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College marching band invited to play Trump’s Inauguration gets disgusting backlash from haters

January 1, 2025 | | Print Article

Inauguration Day has always been an event that is designed to bring the nation together, but angry leftists are once again trying to drive a wedge in any attempts at national unity.

This time, they’re upset over the Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) marching band, affectionately known as the “Mean Green Marching Machine” accepting an invitation to play at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. The band themselves were proud to accept and even opened a GoFundMe account to fund their trip to Washington D.C.

“This is not just a moment of pride for our university but for the entire state of Mississippi,” MVSU President Dr. Jerryl Briggs said. “It is an opportunity to showcase our legacy, celebrate our culture, and invest in the future leaders of our community.”

“This participation allows students to engage in the peaceful transition of power and gain global exposure while celebrating the university’s 75th anniversary,” he added.

The university, which has been designated an HBCU, was quickly targeted by race-baiters and haters of Trump. Bishop Talbert Swan is among those calling the move “shameful.”

“Mississippi Valley State University has a proud history of standing up for Black history, equity, and justice. However, accepting an invitation to perform at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a disgraceful betrayal of that legacy,” he wrote.

“Trump and his administration have worked tirelessly to erase Black history from classrooms, directly opposing the very fight MVSU students took on in 1964 when they boycotted for courses in Black history and access to works by Black authors. It is shameful for the university’s leadership to celebrate this as a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ instead of recognizing it as an affront to the cultural and historical values of an HBCU,” Swan added.

“Rather than aligning with a president who has proven his racism through words and policies that harm Black communities, MVSU should prioritize efforts like renaming campus buildings that honor white supremacists such as Walter Sillers, Jr., Fielding Wright, and J.H. White. This decision not only insults the memory of Dr. King but undermines the very mission of HBCUs to uplift and empower Black excellence,” his post concluded.

Unfortunately, he is not alone in his thinking:

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