Marching into history: Judah Crowder named first Black woman drum major at ISU - HF Chronicle

Marching into history: Judah Crowder named first Black woman drum major at ISU - HF Chronicle

Trumpeter Judah Crowder is not one to toot her own horn – even when it comes to her impressive accomplishments.  The Hazel Crest resident is modest, upbeat, exudes positivity and proudly uplifts and praises her Illinois State University bandmates.  But when Judah Crowder was named Illinois State University’s first Black woman drum major, she made history and headlines. Crowder’s success is the ultimate “Hometown Girl Makes Good” story. Crowder i…