Thanks for this update Wi.

I don't see how this decision will serve any good purpose for this HBC…smh.

But it is certainly their right to make that decision.

The decision follows several days of controversy after the Talladega Marching Tornadoes initially accepted an invitation to perform on January 20, with critics saying the move amounts to support for President-elect Donald Trump. Trump made comments during the presidential campaign that were widely viewed as disparaging to people of color and immigrants.
Talladega College President Billy C. Hawkins announced the final decision in a statement, noting that the "lessons students can learn from this experience cannot be taught in a classroom."

"We respect and appreciate how our students and alumni feel about our participation in this parade," said Hawkins. "As many of those who chose to participate in the parade have said, we feel the inauguration of a new president is not a political event but a civil ceremony celebrating the transfer of power."

Excerpt:

Hawkins was expected to announce his decision Wednesday, school spokesman Greg Wilson told CNN. But another school official, spokeswoman Veronica Clark-Holland, told CNN late Wednesday that any decision was unlikely to be announced during the evening.

Clark-Holland said Hawkins had been meeting with board members all day, but no decision had been reached.

Hawkins was scheduled to appear Wednesday on "CNN Tonight" with Don Lemon, but canceled the appearance. [….]

CNN.com