As Inauguration Day looms, extra particulars about appearances, performances, and coinciding occasions, together with these that includes Black of us, have been introduced.
On the eve of Donald Trump’s second inauguration, Jan. 19, 2025, the Black Conservative Federation is internet hosting a ball that includes celeb appearances from Waka Flocka Flame, Antonio Brown, Fivio International, and extra. The Legacy of Freedom Ball guarantees to deal with attendees to “a night of class and unparalleled celebration” as they commemorate the sixtieth presidential inauguration.
Rapper Waka Flocka Flame was criticized on-line earlier this 12 months for declaring his loyalty to Trump in social media posts, even amid the incoming president’s conviction on 34 felony counts earlier this 12 months.
“Trump nonetheless my president,” he started in a put up on X in July. “I don’t have to face with a crimson hat or dance [on] stage for cash in my pockets,” he continued. “[It] Didn’t push me [in] this route. That is my alternative like I select to not eat pork, however do this make me hate pork lovers or disrespect their character…nor will I act like.”
In the meantime, on the day of the inauguration, the “Imply Inexperienced Marching Machine” HBCU marching band from Mississippi Valley State College (MVSU) is planning to carry out.
Nevertheless, regardless of receiving a proper invitation from the incoming president to the gig, the band should elevate the journey funds themselves. They’ve launched a GoFundMe asking for $120,000 to cowl their bills. To date, they’ve managed to lift simply over $100,000 of what they’re asking for.
“This isn’t only a second of satisfaction for our college however for the whole state of Mississippi,” Dr. Jerryl Briggs, MVSU President, stated in a press release.
“It is a chance to showcase our legacy, rejoice our tradition, and make investments sooner or later leaders of our group,” he continued. “This participation permits college students to interact within the peaceable transition of energy and acquire international publicity whereas celebrating the college’s seventy fifth anniversary.”
From Threads to Fb to posts on X and past, many have weighed in to precise their concern, disappointment, and criticism of the band’s involvement in Trump’s inauguration, given what number of of his cupboard’s supposed insurance policies may influence the marginalized and other people of colour. The Imply Inexperienced Marching Machine band is an achieved and celebrated band whose expertise has introduced them to levels everywhere in the nation. Thus far, they’ve carried out at NBA video games, the Rose Bowl parade, New Orleans Mardi Gras parades, the Nationwide Showband Battle of the Bands, and extra, WJTV reported.
The band additionally has a historical past of showing at presidential inauguration-related occasions. In 1969, their band marched in President Nixon’s inauguration parade.
