FAMU President Marva Johnson is apologizing for inappropriate comments made during a halftime show during Saturday’s football game against Alabama State University.
The comments were directed toward the Alabama State University community and were deemed offensive. Johnson extends apologies to the Honey Beez, Mighty Marching Hornets, and President Quinton Ross. She emphasizes that the remarks do not reflect FAMU’s values. FAMU is implementing measures to ensure accountability for such incidents.
Florida A&M University president Marva Johnson is apologizing after what she calls an inappropriate and offensive comment from a Marching 100 announcer during Saturday’s halftime show.
Johnson said, “On behalf of Florida A&M University, I extend my deepest and sincerest apologies to the Honey Beez, the Mighty Marching Hornets, President Quinton Ross, and the entire Alabama State University community.”
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President Marva added that the comments don’t reflect FAMU’s values, and the school is taking steps to ensure accountability.
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