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Rhiannon12866

(234,275 posts) Mon Mar 17, 2025, 01:00 AM Mar 17

U.S. Marine Band forced to cancel concert with students of color after Trump DEI order - 60 Minutes CBS News

After an executive order ending DEI initiatives, the U.S. Marine Band canceled a concert featuring young musicians of color. Veterans stepped in to mentor the aspiring musicians. - Aired on 03/16/2025.

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U.S. Marine Band forced to cancel concert with students of color after Trump DEI order - 60 Minutes CBS News (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Mar 17 OP

I saw that, so very sad. Abolishinist Mar 17 #1

Same here! This is so un-American that it makes me ill. TFG is making bigotry lawful in this country again Rhiannon12866 Mar 17 #2

I just opened the You Tube video of this, not 90 seconds ago yellowdogintexas Mar 17 #3

I could not agree more! Do we need a second Civil Rights Movement?? Rhiannon12866 Mar 17 #5

Excellent 60 Minutes segment godsentme Mar 17 #4

Excellent point, that's his solution to getting his own objectionable way - more lawsuits Rhiannon12866 Mar 17 #6

Here's the link to their full set. SeattleVet Mar 17 #7

Abolishinist

(2,522 posts)

1. I saw that, so very sad.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Mon Mar 17, 2025, 01:05 AM

Mar 17

On the other hand, millions more got to see them perform than had this not occurred.

So very proud of those who wouldn't let this go and got together to make this happen.

Rhiannon12866

(234,275 posts)

2. Same here! This is so un-American that it makes me ill. TFG is making bigotry lawful in this country again

Reply to Abolishinist (Reply #1)

Mon Mar 17, 2025, 01:32 AM

Mar 17

He apparently still carries a resentment for the time he and his father were charged for refusing to rent to Black families.

yellowdogintexas

(23,237 posts)

3. I just opened the You Tube video of this, not 90 seconds ago

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Mon Mar 17, 2025, 01:34 AM

Mar 17

They are awesome, and this should not happen

Rhiannon12866

(234,275 posts)

5. I could not agree more! Do we need a second Civil Rights Movement??

Reply to yellowdogintexas (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 17, 2025, 01:42 AM

Mar 17

godsentme

(136 posts)

4. Excellent 60 Minutes segment

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Mon Mar 17, 2025, 01:35 AM

Mar 17

This is a damning and important real time story. I sure hope it gains traction. Wouldn't surprise me if the rapist felon sues CBS again.

Rhiannon12866

(234,275 posts)

6. Excellent point, that's his solution to getting his own objectionable way - more lawsuits

Reply to godsentme (Reply #4)

Mon Mar 17, 2025, 01:46 AM

Mar 17

And apparently he ignores the rulings against him if he loses - he believes he's above U.S. law.

SeattleVet

(5,677 posts)

7. Here's the link to their full set.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Mon Mar 17, 2025, 02:36 AM

Mar 17

These kids (and the supporting adult musicians!) are amazing, and deserve every bit of respect and exposure they can get.

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