Hazing
March Madness Basketball Tournament at Martin Luther King Jr High School
Musicians United to Serve in Cohesion(M.U.S.I.C) INC. in conjunction with the Robert D. Champion Drum Major for Change Foundation will host a tournament style basketball competition for bands March 30th 2013 at Martin Luther King […]
Champion Family Rejects FAMU’s Offer To Settle Lawsuit
TALLAHASSEE – (WAOK/AJC) - The parents of Robert Champion Jr., are not happy with Florida A&M University’s offer to end their lawsuit. Attorney Chris Chestnut, says the Champions are insulted that the university offered the […]
Clark Atlanta Band Suspended
ATLANTA (AP) — Clark Atlanta University has suspended performances by its marching band following an allegation of possible hazing. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, citing a university statement, reported Saturday on its website that Clark Atlanta did […]
FAMU To Settle Champion Death Case
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP)— Florida A&M University wants to try to settle a family’s lawsuit against the school over the hazing death of a band member. FAMU trustees on Thursday voted to enter a voluntary mediation […]
Vote Of No Confidence For FAMU President
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida A&M University President James Ammons has received a no-confidence vote from the school’s board of trustees because of his handling of the hazing death of a band drum major. The […]
Another FAMU Band Member Charged With Hazing
Another Florida A and M University band member is facing hazing allegations. 25-year-old Dante Martin of Tampa is accused of hazing a female drummer as the band headed to the Citrus Bowl in Orlando last […]
Powertalk on Race and Justice
ATLANTA (WAOK)- In case you missed the opportunity to attend the Race and Justice forum at Tri-Cities High School on Thursday, here is a photo gallery of what happened. The event was coordinated by Lorraine […]
FAMU Band Suspended For Another Year
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP/WAOK) — Florida A&M University’s famed marching band is being suspended until 2013. FAMU President James Ammons told the school’s board of trustees on Monday that he will keep The Marching 100 off […]
Too Much Truth Recap: Drum Major’s Family Wants to DisBand FAMU Marching Band
In recent news according to the AJC, The Family of a drum major from DeKalb County who died during a hazing incident says Florida A&M University’s famed marching band should be disbanded. The family of […]
Parents Of Robert Champion Say More Should Be Done Against Hazing
ATLANTA (WAOK/AP)-Almost six months ago Pam and Robert Champion received the news all parents dread. Robert Champion, Jr. had died while away at school. Robert Champion, then 26, was a drum major for one of […]
