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The KENO Micro-Fund to Host Week of Global Entrepreneurship Activities

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Final Eight HBCU Bands Chosen for 10th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands
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Stage is set for the January 2012 Invitational Showcase; Atlanta Event Calls HBCU Alumni and Fans to The Homecoming

The nations marching band fans have spoken, and have chosen the top eight marching bands at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 2012 Honda Battle of the Bands. Now marking 10 years of celebrating the heritage, showmanship and scholarship of HBCU bands, the Honda Battle of the Bands will bring The Homecoming to the Georgia Dome in Atlanta for the Invitational Showcase, Saturday, January 28, 2012.

The "Marching Wildcats" of Bethune-Cookman University go airborne briefly as part of their high-stepping performance at the 2011 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase in Atlanta this past January. BCU and seven other top Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands have officially earned selection to the 2012 Showcase, taking place January 28th at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (Photo: Business Wire)

 

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