Mississippi Valley State University performs during Trump’s inauguration after raising $300,000 to attend; defends HBCU participation
The Mean Green Marching Machine of Mississippi Valley State University became embroiled in controversy after accepting an ...
CNN panelist defends HBCU band performing at Donald Trump inauguration
CNN panelist Melik Abdul defended the Mississippi Valley State University marching band’s decision to perform at Donald Trump ...
Inside Higher Ed4d
HBCU Leaders Prepare for ‘Delicate Dance’ Under Trump
Historically Black colleges are working with the incoming Trump administration to advance their legislative goals while ...
Yakima Herald-Republic8dOpinion
Column: Marching band from HBCU Mississippi Valley State unfairly scorned for accepting invite to Trump inauguration
Howard University’s Showtime Marching Band performed at George H.W. Bush’s inauguration in 1989. Grambling State University’s ...
Las Vegas Sun9d
HBCU band unfairly scorned for accepting invite to play at inauguration
When the marching band at Mississippi Valley State, an HBCU, accepts an invitation to perform at the presidential inauguration, some of us want to treat them like a bunch of ...
The College Fix12d
HBCU marching band scolded for accepting invitation to Trump’s inauguration
Op-eds in The Root and HBCU Sports slammed the decision as an apparent endorsement of Trump when most Black voters feel less ...
Inside Higher Ed13d
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 ...
Detroit Free Press14d
On 'Jeopardy!,' Ohio State marching band tradition featured as clue for contestants
on Monday. Contestants of the long-running game were asked on Monday's episode about Ohio State's marching band — known as The Best Damn Band in the Land. The clue read: "In a university ...