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JSU to host “Give the Boom Their Roses Day”
By Sethanie Smith,
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JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – The Jackson City Council and Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba recently honored Jackson State University’s (JSU) Sonic Boom of the South.
The City of Jackson presented a resolution supporting the band’s participation in the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade, proclaiming July 19, 2024, as the official “Give the Boom Their Roses Day.”
“We’re representing not just JSU, but all HBCUs because we know what we have to offer to music education, our state and our nation,” shared JSU Director of Bands Dr. Roderick Little. “We work with our students day in and day out, and often they are not recognized for their hard work. We are here as ambassadors for our students to let them know we support them in everything they do.”
On Friday, July 19, JSU will celebrate the inaugural “Give the Boom Their Roses Day” with a series of tributes in honor of the history and legacy of the Sonic Boom of the South. The event will highlight alumni, students, and associated organizations such as Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity and Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Band Sorority.
The Jackson City Council and Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba recently honored Jackson State University’s (JSU) Sonic Boom of the South. (Courtesy: JSU)
All efforts are geared toward raising $850,000 to support the student’s travel and performance in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, on January 1, 2025.
Donations can now be made to support the Sonic Boom’s performance in the 136th Tournament of Rose at www.jsums.edu/roses .
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