At most HBCU schools the halftime show is more exciting than the game

My dad played saxophone for Southern University in the 80s. He was part of the first band to play at the Superbowl and show the halftime score using formation. He doesn't really play anymore but it's still a super cool legacy!

I attended an HBCU and was a part of the marching band. That experience is something I will NEVER regret. It took me out of my comfort zone at first and I am forever grateful! Shoutout to Johnson C. Smith University. #jcsu

"I already gave donations... It's called my tuition... and I got a full ride" 🤣🤣🤣

In Louisiana, the best part of going to the game is to watch the marching bands. I'm always amazed how Black people take something and make it amazing. Thank you, Dulcé! I never knew the history of how Black marching bands were started and of course, it has roots in American racism.

I only went to the games for the marching band… 🤷🏾‍♀️… I’m so glad I went to an HBCU! Great segment Dulce! #MorganState

“You thought you were done with PE…” there’s a reason we get a PE credit from Marching Band lol.

Literally had to look up what HBCU stood for. I'm originally from MA and moved to GA in June2020. I've learned more about slavery, black culture and black injustice - in the past 1 year -- from the Daily Show - than I was ever taught in school or otherwise, in MA. I do appreciate what I am learning, but seeing just how corrupt and unjust and unfair America really was, AND CONTINUES TO BE, is just.... I don't know, it's just making me realize that we as a people, as a society... we're really not evolving, in any sense of the meaning of that word. I don't know what we're doing considering how far back slavery was ended, yet we're seeing the same old injustices again and again.... Sadly, this explains a lot though.

I loooooove watching those girls that March out before the band. Oh man, they are like QUEENS (and Queens of all sizes!). Such an amazing display of powerful women.

I Didn’t go to a HBCU but I did do marching band/orchestra (color guard/Cello & Clarinet) in HS & College; definitely kept me in school. S/o to the OG Black Band Nerds!

HBCU need more funding. They are amazing!

Thank you, Dulce, for the history lesson. I had no idea how marching bands came about. To be honest, I never gave it any thought.

I was a band nerd and this had me rolling! Running with a tuba…

I was in the marching band for YEARS and it was one of the best times of my life. Thank you to all who came before that made it possible!

Marching band is a subculture in and of itself. Black marching band culture is very different from White marching band culture. Mexican and Japanese folks also have unique marching band cultures of their own that differ greatly from White marching band/drum corps culture. I had a degree in band and was teaching it before I found out about Black Marching Band culture. I call it that, because, while HBCUs are the cornerstone, they exist in adult and community marching bands as well as at the high school level. Joining my music fraternity (Mu Phi Epsilon), which has chapters a few HBCUs, and getting to know some of their members (one of my dearest friends was a member of the Howard University band), changed my perspective on things and was one of the things that taught me about how racism works, since a lot of the things that are valued in Black marching band culture are often looked down upon in White band culture.

This was an amazing piece! I marched in the Southern University Human Jukebox!

Dulce is such a delight to watch 🤩

As a FAMU alum and someone from Tallahassee, I couldn’t be more proud!

This was so interesting! Thank you for doing this segment. I'm not American, so I didn't even realise they were such a big thing, let alone the history behind them

FLorida A&M University alumni here!!! Nothing like a HBCU band!!!

Now you got to do it with a tuba My brain: That’s a sousaphone Me: shut up no one cares My brain: I care

I was in marching band, we were just the regular type of band. I love watching the talent these kids have.

I love college marching bands! When they march, dance and play it’s awesome!!!🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

Even though I went to college at a different HBCU due to the Army, I love the Sonic Boom of the South straight out of my hometown -- Jackson, MS. I missed the "on-campus experience," like live games/performances. JSU is still the alma mater of my heart. *Get Ready... J--S--U ROCKS THE HOUSE Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!*

Alabama A&M university’s marching band was started before Tuskegee. It was started in 1875 when the school was named Alabama College for Negroes. The first band director was W.C. Handy the father of the blues.

Yaasss, always great to have our queen, Dulce, school us!!! 👏🥳🥂

As a former trombone player, I apologize for my compatriots getting in Dulce's strike zone!

I'm trying to get my son to go to an HBCU. I believe he would love the experience. He plays 25 instruments at 17 years old. They have great band programs and Mechanical engineering which he would major in both.

FAMU alum ,here! Thanks for this 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

thank you for crediting the Alcorn state Golden Girls

Honestly if you live in America or worldwide, it's imperative you learn about Black American culture. It's so beautiful. This is just one of the many things.

Graduate of HBCU TN State University in Nashville. There is nothing like watching an HBCU band do their thing. Thanks for the history. Shout out to The Aristocrats of TSU, they were everything to see and hear.

Thank you for talking about Grambling state university. My grandma works there and my parents went there to.

"I already made a donation, it was called my tuition." That's what I'm saying, Dulce! 😂

"I already made my donation. It was called my tuition." I'm using that next time my Alma mater hits me up for cash.

Im a proud Prairie View A&M University alum!!!Prairie View Produces Productive People

I loved being in the band because we traveled everywhere; but I was not prepared for all the running we had to do to prepare for all the parades and contest! Thanks for the History lessons, #DulceSloan!

This is fascinating history i’ve never heard before. Thank you!

