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Honda Battle of the Bands: $300K for HBCU Music

2/3/2025

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The Honda Battle of the Bands West Coast showcase lit up SoFi Stadium on February 1, showcasing six talented HBCU marching bands and an electrifying performance by GloRilla. In a heartfelt gesture, Honda awarded each school a $50,000 grant for music education, underscoring its enduring support of over $14 million for HBCUs over the past 35 years.

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The Honda Battle of the Bands West Coast showcase lit up SoFi Stadium on February 1, showcasing six talented HBCU marching bands and an electrifying performance by GloRilla. In a heartfelt gesture, Honda awarded each school a $50,000 grant for music education, underscoring its enduring support of over $14 million for HBCUs over the past 35 years.