Talladega College Band Gets Flack for Scheduled Inauguration, Appears on O’Reilly, Donations Soar on GoFundMe Page

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‘The O’Reilly Factor’ examines critics’ reaction to Talladega College accepting invitation to participate and mentions GoFundMe Page for band’s trip at $57,165.

After a segment on “The O’Reilly Factor” on FOX News on Thursday night, incoming donations surged from $57,165 to almost $300,000. Talladega College President Billy Hawkins appeared on and said that he has received a lot of pressure from alumni, who said he had “shamed the college” and that he is “a disgrace” to African-Americans.

Hawkings told host Bill O’Reilly, “It’s about the students to have an opportunity to participate in this national stage, in this inaugural ceremony … It’s a civics ceremony. It’s not about politics.”

The historically black college in Alabama, with origins involving two former slaves that set up a school for the children of their community in 1865, needed to raise $75,000 for travel, lodging and other expenses. Friday morning, according to the GoFundMe page, more than 5,000 people have donated $293,223 at 9:09 a.m. CET, and in just nine days.

Talladega College Marching Tornado Band is under the direction of Professor Miguel Bonds. Enjoy …

Talladega College Marching Band – Across 110th Street @ 2015 Hermes Parade (headphones recommended for full sound).

Talladega College Marching Band “Marching Tornado Band” – Southern Heritage Classic Parade – 2016

$295,563 at 9:23 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2017 CT.

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Talladega College Marching Tornado Band performing @ the 2014 Queen City BOTB.

Talladega College Marching Tornados – Honda Battle of the Bands (2015) – Heavyweight Edition

Talladega College “Halftime Show” at New Orleans Saints Football Game 11/13/2016

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