When Julian E. White found out about the recognition during a trip in Chicago, Illinois, he said he was “in complete shock” and “truly elated.” ...

The Marching 100 lit up the county commission chambers as they were recognized for their win as the HBCU Band of the Year by ESPN.

but some band members were convicted of manslaughter and felony hazing and served up to six years in jail or prison. Under White’s band leadership at FAMU, the Marching 100 performed at three ...

The band is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year with more than 420 members. Hubbard said she worked especially hard to lock in FAMU, "because our theme this year is promoting collegiate ...