Trump, Marching band and HBCU

Opinion
Leonard Greene: Marching band from HBCU Mississippi Valley State unfairly scorned for accepting invite to Trump inauguration
We can’t have it both ways. We can’t. When the Democratic nominee for president hails from a Historically Black College or University, we want to puff out our chests and swell with pride. “Kamala Harris is a Bison,
Trump foes steamed as HBCU marching band raises funds to play at inaugural
The Mississippi Valley State University marching band was blasted by the left for agreeing to play at President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural, but the historically Black college is also receiving a boost from Republicans.
HBCU Marching Band Faces Backlash Over Trump Inauguration Invite
But the university’s efforts to send the band to the event prompted backlash. Op-eds in The Root and HBCU Sports slammed the decision as an apparent endorsement of Trump when most Black voters feel less than celebratory about him taking office. Social media has erupted with criticism, and defense, of the move.
This HBCU Band Set To Perform At Trump's Inauguration, and Black Twitter Isn't Having It
President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is set to take place on Jan. 20, 2025—the same day America will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Interestingly enough, a prestigious HBCU marching band is set to perform at the event. Naturally, Black Twitter has already reacted to the news.
HBCU facing backlash for raising funds to play at Presidential Inauguration
A Historically Black University team is facing backlash after trying to raise money for the upcoming presidential innaguration
An HBCU, Mississippi Valley State’s Band, Slammed for Accepting Trump’s Inauguration Invite
Mississippi Valley State University's marching band has been invited to perform at Trump’s Inauguration Parade on January 20.
HBCU band invited to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration
The Mississippi Valley State University “Mean Green Marching Machine” has been invited to perform at the 60th Presidential Inauguration Parade in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2025. The event will follow Donald Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th President of the United States.
Mississippi Valley State University GoFundMe raises over $3,000 as HBCU invited for Donald Trump inauguration
The Mean Green Marching Machine band of Mississippi Valley State University is all set to perform in the Inaugural parade at the swearing-in of President-elect Donald Trump.
Mississippi Valley State’s Band Faces Backlash Over Trump Inauguration Invite While Seeking Donations For Trip
Mississippi Valley State is receiving criticism after reportedly accepting an invitation to perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump.
Mississippi Valley State University Accepts Invite For Band To Play Trump Inauguration. Black People Are Displeased
Mississippi Valley State University is under fire for accepting an invite for its marching band to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration.
How to watch Missouri State University's marching band at Trump's inauguration parade
For the first time, Missouri State University's Pride Marching Band will be part of the presidential inauguration parade Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.
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Mississippi Valley State band faces criticism over inauguration fundraising
The "Mean Green Marching Machine" received the chance to showcase their talents at the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.
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Band invited to D.C.: MVSU group part of Trump inauguration parade
The “Mean Green Marching Machine” marching band from Mississippi Valley State University has been invited to ...