At historically Black colleges and universities, halftime is when audience members rush back to their seats for the real show. The drum majors are stars, of course, but sharing the spotlight are ...

After collaborating with Oprah Winfrey‘s Harpo Films and Scott Sanders Productions on Warner Bros’ The Color Purple, in which she portrayed the character of Squeak, actress and musician H.E.R. is ...

Last fall, when the photographer Alice Mann visited primary schools in Cape Town, South Africa, to photograph teams of drum majorettes, she was often met with astonishment. The “Drummies,” as they’re ...

When a clip of the Cardinal Divas, a majorette dance team at the University of Southern California — Los Angeles, went viral last month, the group’s founder, Princess Isis Lang, said she didn’t expect ...

Images play a powerful role in shaping how we think, says South African portrait photographer Alice Mann. That’s why representing her subjects in a positive way is central to her work. “Women in South ...

After a ‘horrendous fire’, a new Somerset majorette troupe has been left ‘heartbroken’ and with ‘nothing’ for the 2026 ...

THE Durban Crest Majorettes, in partnership with Harlequins Sports Club, recently hosted a vibrant funfair fundraiser over two weekends in honour of Women’s Month. The event took place from August 23 ...

Part sports team, part club, teams of “drummies” around Cape Town perform in competitions of athleticism, precision, and character. There are no days off for “drummies.” On a national holiday, the ...

It always happens. Just when the world seems to be at its darkest hour, a voice in the wilderness gives confirmation of what's right in the world and what is needed to make it better. It was almost ...

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At five, Dernika Williams is the youngest member of the drum majorettes team. She practises constantly during class and school breaks. Photograph: Alice Mann Dr Van Der Ross primary school is located ...