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HBCU Marching Bands At Annual Honda Battle of the Bands
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Atlanta Inquirer
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March 4, 2006
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Atlanta Inquirer
03-04-2006
In a moving show of unity some 65,000 fans, 2,200 musicians and 200 gospel
singers came together to pay tribute to the humanity and heroism of
survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the promise of future heroes
from America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Led by Former
U.N. Ambassador and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, the powerful message for
all was "Come hell or high water, we have a legacy of survival."
That message resonated against a colorful backdrop that was the 4th annual
Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase, held on Saturday, January
28th in the city. Fans were on the feet enjoying a celebration of pride,
pageantry and pure, ...