ironlips Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) George Takei, actor, activist and World Drum Corps Hall of Fame Class of 2019 member, delivered a poignant address to UCLA graduates: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/protests-show-progress-on-diversity-says-star-trek-icon-takei/ar-BB15pHv9 As a young Japanese American, after his family's release from the US government's internment camp, he marched in the Commodore Perry Scouts, a few years before these photos and audio were made. Drum corps, if they survive the current economic and health crisis, are likely to become somewhat more locally based. If that is so, they can become a more positive influence overall. The activity can't solve all the social issues (it didn't do that in the past), but can provide a model for cooperation and pride, particularly in the urban centers where there is an acute need for that. In the past, many city police departments re-focused energy and funds to support corps in cities like Philadelphia and Bridgeport. Doing so again could go a long way towards re-building community trust. One less tricked-out squad car can buy a lot of instruments, and perhaps even keep the rest of the fleet less busy. Edited June 13, 2020 by ironlips clarity 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 I saw him speak once back in 1994 when he was promoting his autobiogrpahy, To the Stars. He made a joke about William Shatner, as I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) My daughter in law was stage manager of the amazing musical he created, “Allegiance”. It is about the Internment camps during WWII. Lea Salonga starred as well. Takei is a very nice person. She started in San Diego with the show and wss stage manager when it came to Broadway. Edited June 13, 2020 by MikeD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 10 hours ago, ironlips said: Drum corps, if they survive the current economic and health crisis, are likely to become somewhat more locally based. If that is so, they can become a more positive influence overall. The activity can't solve all the social issues (it didn't do that in the past), but can provide a model for cooperation and pride, particularly in the urban centers where there is an acute need for that. That is well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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