Overview

• During halftime of the Florida A&M–Alabama State game, announcer Joe Bullard referred to the Honey Beez as “the new face of Ozempic,” according to reporting of the event.
• Alabama State president Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr. condemned the comment as “distasteful” and “short-sighted” and said disrespecting the dancers’ artistry is unacceptable.
• Florida A&M president Marva B. Johnson issued a formal apology to the Honey Beez, the Mighty Marching Hornets, President Ross, and the ASU community.
• Johnson said the university is taking immediate steps to ensure accountability and prevent similar incidents, while specifics on any actions have not been announced.
• The Honey Beez are a plus-sized dance team with a national profile, which has heightened concern over the body-shaming nature of the remark.