TikTok’s ‘No Love Challenge’ shines a light on HBCU majorette dancing

No Love Challenge
TikTok’s ‘No Love Challenge’ shines a light on HBCU majorette dancing from NBC News

The “No Love Challenge” featuring majorette dancing is the latest TikTok dance craze, but not many social media users know that it dates back to 1960s HBCU culture. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah discovers the story behind the viral clips. 

Texas Southern Marching Band – Honda Battle of the Bands and The Horns on the Ground Issue

Texas Southern Marching Band
Texas Southern Marching Band – Honda Battle of the Bands from YouTube

Honda Battle of the Bands HBOB 2023
• Texas Southern University “Ocean of Soul”

https://youtu.be/9C0G1PfT830 Good show, but I noticed something that I hope I don’t see again. I saw this done before in another BotB, and apparently it is something people think is okay now. It’s not. I lose respect for any band director I observe instructing this way. You do NOT put your horn on the ground.…

Soul Train Dancer Tamechi Toney Briggs Influenced A Generation & Created Infamous MC Hammer Pants

Tamechi Toney Briggs
Soul Train Dancer Tamechi Toney Briggs Influenced A Generation & Created Infamous MC Hammer Pants from YouTube

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Tamechi Toney Briggs made a lasting impact during his appearance on Soul Train. Watch as we look back on his journey from an aspiring dancer to a Soul Train legend and fashion leader.

https://youtu.be/klcJeMw_GfI After this, listen to the full story of the invention of the Hammer Pants in their interview with Cazzmania Radio.

Samba

          View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by MoyoAfrika (@moyoafrika) Samba is a Brazilian musical genre and dance style, with its roots in Africa via the slave trade and African religious traditions, particularly of Angola 🇦🇴 and the…

Alexandra obochi (@fatshionistaa) Spinback on TikTok

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♬ Spin Back x Cardboard Box – Kuya Magik

Alexandra obochi (@fatshionistaa) on TikTok | 8.4K Likes. 776 Followers. Vagabond!!! Beauty , fashion, lifestyle Let’s get to 800 !!!

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Beautiful Bamoun sister on the beaches of Fort Monroe | Roots to Glory Tours (@roots_to_glory) • Instagram reel

Roots to Glory Tours shared a post on Instagram: “With our beautiful Bamoun sister on the beaches of Fort Monroe, Virginia!! … .. #africa #africandance #africanlanding #project1619 #1619project #history #bamoun #tikar #foumban #cameroon #ourstory #ourculture #culture #blessings #cleansing #roots #rootstoglorytours”. Follow their account to see 2942 posts. Source: Roots to Glory Tours (@roots_to_glory) • Instagram…