one of the few safe spaces for Black people to gather, socialize, exercise, be entertained and be educated. They are very much anticipated and cherished, even by the people in the community who do not attend an HBCU. We wouldn't mind some Swedish cultural lessons as well!

[@miraid06]

Beautifully explained. Couldn’t have done better, myself. I went to school in Hawaii and met a lot of exchange students from Sweden and Denmark when I was there. They were always so genuine and beyond cool. I was supposed to plan a visit but lost contact, sadly. Seeing this channel solidified just how genuine and open Swedes are, to me. As the saying goes…”real recognizes real.”

[@googleme7754]

@@miraid06 Thank you.

[@mamahawk219]

Well said!!! Blessings to you!!!

[@avedee]

Great explanation.

[@ms.rebecca]

Kayla was the queen of emoting & that squad was legendary, so many heavy hitters on it! & the Jukes were jukin! Much love to the jags 🩵💛

[@dforte6195]

Kayla is her name!!!?? Yes...I think I love Kayla❤❤❤❤❤

[@Von-Tega]

As a black American and former member/alumni of a HBCU marching band (Alabama State University Mighty Marching Hornets) I love your reactions. Thank you for shining a light on HBCU bands. Keep up the good work.

[@sivadcrease4804]

Wait until they the stingettes and honey bees!!

[@avedee]

I love the Stingettes.

[@MonicaBoone-ce4mv]

Black America culture is amazing thanks for your international support ! Peace and Blessings !

[@kerbyfab]

One of the best r&B songs of ALL time!!

[@MrCoreyCW1]

New Edition- Can You Stand the Rain

[@MrCoreyCW1]

My hometown of Boston, Massachusetts

[@kaikenjr]

She lovez the band. He loves the dancers.😂

[@donnamcintosh2109]

LOL😂LOL😂

[@MPPG663]

YUP! Lol! The band is amazing, but he's right, there's no way the lead dancer didn't arrest your attention.

[@user-zf8cc5pt1n]

Southern University is an HBCU in Louisiana. You are open and aware and I appreciate your openness. Thank you for highlighting our proud tradition.

[@neonoires]

I am a proud graduate of THEE Southern University and A&M College and I was at this game when it was recorded. I’m so proud to see people reacting to the Human Jukebox. We are very proud of our marching band and this video brings back so many memories.

[@scotton1997]

🩵💛

[@amberdawnthemjohnsons9908]

Majorettes grew up practicing ballet, tapdance, jazz, etc… they are legit! The last band reaction yall did, the 4 guys in the black suits are called drum majors.. you definitely need to check out one that has drum-line solo in it.

[@aliciajames8038]

As an AAMU alumni (90-94) we didn't call them Majorettes( those girl twirled batons ) we called them our dance line (Maroonettes). Can you please explain why they are now called Majorettes ? TY

[@Virgogirl45]

@@aliciajames8038 In southern black high schools and Universities the baton twirlers are usually called Majorettes. Our girls here in Texas are. I was on the pep squad, and I didn't perform out on the field during halftime, but we marched in and out with the band at every game and parade. Best of times.

[@Love_To_Be_Love]

I’m love and incredibly proud of my Black American culture ❤

[@isrealcarr712]

The song is by a iconic black r&b group named NEW EDITION......CAN U STAND THE RAIN

[@johnpennington7107]

When they come into a stadium and leave the stadium there's nothing like the Human Jukebox.

[@kyokitty16]

Y'all only cracking the surface with HBCUs and I love it!

[@unknownel6174]

Thank you so much for what you’re doing in exposing the positive side of black American culture. It’s important to remember that these kids are also students studying in diverse subjects in order to contribute to the global community while they perform and entertain. Southern University is just the name of that specific school. It’s a vague name of a specific and historically rich university.

[@THATGIRLCANREACT]

Omg my uncle Lawrence Jackson was the band director for SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY in Baton Rouge Louisiana 🔥🔥🔥🔥for a long time

[@ronibopshop]

Your uncle is top notch, I am in DC and I have heard of him ❤

[@THATGIRLCANREACT]

@@ronibopshop omg thank you I’m going to tell him lol

[@tinahairston6383]

The song is by the group New Edition. This is pretty calm since they are in the stands. You should check out ones when they are on the field with the band. But also for parades. Check out Texas Southern University "Ocean of Soul" - Thoth Parade - 2022. This shows the band, the dancers, the baton twirlers while they marched/dance along the parade route.

[@carmenjames7807]

I attended Southern University . They have their own socia media channel Human Jukebox Media. This is a pretty old video that never gets old. Trent's channel is good too. Just sharing. Love yall for the support and positive feedback about this culture.

