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In 2018, Cori Bostic became the first woman to lead one of these groups founded by P. A. Van Weller. These groups still follow a “Guide” written by William P. Foster, who modernized how these groups operated during his tenure as director of “The 100.” In 2023, an exhibition featuring these groups called “The Honda”was relocated from Atlanta to Montgomery. These groups “throw punches” to win “battles” that often occur in informal time periods called the (*) “Zero Quarter” and “Fifth Quarter.” They’re not sports teams, but these groups name a rivalry game between Jackson (-5[1])State University and Southern University called the BoomBox Classic. These groups are often accompanied by baton (10[1])twirlers and flag spinners. (10[1])For 10 (-5[1])points, name these ensembles led by a drum major. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: HBCU marching bands [or HBCU bands; accept historically black colleges and universities in place of HBCUs; prompt on bands]
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Ishan JoshiOttawaToronto cDNA94-5
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2024 Booster Shot (Columbia)02/23/2024Y6100%0%17%107.50
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