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Morgan State University's female drum major is preparing to lead band in HBCU competition

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February 15, 2023

Angel Mitchell (last in line formation) is the first female drum major in decades. (Courtesy of Morgan State University)

Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Angel Mitchell, the first female drum major in decades of Morgan State University's "Magnificent Marching Machine," which makes its debut at the Honda Battle of the Bands this coming weekend. Mitchell is one of four drum majors.

This segment aired on February 15, 2023.

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