Activist Gary Chambers forcefully tore into board member Connie Bernard at Thursdays East Baton Rouge Parish School Board meeting during a discussion on whether to rename the school. I stand on that, he said. Baton Rouge is deeply inequitable and Connie Bernard remaining on the school board shines yet another light on it. Follow Charles Lussier on Twitter, @Charles_Lussier. He noted that 81% of the school system's 42,334 students identify as Black or African American. 1 LSU baseball completes the sweep over Alabama, winning game three 13-11. We built this joint for free, he said emphatically. "I regret that I have become a distraction to the important work we have to do to educate our children. You should resign You should walk out of here and resign and never come back because you are the example of racism in this community. Connie Bernard - Conservapedia Warning: The video below contains graphic language. Connie Bernard assaulting youthBelow are links pertaining to the video, and a recent school board meeting where she defended Robert E. Lee, and seen online s. LSU cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse (24) reacts after a play in front of Alabama wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Stay up to date with the latest news by downloading the BRProud App from the App Store or Google Play. An East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member landed in hot water Friday after a confrontation involving a party at a neighbor's home. Moore, however, would not go so far as to describe what Bernard did as choking, though some who had seen the video did conclude that. Chambers spoke with Roland Martin about his now viral video and what's happening on the ground in Baton Rouge #PressPlay Watch the 06.22.2020 edition of #RolandMartinUnfiltered https://youtu.be/hMQXFNGbn4U #RolandMartinUnfiltered Partner: CeekTry enjoying some live entertainment in the comforts of your home.Whether youre a music enthusiast or an ultra-base lover. She can easily say the voters said they wanted me, so Im back, said Darr. Video leaked of the scuffle between the board member and the teen where it appears she entered the. #KeepPushing share and send an email. Connie Bernard chooses to stay in school board race after withdrawing The #1 subreddit for all things relating to Baton Rouge, Louisiana! In 1859, he ordered the whipping of three enslaved people who tried to escape, according to an 1866 account by Wesley Norris. Although the school board cannot remove Bernard, they can pressure her into resigning. Connie Bernard in court Monday for charges tied to 2018 tirade - WBRZ According to the local TV station WVLA/WGMB, Bernard voted at the time to keep the name honoring the Confederate general. For more information, please see our (BRPROUD) - A newcomer will be joining the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. Its a really interesting case and I dont know how its going to end up, so well keep following it, I guess, added Darr. Weve had enough of her poor leadership. He was sharing his unfiltered and uncut opinions in support of changing the name of a high school named after Confederate general Robert E. Lee in the district after he caught her shopping . Activist Gary Chambers forcefully tore into board member Connie Bernard at Thursday's East Baton Rouge Parish School Board meeting during a discussion on whether to rename the school. In a June 10 interview with the station, she voiced support for keeping the name the same today. // ]]> The Advocate left messages with Bernard on Thursday that were not returned. Shes defending Robert E. Lee as if he was a good man. I had intended to get up here and talk about how racist Robert E. Lee was, but Im going to talk about you, Connie. He said this comes even after Bernards viral moment with Gary Chambers. We play a video that has now gone viral from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where community activist Gary Chambers Jr. calls out members of the Lee High School school board for their racism during a June . Chambers referenced Lees tactics as a slave owner and the large number of casualties during the Battle of Gettysburg, in which Lee led the Confederate army, as some of the reasons he was not a figure to be celebrated. Video of Chambers comments was shared widely on social media in the past few days, including by FS1 host Shannon Sharpe and NBA star LeBron James. Connie Back in 2018, Bernard was involved in a physical and verbal dispute with a teenager. Arthur Pania, another community member who attended the meeting said he saw Bernard shopping online for at least eight minutes. "Thursday evening was over 400 years of pain and hurt on display, and our colleague decided to ignore the cry of our community and totally misrepresent us as a school board.". We are either tearing down white supremacy or we arent. "We'd like to see her do the right thing, but we're also prepared to take the next step.". (BRPROUD) The East Baton Rouge District 8 School Board election ended on a cliffhanger Tuesday night. In her resignation letter, Bernard attributed the decision to her . Hughley & He Responds, Ye To Appear On 'The Kardashians', Kanye Follows Pete On IG, Gets Payback, Kim K Unfollows Ye + Kid Cudi Receives Supportive Message From Ye Amid Their Drama, IM SORRY - NOT! Katie Kennison was very close behind her in the race. A video of local activist Gary Chambers confronting Bernard during the meeting went viral over the weekend. You have permission to edit this article. LSU won 32-31 in overtime. [CDATA[ // &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;! According to the Secretary of States office she never officially dropped out of the race. Calls continue for Connie Bernard's resignation following - WBRZ Man or Woman. dtatman@ebrschools.org, cbernard@ebrschools.org, mgaudet@ebrschools.org, jdyason@ebrschools.org, ewarejackson@ebrschools.org, dcollins1@ebrschools.org, thoward4@ebrschools.org, dlanus@ebrschools.org, They