Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersSirota reacts to report of harassment, doxing by Harris supporters Republicans not immune to the malady that hobbled Democrats The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Republicans lawmakers rebuke Trump on election MORE (I-Vt.) and Rep. Rashida Tlaib Rashida Harbi TlaibTrump attacks Omar for criticizing US: 'How did you do where you came from?' George Conway: 'Trump is like a practical joke that got out of hand' Pelosi endorses Kennedy in Massachusetts Senate primary challenge MORE (D-Mich.), have made a joint donation of $5,000 each from their campaign coffers to a Detroit-area high school’s marching band ahead of a rally there scheduled for Sunday.

The $10,000 donation to Cass Technical High School will go to helping the band participate in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C., Sanders’ presidential campaign said in a statement.

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“I am so proud to be a Detroit Public Schools graduate,” Tlaib said in a statement. “Growing up in this incredibly strong community has taught me that when we come together, we find a way to reach our goals. We never give up because we know that we deserve every opportunity to shine. I want our babies to shine in D.C. and with this help, they will make us proud on the national stage.”

“Today is about coming together to lift up the working people of Detroit,” Sanders said in the announcement. “As students across this country – especially students of color and low income students – face cut after cut after cut to their school funding, I am proud to stand with my good friend Rep. Tlaib to support the incredible students and leaders at Cass Tech.”

Tlaib previously nominated the band for participation in the parade in March. The students at the predominantly African American school have $18,000 remaining to raise. Tlaib, who endorsed Sanders earlier this month along with her colleagues Reps. Ilhan Omar Ilhan OmarOmar urges Democrats to focus on nonvoters over 'disaffected Trump voters' Omar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Trump attacks Omar for criticizing US: 'How did you do where you came from?' MORE (D-Minn.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-CortezOn The Money: Anxious Democrats push for vote on COVID-19 aid | Pelosi, Mnuchin ready to restart talks | Weekly jobless claims increase | Senate treads close to shutdown deadline McCarthy says there will be a peaceful transition if Biden wins Anxious Democrats amp up pressure for vote on COVID-19 aid MORE (D-N.Y.), will appear with him at the Sunday rally.