Man, this had me in tears. This is what the HBCU culture is about. Taking care of each other. Congratulations to Marvin and JSU.

The way his mom looks at him with so much love in her eyes 😢❤ ! This a beautiful moment! Thanks JSU and GMA! We need more of this.

Man what a well deserved Tribute to Marvin and the sonic boom brought tears to my eyes, Mr. Strahan job well done sir. Go Tigers....Im soo proud of the JSU Tigers.

From a Jaguar to you...this was outstanding to see.Hats off to Jackson State and GMA.💙🤍

I'm grinning from ear to ear and choking up at the same time! Proud alumni of THEE Jackson State University CO 1997

This segment of the GMA JSU HOMECOMING featuring Drum Major Marvin of the Sonic Boom is phenomenal!! Keep being a great leader Marvin. 💙🐅🙏🏽

I'm a Grambling alumni, but Jackson State is one of the best HBCU Bands hands down. Congratulations Sonic Boom!!!!!!

Way to go Marvin! It is an honor and a privilege to be the head drum major of the AMAZING JSU band! I'm an Ole Miss alumnus but I love the JSU band and I'm so happy to see their football program excelling too with Coach Sanders.

FAMU Rattler Alumni here.🧡💚 🐍 I'm mature enough to give credit where credit is due. The Sonic Boom IS a phenomenal band & I enjoy seeing them perform. They always sound so crisp & clear when they play. And shout out to Marvin for doing his thing as the first Latino drum major!

the young man is handling his business. Go JSU!

Got old man over here in tears Lol PRICELESS POSITIVE ENERGY FORCES GOING FORWARD GOD'S BLESSING 🙏

JSU Sonic Boom is my hands down favorite HBCU marching band! The Jasettes are fire! Very nice tribute to Marvin and his historic recognition. Shout out to all the previous head JSU drum majors that paved the way for AND inspired Marvin! Marvin is proof that HBCUs don’t consider race in academics, sports or music. We just want to help students earn degrees and have a memorable college experience. I’m a proud 3rd generation HBCU graduate - Jarvis Christian University.

This was really nice of GMA. Tried my best, but I couldn’t keep the tears from falling.

I couldn't stop crying for that AWESOME drum major. I am so proud of JSU!!!!! 😢

From a Grambling Alumni this makes me smile and happy for JSU and all HBCU’s.

As a Tennessse State Alum and first generation college graduate, I can say the struggle is real but the love, direction and mentoring you receive at an HBCU is unmatched. I tip my hat to you Marvin, continue to do your thing and make your family proud. Love that HBCU bands are getting some well deserved recognition.

The only way I know the JSU band is via KZfaq videos....but THIS absolutely made my day! I was cheesing so hard like I know ya'll!! LOL This is incredible... CONGRATULATIONS to Marvin and the entire SONIC BOOM....well deserved!!

Not from the South and watch little football these days..However, been aware of THE SONIC BOOM for years. They have always brought it 💯...You inspire Marvin.

In tears so proud of you JSU and MISSISSIPPI 💙💙💙

This is so wonderful! That the High Stepping, show stopping drum majors could earn a segment of their own on Good Morning America. Even though it featured Marvin he does represent the crisp movement of the band. Being out front his sharpness caught my attention the first time I watched them march and made me to actually watch the full performance. From there I always watch the Sonic Boom when I see them. Coach Prime has started a Movement! And for Mars to donate to help fill the Gap Emergency Fund for the students... Amazing! Hopefully, some corporations will spread some of the love to other HBCUs. Congratulations, City of Jackson!

We need more stories like this, bring up the mood of the country. Great job Boom!

This was a beautiful segment and tribute!! The Sonic Boom is, without a doubt, an amazing band program and one of the best in the world. Sending much love to the Boom and Jackson State Univ. from the Southern Univ. Jaguars!!💙💛 See y’all next week!

GMA at Jackson State University that's a wowwwwww next level,Coach Prime is bringing that special energy

Congrats to our Brown and Black brothers!, y’all keep it up!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Man this made me cry there's nothing like a supporting family that's behind you and believe in your dream congratulations Marvin this young man's future is very bright and it's well deserved I see him every week giving his all to this band I love JSU

Michael Strahan & GMA hot Mr crying from all the recognition and display of love and blessings for the JSU students 💜✨️ God Bless

So proud of you, Marvin!!! You’re doing great things. Take care!! God bless you.