[@ThePhillyspade]

Ive been subscribed for awhile now and i almost fell out my chair when I seen you were reacting to an HBCU band. Brought tears to my eyes that you get a glimpse of the true African American culture because the media only focus on our sub culture which is gangsta rap, drugs, twerking and violence. They don’t represent the majority of us, this is being black and it’s beautiful and so are yall two for stepping out of the box and giving real black culture a chance. Thank you!

[@Cookie-K]

That was really cool! The band sounded great and those young women looked absolutely stunning and moved like water!

[@valerieburris607]

Thank you so much, You need to see Southern University when they played LSU In August 2022 .The half time show is something else.

[@dwightsmithschs4721]

As beginners to HBCU culture, you are doing good just new to the terminology. Great Job!

[@jrdacool1788]

Southern University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Texas Southern University is located in Houston Texas. They are both in the HBCU division called the SWAC (southwestern athletic conference)! I am actually in that video somewhere 😂. The band is called the human jukebox because they can pretty much play anything you would love to hear. Their official KZbin page is called “Human Jukebox Media”, there you can find years of music.

[@rally618]

Marching Bands are so popular in high schools and colleges/universities. They work harder than the athletes. And take pride in it. So awesome to see and hear all of them. All special in their own way.

[@Elacia]

8:57 So Southern University is located here in Louisiana, in the states’ capital city Baton Rouge, it is also we’re LSU is located as well. If you look on the US map Louisiana is on the east side of Texas. I love the fact that y’all are learning about my state’s culture it’s enjoyable for me to watch. The leader in the video is Kayla Pittman, we grew up in the same hometown. This generation of Dancing Dolls is so iconic that people are still watching this 10 years later.

[@NopeUghUghAbsolutelyNot]

The dancing the Dancing Dolls are doing in this video is called Stand Dances. Both marching band majorettes and color guard do them. Usually ranging from 8-16ct dance moves lead by the captain of the squads

[@AW11-e4h]

So much tradition and fun to watch 🇺🇸

[@kennydeez..1774]

🔥🔥This Reaction Was Sooooo Kool. Thank Y'all For Recognizing The Gifts and Talents Of HCBU Bands. Great Great Reactions👍🏾💯💯👍🏾

[@cynthiawinfrey4577]

Texas Southern University and Southern University are 2 different hbcu colleges in different states. Check out the Bayou classic football game battle of the bands between Grambling University and Southern University. This is a huge rival football game yearly about the weekend before Thanksgiving.

[@pageribe2399]

I believe the name of the school is "Grambling."

[@ChandraHampton]

I'm a graduate of Southern University (and I was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana). Thank you for checking it out and being open to learning more about HBCU activities. We are very proud of our rich and historic band culture. The video does it no justice. One day, you must attend a football game in person and watch the band at halftime. In many ways, it feels spiritual and gives you more insight into the African American experience. Thank you and much love to you both! ❤

[@happy24seven]

Love you so much for your kindness and efforts to learn the variety of beauty in the world of music and people.

[@shawtyred1511]

Texas Southern university is an HBCU based in Houston Texas and The Southern University is an HBCU based in Baton Rouge Louisiana

[@suzyware7421]

You should see the Human Jukebox at the Battle of the Bands! It’s a huge event.

[@eastmanwebb5477]

The song "Can You Stand The Rain?" Is by a musical group called "New Edition."

[@imetrajoiner3958]

Also the term “majorette” is a derivative of “major” as in “drum major.” Drum majors are the band leaders who are always out front leading marching, music tempo, and are quite the “show people”! You should watch their performances too! So glad you have found another part of African American culture that is not well known to the outside world. Your joy in watching and sharing this with others is priceless. “Can You Stand The Rain” is a song by the pop group/ R&B New Edition

[@Bellab1x1y1z]

The team captain is a Goddess, she is stunning. Wonderful dancers💖

[@ms.wright2173]

I remember when this video first went viral! What a time to be alive. So glad yall enjoyed it.

[@amandam6263]

Being from Louisiana, we have so many amazing HBCU marching bands, and even some absolutely incredible high school marching bands. There’s honestly nothing like it. ⚜️

[@monicasuzette]

HBCUs were started in America because Black Americans were not allowed to go to white schools..schools were segregated so we started our own..I'm so happy to see how you both appreciate Black American Culture..

[@Tese-n4t]

Thank you for showcasing part of our amazing culture ❤️

[@PAPIQUINLAN]

The school you are watching is called Southern University, which is location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The dancers are known as the dancing dolls who is being led by Kayla Pittman in this video, dances for the school’s band, which is known as the human jukebox. What you are watching is the fifth quarter which is played after the football game when two schools go back to back playing songs, which is why in the title, you seen vs Texas Southern University, which is another HBCU located in Houston, Texas. The song is called. Can you stand the rain by the group known as New Edition.

