Is it any wonder that progressives hate Walmart so much?! The dastardly Walmart executives are now targeting Durham students at NC Central University. The News & Observer exposes the latest rotten Walmart deed: (emphasis is mine)
N.C. Central University has gotten a big boost in its attempt to raise money for a trip to next year’s Rose Bowl parade.
The NCCU marching band is trying to raise $500,000 for the trip to Pasadena, where they’ll march in the Tournament of Roses parade New Year’s Day.
The latest big splash: a donation from Walmart valued at $100,000, the largest gift to the effort.
From the official NC Central news release: (emphasis is mine)
On Christmas morning, two 18-wheelers will roll into Durham, load up and head west, crossing eight states and arriving in California by Dec. 28. Walmart will also transport the equipment back to Durham on Jan. 5. “This gift is saving the university thousands in transportation costs,” said LaTanya Afolayan, vice chancellor of Institutional Advancement.
NCCU is anticipating a total cost of $500,000, or $2,000 per student, for the band to take part in the prestigious parade. They still have a ways to go, but Afolayan, whose office is leading the fundraising effort, is confident that NCCU will reach its goal. “This gift sets precedence for other major supporters,” she said. “In these economic times to have Walmart step up at this level, it really means a lot. It signifies Walmart’s commitment to higher education, and we hope it will inspire others to join us in this endeavor.”
