Posted on 01/02/2017 3:24:36 PM PST by upchuck
The marching band of Alabama's oldest private, historically black liberal arts college has accepted an invitation to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural parade, organizers said.
Talladega College's band will march at Trump's inauguration as other historically black schools such as Howard University, which performed at President Barack Obama's first inaugural parade, said they won't be marching in the Jan. 20 event.
"We were a bit horrified to hear of the invitation," said Shirley Ferrill of Fairfield, Alabama, a member of Talladega's Class of 1974.
"I don't want my alma mater to give the appearance of supporting him," Ferrill said of Trump on Monday. "Ignore, decline or whatever, but please don't send our band out in our name to do that."
The move has lit up Talladega College's social media sites with a sharp debate about the band's decision to participate in the parade. Some people voiced strong opposition, while others support the band's participation.
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Incredibly selfish people who are trying to deny these kids a fantastic experience in their life.
so, tell me... how were black people treated at Trump's rallies?
Same place the Commodores originated. Good for them. And one of the most expensive colleges in the state.
Loony Left
The automatic response should be:
If a christian baker can be FORCED to bake a cake for gays, the your school can be FORCED to march at Trump’s inauguration.
the woman is Ameritrash and should be ostracized
OH, boo hoo. “Controversy.”
People need to learn to tell busybodies to buzz off.
Shirley Ferrill of Fairfield, Alabama, a member of Talladega’s Class of 1974.
Product of a failed school system
Maybe when i lose another 30 pounds.
Might do me in right now.
Sounds like Ms. Ferrill shirley needs to grow up.
sounds like she agrees on what they do, just not who for
The Despicables rearing their ugly liberal heads yet again.
As an American-American, I have difficulty empathizing with those African-Abalanians who are traumatized by this invitation to represent their college at the Presidential/Vice-Presidential Inauguration Day parade.
Call me cynical but I’m wondering if some secret protest is in the works by performers at the inauguration.
African-Abnalamians
African-Abalamians. There.
How they were treated at Trump rallies?
Is she living in a alternate demension?
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Racist!
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Ebb Tide!
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