HBCU Band Criticized for Performing at Inauguration

[BigTex]

It's sad that people want to criticize a college band for accepting a chance for a few minutes in the spotlight because they are personally offended by Trump. What happened to we shall overcome?

Mississippi Valley State’s Band Faces Backlash Over Trump Inauguration Invite While Seeking Donations For Trip

Mississippi Valley State, an HBCU located in Ita Bena, Mississippi, best known as the alma mater of NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice, has reportedly accepted an invitation to perform at the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in January 2025.

And the school in trying to raise the funds to travel. According to WLBT, the “Mean Green Marching Machine” will need to raise $350,000 in order to cover its expenses for the trip.

Although, normally, a band’s selection to perform at the inauguration of a president is an honor, but the decision of the band to accept to perform for Trump has been met with criticism on social media.

https://www.blackenterprise.com/mississ ... uguration/

[BigTex]

I donated $50 to their GoFundMe.

[Mark]

Social Media has had a profound effect on our society. About 99% of that effect is bad.