WOW!!! How amazing is that!!! Awesome job GMA!!! Marvin is such a bright light and a pillar; giving others a chance to see what consistency and dedication looks like! The Boom & Settes are hands down one of THEE BEST Fine Arts Program in the land. Keep doing the phenomenal work that you do best! 🎼🥁🎺🎷

That HBCU love frfr. Michael strahan a great man for giving more exposure on top of what coach prime is doing everyday.

My favorite college band so proud of the Boom and JSettes

This was AWESOME and I'm so happy for Marvin and JSU!!!!!❤️

I just happened to start watching College bands and JSU has become one of my favorites. Seeing that young man being celebrated made me feel really good. I'm happy he was recognized. He really is something to watch

I'm a former member of the FAMU Marching "100" and was glad to see Mr. Strahan pay tribute to a band student. All band students work very hard but unlike athletes, they don't get the credit in society that they deserve. A job well done for Marvin and the JSU Band!

Awesome ❤! This story brought me to tears 😢. Continued success to Marvin and JSU ❤️💙! Thank you for this story, GMA!

I am crying out of joy for him! He deserves this paid visit! What an honor to be hispanic and also be a first generation student in a family! This grant was awarded to the band thanks to the great phenomenal job he is doing! I hope may God bless him and his family! ❤

I’m in tears, congrats to Marvin proud of him and JSU❤

What's it like to be "The 1st"....Ask Marvin! 🙏🏿 He'll remember this moment f/the rest of his Life!

Marvin doesn’t give up. Be like Marvin.

AWESOME STORY GMA MADE MY EYES WATER KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK JSU PROUD OF GUYS MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

Beautiful parts of humanity I'm a hardcore recovering drug addict....and this made me cry...first time in 12 years thank you for showing me I'm still human.. happy tears

JSU on the map! I love it ❤

Congratulations to this young man more importantly you can see that race nationality doesn't mean anything to the black community and that's what really makes me feel good. This is what this country should be about all of us coming together.

Proud of Marvin don’t know him personally but I watched him march for skyline HS up until now go brother💪🏾👊🏾

Wow! This brought me tears. I am an alum of #ALCORN and I love the way GMA displayed this young man’s talent and also showcasing JSU. So proud to be a part of an HBCU school Congratulations, Marvin! FROM ONE HBCU TO ANOTHER HBCU,! Congratulations, JSU.💜💛💜💛

Congratulations on your national recognition Marvin!!🎊🎉🎊 You are very talented and have a beautiful family.☺️

Great Story! Way to go Marvin and JSU!!!!!- From an Alcorn Alum!

Let me just say YES!!!!!!!!!!!! This is so inspiring!!!!!!

I'm proud of you, Marvin! I've watched your growth from marching at Skyline to now marching for Jackson State!!!!! Keep doing great things. Showing love, from a former Grambling State University "World Famed" Tiger Marching Band Alumn 🖤💛♥️

Look at that boy. Gettin his shine on. Dallas, Tx representing. Triple D The Real Big D stand up. Dayum I teared up a lil bit when his fam came out......

One of the best human interest pieces I have seen in a while. The world needs more of this love! Hats off to GMA and Snickers/Mars!

I have literally watched this over 10x's and I cry every single time!!!!!! Man, I am so very proud to be not only an HBCU Grad but a JSU Alumn!!!!! #theeilove Michael Strahan you are definitely a CLASS ACT! When you did the NayNay it gives me All My Life!

Awesome job Marvin and the Sonic Boom❤️ Go JSU❤️

It’s nice to see some positivity and goodness coming out of JXN.

What a GREAT coverage for the drum major and JSU ... This actually brought tears ....GO GO GO JSU!!

I am happy now!! Because the Skyline band director mentioned the real 👑 Mr Isaiah Hicks who taught and coached Marvin everything he Knows!! He was a proud Dallas Carter high school head Drum major and JSU band member.

Yesssssss 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 UNITY and LOVE! JSU is impacting the world!!! I too….AM….SWAC (Alcorn State University Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite 1994-1998)!!! GO JSU and the Sonic BOOM 💥 💥💥💥 Yesssssss!!!!!

Shout out to this man CONGRATS Marvin keep up the good work

DAMN IT!!!! I'm over here with a little tear in my eye cause this was a beautiful segment (although with how much tuition is that $100k pretty much would help at most 2 students). Seeing how Sonic Boom and JSU have been operating, I want to do college all over again

This was beautiful. Marvin making Mama proud.

