Southern Students Step Into National Spotlight with Human Jukebox Documentary

Southern University students win HBCU Emmy for sports documentary

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A film created by Southern University students has won the HBCU Sports Emmy. During the 2025 Sports Emmy Awards in New York City on Tuesday, May 20, SU student and director Loren Sullivan accepted the Emmy Award for the documentary "The Hidden Sport." Sullivan was joined by team members Sydney Cuillier, Ashley Lovelace, Verbon Muhammad, Eric White and Garrett Edgerson. "The Hidden Sport" explains the drive an…

Southern University Students Win Sports Emmy for Human Jukebox Documentary

A group of Southern University students just made history. Their documentary, The Hidden Sport, spotlighting the legacy and athleticism of the university’s iconic Human Jukebox Marching Band, earned them a prestigious Sports Emmy Award. The award was announced during the 2025 Sports Emmy Awards in New York City on May 20, marking a significant moment […] The post Southern University Students Win Sports Emmy for Human Jukebox Documentary appeared…

Southern University students win Emmy for band documentary

Southern University students have made history, capturing a prestigious Emmy Award for their documentary spotlighting the university’s legendary Human Jukebox marching band. The film, titled The Hidden Sport, offers an inside look at the world-renowned band, celebrated for its electrifying performances and deep-rooted impact on HBCU culture. A team of five students produced the documentary, which not only earned national recognition but also bro…

Southern students step into national spotlight with Human Jukebox documentary

A documentary made by a team of five Southern University students about the school’s world-famous Human Jukebox marching band won a $40,000 grant at Tuesday’s Sports Emmy Awards in New York City. The film, titled The Hidden Sport, explores the discipline, endurance and physical demands required to be a part of the Human Jukebox. According to the Southern Foundation, the project “challenges the traditional definition of competition and proves tha…

HBCU students win Emmy award for band documentary

HBCU excellence has struck gold—literally. A group of Southern University students has made history by winning a prestigious Emmy Award for their documentary The Hidden Sport, which celebrates the legendary Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band. The Emmy was awarded at the 45th Annual Sports Emmy Awards in New York City, where students Loren Sullivan, Verbon Muhammad, Sydney Cuillier, Ashley Lovelace, and Eric White—collectively known …