Didn't go to an HBCU, but I love the marching band!! I marched in HS and University. Definitely appreciate HBCU Marching bands

The things I learn from this channel I swear I could get some type of certification

Thank you, Dulce!!!! HBCUs need this attention! Shoutout to my Alma Mater... THE Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana!!!!!!! C/O 2012 B.S. Psychology!!!! LOVE MY SCHOOL!

Running with a Tuba 😅😂🤣🤣 Put the baton down!!! DULCE

Gotta love black people...very talented and creative...putting flavor in everything

I used to teach at two HBCUs in Alabama. Those marching bands were so awesome and I miss them much! I can even see a couple of my kids in your video! (03:50)

Go Dulce 🙌🙌

Go FAMU. Thanks for sharing this with us.

The only Marching Band in the NCAA Hall of Fame. Go Grambling!!! ❤💛🖤

@DulcéSloan Thank you for this video! The first time I saw a HBCU marching band was when I was a little girl and Central State marched in my hometown Richmond Rose Parade. I was so excited to see people who looked like me in a marching band. The young ladies looked so glamerous, the music and the high stepping was so energetic and different from all the other bands from Indiana. Although I love my alma mater, sometimes I wish I had gone to KY State, my Grandma's and my Dad's alma mater. But I did not want to be so far from my family.

DULCE...this was my stomach hurt from laughing funny.

That was definitely a fun way of learning about the history of the Black marching bands!

This was dope. I marched for UAPB back in 99-03 and even in just learned something lol

One on one with Dulce! The more you know! 🌠👍

"Finding out you're not the father!" (guy dances on Maury show) 😆😂

Unfortunately, Tuskegee was not the first HBCU Marching Band. That would be AAMU in 1890. Tuskegee was a few months after AAMU

Thanks for the history lesson. Shoutout to THEE Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South and the Prancing J-Settes!

Thank you dulce for these history lessons

Often Imitated never duplicated, Southern University Human Jukebox 🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛

Super fun way to explain the topic. I love it! Unfortunately, those innovators get little to no credit for their contributions to music and marching. Also, watching a tuba player run is awesome! Amusing joke you said near the beginning about why the military needed a band. It’s actually because they are trying to move a huge group of people, without anyone getting stepped on and squashed before the fight even starts. A simple drumbeat for each step would do the job to keep the feet in step for everyone. Who would rather listen to that over some nice tunes?

Love this segment of the show. ☺️

Since it wasn’t actually explained in the video… HBCU = Historically Black Colleges and Universities

when I lived in Tallahassee, I loved listening to the famu drum corps and band practice, amazing

Love the Florida A&M band. Terrific moves. I notice most bands incorporate moves along with their music these days.

I got addicted to watching the Black College's marching bands on KZfaq. Those dancers are amazing. And at halftime, the band dancing is unbelievable. Yes, I was a majorette when young in Harlem in parades. And I twirled my baton without dropping.🤣

Dulcé is an educational experience and an absolute goddess! 💋💋💋💋💋

I love HBCU bands. I always wanted to go to Grambling just to be in the band.

Thanks for this surprising history lesson! #DulcéSloan

The Best halftime show is watching HBCU perform. GO HBCU!

As a Dulce fan and former band kid, my whole day is made! 💚💚💚

I love this! I had no idea about the long history of HBCU bands. Thank you

I'm prepared to offer Dulcé free twirling lessons ... I've no experience whatsoever, but having seen her current level that shouldn't be a problem.

Oh. My heart needed this tonight. Thank you. 😊

First video discovering Dulce! I love her sense of humor, delivering and timing! Cant wait to watch more of her!

I love the Sonic Boom of the South

Shout to Tennessee State! TSU!! Go big blue!!! 💙💙

INCORRECT INFORMATION!!! AAMU is the first and oldest HBCU MARCHING BAND! PLEASE CORRECT! Spring 1890 was the FOUNDING YEAR FOR AAMU MARCHING BAND!

Wait a minute I didn't know that Kamala Harris was escorted with the band from her alma mater Howard University. I'm going to ask my mom just in case but I swear she said she also attended Howard University

Great segment. Thanks for the captions! 🖤

Love this. Especially the thumbnail! 🐯🖤💛🖤💛❤️

Yeeeeessss Dulce 🎉🎉🎉

✊🏿GRAMFAM-Dallas....Played Tuba 94-98

OCEAN!!!!!! OF SOOOOOUUUUULLLL!!!!

Loved the information.

The names were not given but the Dance line before Alcorn Golden Girls was Southern University. Also the formation on the field that looks like an m before Alabama State was Southern University long ago.

Much love to Alabama a&m and all hbcu's

Dulce, you're all kind of woman! ❤️❤️

Love how we start this show off right!

Dulce!!! I learned so much and you looked so cute in your yellow!!

AHHHH! That's my favorite dancing doll video!!!

Texas southern university ❤️

Love it great stuff

Come on impact! We love to see it 🙌🏽💙❤️

Beautiful.

Hey Louisiana, ✔️ out the history of the ⚜️.

Just watching that again changed my outfit!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Love dulce! Really great story

I love marching bands,

Super funny and informative

Get it nasty grandma 😂 GO JSU!!!! Thee I love! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 🐅

Nice break from all the madness in the world Thanks!

I didn't know this. Thank you.