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Honda Battle of the Bands to Make Los Angeles Debut in First-Ever West Coast Invitational Showcase

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024
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Six talented HBCU marching bands will perform live at the 2025 Invitational Showcase, making HBOB history as Honda brings the tradition and culture of HBCU schools to the West Coast for the first time.

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  • Six talented HBCU marching bands will perform live at the 2025 Invitational Showcase, making HBOB history as Honda brings the tradition and culture of HBCU schools to the West Coast for the first time.
  • The bands will be selected through a voting process that includes HBOB fans, HBCU band directors and students, and Honda representatives.
  • Starting July 15, fans can visit www.hondabattleofthebands.com to vote for the HBCU marching bands they want to see perform at the 2025 Invitational Showcase in Los Angeles.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Honda Battle of the Bands to our great city," said Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts.

Honda Launches 'Drive the Legacy' Initiative to Advance its Long-term Commitment to HBCUs

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星期四, 一月 25, 2024
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TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda has launched a new, multifaceted initiative called "Drive the Legacy" to advance the company's longstanding commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and attract top talent to Honda careers.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda has launched a new, multifaceted initiative called "Drive the Legacy" to advance the company's longstanding commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and attract top talent to Honda careers.
  • This unique four-day experience provided TMCF scholars with educational and career development opportunities, as well as an immersion into Honda operations and culture.
  • "While the FASTRAC Program is just one example, it highlights the broader impact of Honda's commitment to HBCUs.
  • To advance its leading investment in HBCUs, Honda is a member of the HBCU Partnership Challenge, a Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus initiative that brings together government, industry and HBCUs to create strategic, more sustainable HBCU partnerships.

Honda Battle of the Bands Returns to Celebrate HBCU Culture and Marching Band Tradition

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星期一, 二月 20, 2023
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Marking its return to a live event format for the first time since 2020, HBOB also was held for the first time on an HBCU campus, featuring spectacular performances from six marching bands representing HBCUs.

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  • Marking its return to a live event format for the first time since 2020, HBOB also was held for the first time on an HBCU campus, featuring spectacular performances from six marching bands representing HBCUs.
  • The six HBCU marching bands that performed in the 2023 HBOB Invitational Showcase included both first-time and veteran HBOB bands:
    The Invitational Showcase provided these marching bands with a national platform to display their talent, both live and streamed online.
  • Each of the six bands received an all-expenses-paid trip to the HBOB Invitational Showcase.
  • The college fair enabled prospective college students to meet with marching band and admissions recruiters to discuss admissions requirements, financial aid, student life and scholarship opportunities.

Grammy Award®-winning Hip Hop Artist 2 Chainz to Headline 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands Halftime Show

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星期四, 一月 19, 2023
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As one of ASU's most famous alumni, 2 Chainz will take the stage during the halftime show, celebrating Black culture and musical excellence.

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  • As one of ASU's most famous alumni, 2 Chainz will take the stage during the halftime show, celebrating Black culture and musical excellence.
  • 2 Chainz will join fellow ASU alumnus and legendary comedian Rickey Smiley who will host the HBOB live event.
  • 2 Chainz will join fellow ASU alumnus and legendary comedian Rickey Smiley who will host the HBOB live event.
  • The 2023 lineup includes: Alabama State University, Langston University, Morgan State University, Savannah State University, Texas Southern University, and Virginia State University.

Six HBCU Marching Bands Selected to Perform in 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands

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星期三, 十一月 30, 2022
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Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) returns LIVE on February 18, 2023; tickets now on sale at www.hondabattleofthebands.com

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  • Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) returns LIVE on February 18, 2023; tickets now on sale at www.hondabattleofthebands.com
    HBOB 2023 host Rickey Smiley reveals the band lineup: https://youtu.be/BtHPyxjJ8cQ
    TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The votes are in and six marching bands have been selected to perform at the 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB), the nation's premier showcase for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands and dance teams.
  • Honda invited all HBCU marching bands to participate in the 2022-2023 HBOB program.
  • After fans nationwide cast more than 100,000 online votes, the final six bands were selected through a voting process that included HBOB fans, HBCU band directors and students, and Honda representatives.
  • The four bands with the most votes automatically secured their spots in the lineup, while the other two bands were selected by the HBOB committee.

Honda and HBCU Community Celebrate Return of Honda Battle of the Bands with Live Showcase Event

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星期二, 九月 6, 2022
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2023 event to be held on campus of Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama

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  • 2023 event to be held on campus of Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama
    TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Honda and the HBCU community will celebrate the return of Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) to a live event format Saturday, February 18, 2023, showcasing spectacular marching bands and dance teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the live showcase event has not been held since 2020.
  • "I amproud of thespecial relationshipHonda haswith HBCUs," said Yvette Hunsicker, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion & Diversity at American Honda.
  • In 2023, we will take Honda Battle of the Bands to an HBCU campus and look forward to sharing our inspirational HBCU journey with loyal HBOB fans and society."

New Honda Docuseries Celebrates the Legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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星期五, 二月 25, 2022
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The docuseries will explore various aspects of the HBCU experience, using performances, interviews and notable alumni to tell the HBCU story.

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  • The docuseries will explore various aspects of the HBCU experience, using performances, interviews and notable alumni to tell the HBCU story.
  • The series also will highlight Honda's longstanding relationship with and support of the HBCU community.
  • "This year, Honda Battle of the Bands will represent a broader look at HBCU life.
  • "I am honored to partner with Honda in sharing the legacy these historic institutions havein developing some of the world's most influential and powerful leaders,"said Love.