[@donnab8000]

Thank You, I was a Dancing Majorette in High School and a Cheer Leader in college. There is a difference 😊

[@nrb1989]

Wow, you guy's reaction was so beautiful and pure that's it's brought me to tears. Thank you for seeing the beauty in this part of Black American and American culture ❤. I also went to an HBCU (Howard University) 🙌🏾.

[@K5Kreations]

SU! 💙 💛 💙 💛 💙 💛 My son is an Alum! It’s in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

[@capricornwoman6726]

I definitely did not feel insulted.Your reaction videos are so heartfelt. My extended family is from Louisiana and some have attended Southern. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@MissBrittneyofCourse]

Oh shoot, y'all listened to my suggestion!

[@lindsaytoussaint]

You should watch a step routine next!! Those are AMAZING!!

[@tresboujay]

Can you stand the rain is probably older than you guys but that song never gets old. It’s a beautiful song. Grew up going to HBCU games I miss it! Thanks for sharing.

[@darrylvickers7158]

The Southern University campus is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Southern (Jaguars) are part of SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference. And they are in the "WEST" division. "Can You Stand the Rain" the song the band is playing is a ballad by R&B/pop group New Edition, originally released in 1988. And at many of the HBCU college football games, after the football game ends the two teams school bands conduct "The 5th Quarter" with both bands performing in a friendly back and forth performance competition. If you ever get the opportunity to visit the US and see a live HBCU game with all the pageantry and traditions, it's something you'll never forget! Hope this info helps.

[@Babyshoes777]

J-setting is the dance the girls are doing. It started in our community in the 1970s. Even beyonce uses some of these moves. It’s very cool to see people outside the community check out what we do. 😎❤️

[@Layla.B_]

You a damn lie

[@aliveandwell3958]

This is NOT j-setting.

[@asheswisdom]

As a graduate of SU and JSU, can confirm that this is not J-setting.

[@micheleflanagan5052]

Carol and Recky your vlogs are great!!!!! Keep up the great work❤🥰😍😘!!!! Love ya😉💘!!!

[@script2vids]

All HBCU bands are pound and definitely independent of their respective football team wins and loses. HBCU bands are all winners and are about pleasing the crowds and the crowds love them for what they do on and off the field. The performances are mesmerizing.

[@Jlyles702]

Wow,. That was amazing. I teared up watching. Beautiful performance. Just beautiful. Go Jaguars ! These are all different HBCU’s. Different states and cities. My Family went to Southern University . (Louisiana)

[@TalmorJackson-gz6hg]

All i can tell you guys is come see these bands live and up close. Then you can actually feel the excitement and the energy from all of it.

[@SuperLadyblade]

Texas Southern University is a singular college campus. The choreography of the majorettes are popular for HBCU's. There's also the line formations of the fraternities and soroities (fun to watch as well). I highly suggest watching "YOU CAN'T MAKE A TRUMBONE SING" on George Collier's channel! Sooo cool! Love you guys from Ft. Worth, TX! Congrats on all success and happiness!!!!!

[@1stelement57]

So glad you two are appreciative and got to see this beauty of HBCU culture. I get teary remembering my band college days

[@BrooklynPhenixRising]

Thank you so much for this amazing reaction! As someone who attended The Tuskegee University, all you want is for others to love what you love, and when it comes to our HBCU's our bands represent their University to the fullest!

[@traytraylor9914]

Born and raised in south Georgia. We are very proud of our young talent,from every race . Having a talent, the nerve to put yourself out there is impressive. Speaking from experience of being a high school marching band , it feels like your family.

[@ramonakemp4982]

My daughter in law graduated from SU. And I love this band. I tell her all the time. GO GET UR PEOPLE..THEY SHOWING OUT ONCE AGAIN....PURE EXCELLENCE. So glad u guys enjoyed them. I had that same reaction when I first saw them💙💛

[@ATLAXTA]

Love that you are going down this rabbit hole! 🙂 These HBCU bands are fantastic & don’t get nearly as much attention as they should. I think you guys are the first foreign reactors I’ve seen reacting to HBCU bands. Keep it goin!! ❤

[@auroraseyets8516]

It was completely gorgeous💕 I went to an HBCU and I'm like you Carol, I would go to the games only for the show. I couldn't care less about the actual football game 😂

[@patriciarodgers5071]

Thank you so much for the level of appreciation you guys are showing! Southern University is in Louisiana. Some other schools have Southern as part of their school names just to recognize the region of the US. But they are not the same universities with different branches.

