FAMU Apologizes After Alabama State’s Honey Beez Dance Team Is Mocked With “Ozempic” Joke
Joe Bullard apologized after his halftime comment about Alabama State's Honey Beez dance team sparked backlash and renewed conversations about respect and inclusion in HBCU communities.
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College Band Announcer Responds After Backlash Over Body-Shaming Alabama State Halftime Dancers
The longtime voice of Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 is facing intense scrutiny after a controversial comment about a rival school’s dance team went viral over the weekend. During halftime of the Sept. 27 football game between Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Alabama State University (ASU), announcer Joe Bullard referred to Alabama State’s plus-size dance team, the Honey Beez, as “the new face of Ozempic.” Videos of the remark spread qui…
FAMU band announcer apologizes for ‘hurtful comments’ sparked by ‘lighthearted banter’
Longtime Florida A&M University Marching 100 band announcer Joe Bullard issued a public apology Monday night after facing backlash for his comments about Alabama State University’s Honey Beez dance team during a football halftime show. During Saturday’s game at Bragg Memorial Stadium, Bullard made a remark referring to the Honey Beez as “the new face of Ozempic,” a comment perceived by many as body-shaming and disrespectful. The statement sparke…
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