should all speak out and call for Connie to resign. Although none of the board members would address the subject directly, VerettaLee had this message at the beginning of the meeting: "Be accountable. On Aug. 10, 2018, Bernard was videoed in profanity-filled confrontation she had with several young people having a party down the street from her home. Sitting over there shopping while were talking about Robert E. Lee. Attempting to decide between a beige and red dress. Speak truth to power, stand on your convictions, let NONE of them slide, and #KeepPushing. Who is Connie Bernard: 5 facts about Baton Rouge school board member in Prosecutors who reviewed a profanity-filled viral video of East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member Connie Bernard confronting a young partygoer at a Lakeside home last summer lodged a new charge against her, saying that when she put her hands to the boy's neck it amounted to simple battery. That needs to change in a city that is 56% Black. [CDATA[ // &amp;amp;amp;lt;! The school board meeting ended with Connie the Coward School Board member storming out after that verbal lashing. 1 LSU baseball wins game 2 vs Alabama 12-8. This is a picture of you shopping while were talking about racism and history in this country.. This epic take-down of words went down Thursday during a Baton Rouge School Board meeting, where District 8 member Connie Bernard was publicly called out by Gary Chambers Jr., who stepped to the . Last week, school board member Dadrius Lanus introduced a resolution to set up a committee to rename Lee High School, which was originally named after Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. Bikini Gawd Ashanti SIZZLES In Sexy PrettyLittleThing Shoot On The Beach, The Most Gorgeous Family Award Goes To Chanel Iman, Sterling Shepard & Baby Cali + Joie Chavis' New Maternity Shots, The (Gorgeous) New SI Swimsuit Edition Cover Model Made #BlackGirlMagic History And Michael B. Jordan DEF Noticed. BATON ROUGE - A man was taken to the hospital after being stabbed by his adult son on Sunday afternoon. The top two candidates, Republican Connie Bernard and Democrat Katie Kennison are headed for the run-off in December. Towns. ! James wrote on Twitter. The father-in-laws will stipulated that the enslaved people be freed within five years, but Lee petitioned state courts to extend his control over them, the museum states. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. One board member said he has received thousands of emails in recent days calling for Bernard to resign. Bernard nor her attorney could be reached for comment. "Robert E. Lee Was a Brutal Slave Master": Activist's Call to Rename After we successfully pushed for Lee High to be removed as the name of a school, and in the same meeting one of US helped those who have worked against our community consistently. It would be anything that she would like for me to consider so that I can give it to the affected parties, Moore said. Email the board: dtatman@ebrschools.org, cbernard@ebrschools.org, mgaudet@ebrschools.org, jdyason@ebrschools.org, ewarejackson@ebrschools.org, dcollins1@ebrschools.org, thoward4@ebrschools.org, dlanus@ebrschools.org, mbellue@ebrschools.org. and our However, it is clear that the voters in my district prefer the type of representation I have offered during my time on the Board.. I love US for real. On Facebook last week, Lanus asked Bernard to more closely look into this history. Chambers, who recommended a few black historical figures, said he stands by his decision to address Bernard at Thursdays meeting and hopes that she will resign from her position on the board. // <! Chambers, though, then posted video with a 20-second clip of her scrolling on the shopping website. [CDATA[ // &amp;amp;lt;! Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Texas baseball player hit by gunfire during game, NFL players daughter drowns after falling in pool, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day can help make, Where you can use expired Bed Bath & Beyond coupons, #1 LSU completes sweep of Alabama, takes game three, #14 LSU drops series finale to #16 Alabama, 2-0, Tigers Clinch Alabama Series With 12-8 Victory, No. A video of Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers Jr. ripping East Baton Rouge Parish school board member Connie Bernard a new one went viral over the weekend. We know things usually get worse before they get better, but sheesh. Connie again has shown who she is. This is a picture of you shopping while were talking about racism in history in this country., Confederate statues are coming down following George Floyd's death. Zoe Kravitz & Channing Tatum's NYC Bike Ride Looks Real Coupledom-Like, FAMILY AFFAIR: Keke Palmer And Her Boys Make Their Red Carpet Debut At Atlanta Film Fest, BABY #2 LOADING: Sydel Curry Shows Off Her Baby Bump Before Heading Off To See Her Husband Damion Lee's Playoff Game, Tyrese's Child Support Battle Takes A Costly Turn: Judge Orders Him To Pay Nearly $650K To Ex-Wife & Attorney, Ty Plans To Appeal, Antonio Browns Unpaid Child Support Prompts Judge To Issue An Arrest Warrant, Jonathan Majors Problems Mount As More Alleged Abuse Victims Collaborate With D.A. Bernard made no mention of the controversial video in which she was seen shouting at a group of high school students attending a house party. Did you encounter any technical issues? There was a problem saving your notification. Not their personal conscious. 