[@tyroneheath2497]

Hello My Swedish Friends, I'm So Glad To See Your Interest In Learning About HBCU/Historical Black Colleges & University's👍 They Were Started When/Because Black People Wasn't Allowed To Be Educated/nor Learn To Read/Write & Communicate During Slavery & Afterwards, So We Had To Create Our Own Schools/Colleges/University's, Some From Land Grants From The Federal Government By Law To Help Establish Safe Spaces For Us To Learn After Slavery & During The Civil Rights Era & Thru The Jim Crowe Laws Era When States Still Blocked/Denied Blacks/Minorities Entrance To White Schools/Colleges & They Danced To The Song "Can You Stand The Rain" By a Famous R&B Group "New Edition" So Check Out Their Video To Understand The Dance Routine Better 👌 So Keep Learning For "Knowledge Is Power" Thanks Again

[@ronalddowdell9231]

Thanks for explaining that....they need to know about the history.

[@tehonnamallet4353]

I love how open you guys are our American counterparts could learn a lot from you. It’s not about judgment. It’s not about anybody being less. It’s about learning and and appreciating somebody else’s culture that’s it so big up to y’all

[@SusanHL]

Lived in the Baton Rouge area for nearly ten years - this band and dance team is one of the best around - truly amazing to watch them perform in person! Go Jags!!

[@rickeyzimmerman5240]

America is so multi racial, multi cultural and that's what makes us so special!

[@toryliam]

The song they were playing was Can You Stand the Rain by New Edition

[@mbthegreat7]

You have to get into the halftime shows of the Southern University Band “The Human Jukebox” and the Fabulous Dancing Dolls. Y’all will be blown away by the amount of amazing halftime shows they have!!!

[@cheeruca18]

I’m very happy to see people from my favorite country to visit, Sweden, enjoying HBCU marching bands.

[@Truthteller38]

It’s wonderful that you are open to learning about other cultures. No worries about using the wrong name for things, you’re learning and that’s apart of learning. Your videos are great!

[@xmasytttt]

Yall are so cute OMG. So glad to share these cultural experiences. The HBCU experience is such a privilege.

[@1manarmy889]

Southern’s band also known as The Human Jukebox is my favorite band, so glad to see you had a chance react to one of their videos, they are the best band in America. I used to live not far from their campus and could hear the band practicing, if you want to see more of them they have a channel here on KZbin name the human jukebox media, cheers 😎

[@JeronPace-fe8jd]

I had the same reaction when I first watched the dancing dolls!! Love y’all’s channel!!!

[@uppityupshaw]

Southern University is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and their school rival is Texas Southern University, in Houston, Texas. In America, when colleges go against their rivals in any sport but especially football, everyone comes back to support their school. This includes alumni, current students, families, as well as, supporters of the schools. It's a very electric and exciting event that gives bragging rights to the winner of the game and the bands who put on amazing performances at halftime. It's an amazing weekend and something you'd love to attend.

[@amandakelley8971]

Coming from someone who was in a HBCU marching band. I do hope you'll get to come to the States and experience it in person someday. There's nothing like it to hear a HBCU band in person. From a former band member of The Mighty #ASUMarchingHornets 🐝💛🖤💛

[@PrettyTee_what_theycallme]

Yes, this is where Beyonce got the idea. This is the experience she was trying to bring to Coachella

[@thetruthhurts8618]

This is a different reaction video!! I've never seen this kind of concept but I'm Black American and I grew up around this!! You can also find this at our high schools!! You guys are original at this far as I know!! I'm glad you putting a spotlight on this because we Black Americans see this as just something that we do and love because we been doing this for many many many years!!! I never thought about how other countries don't know that this is how we do it!!!

[@sandycharge3290]

Dance line Queen over here! Class of 2000! I still dance and I’m 42 is how stay him shape

[@larrym.johnson9219]

Montani Semper Liberi Mountaineers are always free! 🔥🤟🇺🇸 Thanks for sharing, always enjoy learning new things.🐊 God bless Louisiana. From Florida!

[@nadiasharnelle]

Been going to SU games all my life and hearing the Human Jukebox live - the frequencies and vibrations you get from the harmony of the instruments are incredible!

[@misittouj.7115]

I graduated from this University in 2002! The Human Jukebox is the name of the band! The name of the song is “Can you stand the rain” by new edition. Southern University is its own independent college located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. On of our rivals is Jackson State University (it’s all in fun and love for our respective HBCU) 🥰 I would love to give you all the in-person experience should you decide to visit! The football season begins soon and you can see these bands in action, perhaps when they play each other this season!

[@Winnib7479]

The song is " Can you stand the rain " by New Edition . Thank you for your interest in our culture. 😊

[@lisacritchlow5499]

Thank you so much for showcasing our culture!!! Your hearts are open and I can feel your spirit.