The president of Florida A&M University has apologized to an Alabama State University dance team after FAMU’s marching band announcer referred to Alabama State’s plus-size dance squad, the Honey Beez, as “the new face of Ozempic” during halftime of Saturday’s football game.
“During the halftime of the Florida A&M University vs. Alabama State University football game, an inappropriate and offensive remark was made by a Marching 100 announcer,” said the statement from Florida A&M president Marva Johnson, posted to the school’s official Instagram account on Sunday.
Johnson expressed her “deepest and sincerest apologies” to the team, the marching band, the university community and Alabama State president Quinton T. Ross.
“I have spoken directly with President Ross to convey my regret and to reaffirm that such comments are unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” Johnson expressed. “Florida A&M University is taking immediate steps to ensure accountability within our organization and to prevent incidents like this in the future.”
Later the same day, Ross released a statement confirming his conversation with Johnson.
