Hampton University's award-winning band, The Marching Force, will perform in Macy's 2021 Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City for the first time in the school's history. With support from Pepsi Stronger Together , a series of grassroots initiatives bringing tailored programming support to communities across the country, the marching band received a $100,000 donation, transportation to and from NYC, practice uniforms for the band, and a special greeting from Hampton alum DJ Envy upon their arrival. "The goal of our band is to help put students in a better position in life through skills that they gain beyond music," Hampton University 's Director of Bands Dr. Thomas L. Jones Jr. said. "Thanks to Pepsi Stronger Together, we're able to give these students an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience on a huge national stage." The predominantly female band will represent the only Historically Black College and University in the parade this year. "I'm so excited Pepsi Stronger...