She takes over from DeyShaun Roberts, the HBCU’s first female drum major since 2006, who held the position in 2017. Woods remarked, “I’m a figure for women. I’m a figure for little girls ...

Natalie Holder will be the first woman to serve as the combined band’s drum major, meaning she’s the top brass overseeing the university’s artillery and infantry bands. She’ll lead the ...

A lot of those girls ended up running track all four years ... Without many examples of past female drum majors, little things like hair and makeup and practice attire serve as constant reminders ...