Florida A&M Band High Steps For Historical Event

by Greg Allen, NPR

Florida A&M University's Marching 100 has been selected to participate in the president's inaugural parade Tuesday. This will be the high-stepping band's third appearance in an inaugural parade. But this time, the band, from a historically black college, feels more of a sense of history.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, January 19, 2009