By: Erica M. Ponder ATLANTA — Historically black college bands near and far shut down the city of Atlanta as they came to showcase their talent for this year’s Honda Battle of the Bands competition! In an effort to celebrate and recognize the excellence and success of HBCUs, Honda annually awards close to $200,000 in grants for participating bands. Groups that were voted to participate this go-round included Prairie View A&M University, Alabama State University, Alabama A&M U