Jan 19, 2021 7:44 PM EDT
It’s easy to imagine what this year’s Inauguration Day might look like outside of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tens of thousands would gather on the National Mall to catch a glimpse of the day’s festivities to mark the swearing in of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Among the crowd, Black women representing the oldest African-American sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, would flaunt the group’s signature pink and green colors and pearl necklaces to celebrate the ascension of their sorority sister to the vice presidency. They would be joined by other members of Black Greek-letter organizations to cheer and dance in spite of the winter cold.
2 Ohio National Guard members flagged by FBI, removed from inauguration Two members of the Ohio National Guard have been removed from the inauguration security mission after FBI vetting. (Source: WOIO) By Brian Planalp | January 19, 2021 at 9:37 PM EST - Updated January 20 at 10:29 AM
CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Two members of the Ohio National Guard have been flagged by the FBI and removed from the guard’s inauguration support mission, an ONG spokesperson confirmed Tuesday night.
“We do not have all the facts related to why the FBI flagged them,” the spokesperson said, “but it is our understanding at this time their removal was not due to criminal or threatening actions or activities.”
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TEANECK, New Jersey (WABC) The Teaneck High School Flag Twirlers and Drumline will be representing New Jersey in President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration Parade Across America.
The young ladies of the Teaneck Flag Twirlers are about to step into their part of an historical inauguration.
The nation will inaugurate its first vice president of Black and Asian American roots. In this town, being a twirler is a legacy your mom, aunt, sister was probably one and it s an honor, Teaneck Flag Twirlers Advisor Christine Mayers said.
The team applied for a spot in the parade, practiced their craft and crossed their fingers.