Just Awesome!!Like we have been saying for years and years. JSU Changes Lives For the Better Period!!! Go JSU!!

Wow I LoVe this!!! Awesome job JSU, and GMA!! #THEEILOVE

My HBCU is FVSU! Congratulations Marvin and JSU! We Are HBCU Family!!

True leadership is an inspiration to many. This young man is special. Any university would be honored to have him and there is no doubt that the recognition given to him by JSU would be bestowed on this young man in the same way. Many of us have watch him perform almost flawlessly. We all wish him the very best. He is an inspiration for many.

Awesome, I'm so glad for them all, well deserved

This segment was profoundly inspirational and priceless. His majesty King Micheal Strahan is truly an awesome award winning Journalist and NFL Hall of Fame Superstar. Congratulations to the Greatest band in the world. The Sonic Boom of the South at Jackson State University. Dr.Dixon (PhD)

Mississippi!!! home of greatness!! Let's go JSU!!

So heartwarming. 😭😭 Go Marvin. Representing DFW well. 💙💙

Yay Mars. That was very touching and well deserved. Watching the behind the scenes videos with him and Shilo. You can see he's a really cool dude. I love to see moments like this🥲🥲🥲

So wonderful! Tears! Tears! Tears!

That young man is from my home town and went to my father's Alma mater skyline high school. Congrats been watching you for a while. Continue the legacy!

Luv da Boom. Keep up the good work Marvin!

Whew .. Someone around me must be slicing onions or something

What a great story! I'm not crying, I'm cutting onions for dinner! You go Marvin!! I'm a graduate of The Illustrious Alabama A&M University and the Marching Maroon and White Band! THEE best band!! We will see you Sonic Boom in November for the Mobile Gulf Coast Classic!! ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY-vs-JACKSON STATE!! GO BULLDOGS!! #HBCUSMATTER #AAMU #JSU

From an alumni of the Grambling State University Marching Band .....GO JSU!!!

When you bless others, God blesses you! Congrats Marvin, and band!!

Whew i am cutting too many onions.. Love single moms!!!!!

Salute to Marvin for choosing a HBCU

Congratulations to you Marvin 💗 and ur band 💗

JSU and the community needs to say only four words, "thank you Coach Prime", because without him this would be just another homecoming and GMA would not be there.

The young man should be very proud of himself. He is in a good situation!

Love it! Inspirational story. Salute to Brother Marvin Meda 💂🏼‍♀️🎺🥁🎷✌🏾

This is wonderful. I love the drum major and I hope to meet him one day because I feel he has a special calling. Love you Michael. Thanks from the Mars and Snicker family. I know you parents ate very happy and smiling today. Amen.

God bless you Marvin and family!!! Go Sonic Boom!!!!

How wonderful for him! He is a very talented, and charismatic drum major! Boogie-on, Marvin! Bust those moves, as far as they will take you!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻💯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💖💋💋💋💐🫶🏻

Thank you Michael Strahan for showcasing HBCU'S. INFINITE ♥️ GRATITUDE

Im happy for him! They're also other drum majors that desrved shine throughout the years. Shot out to all past HBCU drum majors for paving the way for this brother! Big ups to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

I luv this the guy and mother

We are ALWAYS the one to give others a chance! We need it back in return also ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

As an old school Hbcu marching band member, this is a beautiful story. This man is real good DM. keep up the good work Mr. Marvin 😊❤❤

Props also to the band director and his staff for a job well done. I loved the mom's humble reaction to his son's recognition. This was such an enjoyable segment to watch. JSU band and all of its members, thank you all for job well done.

Congratulations and continuing blessing Marvin! 😭😭😭😭😭

I'm at work covering the front desk and Y'all, my eyes are sweating!

Beautiful that’s what HBCUs are all about we don’t discriminate ❤️🙏🏿

Awesome story! We love JSU

An amazing thing Marvin you deserve it! Congratulations to you and JSU! 🫶🏾✨

That’s so awesome …the love they are showing for JSU and the Swac.

Literally in tears.

This brings my heart joy to see Marvin be recognized for what he does at JSU. He is an inspiration. Make it do what it do MARVIN!!!! GO SONIC BOOM!!! 🔥💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥

Am a southern fan but this brought me to 😢. Happy tears

This is an awesome Story. Thanks for featuring JSU. JSU'83