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Howard
University alumni and students who were likely disappointed that the famous HBCU‘s
annual homecoming festivities were canceled last fall, it looks like they’re getting a second chance at it on Inauguration
Day on Wednesday.
That’s when one of its own, Kamala
Harris, will officially be sworn into office and become the
first Black woman to be Vice President of the United States. Harris—who
studied political science and economics—graduated from Howard in 1986.
But Wednesday is also when the Howard University drumline will escort her and soon-to-be President Joe
Biden to the White House as part of the
historic event’s virtual “Parade Across America,” which is substituting
for the traditional march down Pennsylvania Avenue that can’t be held
this year because of coronavirus pandemic
social distancing guidelines.
Howard’s inclusion was announced Monday morning.
Howard’s drumline — another term for the group of percussionists in a
marching band — will be joined by one from the University of Delaware,
Biden’s alma mater.
Both drumlines will be a part of a larger virtual procession that will
include representation from all branches of the U.S. armed forces, such
as the U.S. Army Band, a Joint Service Honor Guard and the
Commander-in-Chief’s Guard and Fife and Drum Corps from
the 3rd U.S. Infantry “The Old Guard,” according
to USA TODAY.
Aside from Howard’s drumline from its “Showtime” marching band, the
“Parade Across America” will have some extra added flavor with Earth
Wind & Fire, Nile Rodgers and singer and actress Andra Day.
Howard’s pride in Harris is not a secret.
Back when she and Biden’s election was confirmed, Howard University President Wayne
A. I. Frederick penned a powerful statement about Harris’
dedication to civic leadership and her relentless fight to advocate for
underrepresented and underserved groups.
“A new dawn has broken in America,” Frederick wrote back in early
November. “Senator Kamala Harris has swung her Howard hammer and
shattered the proverbial glass ceiling into pieces that will not be put
back together. As the new Vice President-elect, we know
she will continue advancing her vision of a nation where all people –
regardless of race, creed, gender, background, or ethnicity – have
access to equitable opportunities to grow and succeed. At a time when
the Black community is coping with the disproportionate
social and economic impacts of COVID-19, a global reckoning with
systemic racism, and the loss of some of our cultural and social icons,
we are proud to call Howard University alumna Kamala Harris a monumental
catalyst for collective joy and positive change.”
Monday also marked the day that Harris will resign her seat, moving her
one step closer to realizing her historic installment of the first Black
vice president of the United States of America.###
Earlier today, Mitch McConnell finally admitted publicly that T-rump had committed crimes against the US.
With that no longer hanging over the head of the congress, America can rejoice that there is some possibility of healing.
While the inauguration will be virtual, it will still be a proud moment for those of us here in the US who actually did the right thing and voted T-rump out and Biden/Harris in. We can now turn to healing the gaping wounds left by the rapacious regime ushered in by a megalomaniac posing as president.
Black women are wearing pearls in honor of Kamala Harris - and will be dressed as though we were literally at the inauguration.
While the ersatz president is skulking off to Mar A Lago, we will be joyously watching him getting into the helicopter and taking his stench with him. The only thing that would make us even happier than Biden's swearing, would be to see T-rump being led away in handcuffs to be incarcerated along with the others who fanned the flames of racism, riots and sedition - proving that no one is above the law.
I want to congratulate us all in the US who got out and voted - Thanks to you - to us all - WE WON - so now - LET THE HEALING BEGIN, and as President-Elect Biden and President-Elect Harris take the oath of office tomorrow, we have to pledge to never again allow ourselves or this country to ever again become so negligent and blind to tyranny and violation of ethics, our rights or the rights of humanity. We must pledge to not be so fascinated by phony monsters on TV that we miss out on the fact that there are monsters right in our midst. And finally, let's make this country into the ideals it pretends to stand for!!
NOW THAT YOU KNOW
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT
Stay Blessed &
ECLECTICALLY BLACK
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