Historically Black Talladega College Band Marches Into Controversy Over Trump Inauguration Appearanc

[UCmeNdc]

Too many people are so easily bought. Tell these young black people not to sell out!

[Orsino]

1. It's a platform.

If they can stomach being a part of this farce, I would hope they use it to advantage.

[Cracklin Charlie]

3. I love a good marching band!

I think those kids should take that trip and ROCK that parade!

It'll be the only thing worth watching that day.

[RonniePudding]

7. And what advantage would that be, exactly?

Seems like any benefit to performing for this buffoon would be very short lived.

[Orsino]

10. That's my first thought.

I hope it's more than just airtime.

[brush]

2. Are you serious? It's not the young bandmembers who sold out

Money most likely changed hands, probably to an offshore account of a high up administrator.

Don't put that off on young band members.

[BlueMTexpat]

4. +1! eom

[UncleTomsEvilBrother]

5. I'm an Alum of Talladega College

The school is a special place, and I spent the best years of my life there.

The alumni are confused and frustrated, though. We do NOT endorse this move. Early rumors suggest that Jeff Sessions (R-AL) is doing a bit of arm twisting and fund threatening to my institution.

[rug]

6. Maybe these guys can tag along.

[Lucinda]

11. Loved them!

[oasis]

8. Protest the guy who trashes BLM by not showing up. nt

[Tanuki]

9. Apparently the college hasn't officially decided if they'll accept the invitation.

http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/talladega_college_school_hasnt.html

"Officials with Talledega College say they have not decided if the school's band will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

"From Trump's inaugural committee, via their press release, we are listed as one of the schools in attendance, but the official word...from the president is that a decision has not been made as to whether (the band) would attend or not," a Talladega representative said.

Greg Wilson, the college's director for public relations and communications, told the Talladega Daily Home the school expects to issue a press release with its decision in the next 48 hours.".....