5:44 PM EDT, Mon June 22, 2020, School board member called out for defending Robert E. Lee, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Meeting, June 18, 2020, The John B. Castleman statue, in Louisville's Cherokee Triangle neighborhood, was removed from its pedestal where it stood for over 100 years. BATON ROUGE - The first school board meeting of the 2018-19 school year took place without member Connie Bernard, who said she had a prior engagement. We are either tearing down white supremacy or we arent. EBR school board member seen in profanity-filled video during confrontation pleads not guilty. Following the news conference, Bernard sent a statement to WBRZ saying she had no intention of resigning. During Chambers speech, Bernard walked out of the room. I told Connie Bernard to her face she needed to resign from the East Baton Rouge School board. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Gary Chambers Jr. and Kimberly Jones served up MASTERCLASSES on how to CHECK these racists. The school district has only had 1 Black woman serve as superintendent and last night School board member Dawn Chanet Collins was the single Black School board member to vote against a Black woman with a PHD to lead EBR Schools. A Warner Bros. Board member called out of Lee H.S. renaming - Democratic Underground Three weeks after the incident, Bernard, however, resigned from her position as vice president of the board. Bernard told The Advocate on Friday that she wasn't shopping, and that the site was a pop-up ad. "This is how we make change happen! Bernard, however, did not apologize for going into the house to begin with or any of her other actions that night. I stand on that. Bernard has since apologized for her remarks, according to CNN affiliate WBRZ. On Thursday, the board ended up unanimously voting to hear recommendations for a new name of the high school. />, If reading a racist were TWO people, they would be Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers Jr. and author/activist Kimberly Jones. Connie Sue Campbell Bernard (born November 20, 1961) is the owner of a public relations firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who is a Republican former member of the East Baton Rouge School Board. NAACP Baton Rouge leaders similarly said the schools renaming was long overdue. BATON ROUGE, La. 'Go Home Connie': The Man Who Put Baton Rouge School Board - YouTube I condemn racial injustice in any form. Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers speaks out on viral video demanding All Rights Reserved. I stand with you, in love and respect.". [CDATA[ // &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;! Vigil held for two Livingston Parish brothers who drowned Saturday, New scooters raising concerns around LSU's campus, 9-year-old and 6-year-old brothers drown in Livingston Parish neighborhood pond. She was shopping while citizens were speaking about changing the name of Lee High. BATON ROUGE, La. I love US for real. A new name is expected to be selected by the board on July 16. Until Connie Bernard is off the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, we still have work to do, Gary said. You are horrible.. Then she got on TV last week telling Black folks we needed to learn more of Lees history. Thank you Mr. 2023 Cox Media Group. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Baton Rouge area. Activist/author Kimberly Jones captivated social media when a video of her explaining "Race In America" went viral. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. [CDATA[ Community member Gary Chambers said he planned to speak about why Lee was not an appropriate figure to honor during Thursdays meeting, but instead, he shifted gears and addressed Bernard. Chambers!!. I was actually taking notes, paying attention, reading online comments.. ", A video of part of Chambers' speech has gone viral, with celebrities including Ava DuVernay and LeBron James sharing it on Twitter. Connie Bernard assaulting youthBelow are links pertaining to the video, and a recent school board meeting where she defended Robert E. Lee, and seen online shopping while people express their concerns. Bernard has come under fire in the past after she was filmed in a 2018 video where she entered a neighbor's house and grabbed a teenager by the neck as she shouted profanities. I personally watched her for about 8 minutes, he wrote in a post. Elected official caught and called out for online shopping during Privacy Policy. That needs to change in a city that is 56% Black. Those who support her resignation are also pointing to an August 2018 incident in which she engaged in a physical conflict with a teenager. Also let Connie know its time for her to resign. After receiving pushback on his recent comments regarding the American flag, the athlete said, We have a long way to go We can do better. I promise to be part of the solution and to listen to the concerns of all members of our community. A weak frontal system will push through the Friday AM Forecast: Plenty of sunshine today, No. And you should resign. Thats exactly what happened. Monuments to Lee and other Confederate figures across the country have been taken down in the wake of George Floyd's killing while in police custody, as cities and towns grapple with displays of racism and oppression. East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member Connie Bernard appeared in court Tuesday on misdemeanor charges stemming from a profanity-filled c, Embattled East Baton Rouge School Board member Connie Bernard has come under controversy after a video went viral oflocal firebrand Gary Cham, Those expecting Connie Bernard to quickly resign from the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board in the face of recent controversy are likely to. "The actions taken by Miss Bernard over the last few days are in no way a representation of this school board, the EBR school system and the collective Baton Rouge community," Howard said. mbellue@ebrschools.org. In her resignation letter, Bernard attributedthe decision to her husband's battle with cancer and her need to assist in his care. You sit your arrogant self in here and sit there shopping while the pain and hurt of the people of this community is on display, Chambers said. dtatman@ebrschools.org, cbernard@ebrschools.org, mgaudet@ebrschools.org, jdyason@ebrschools.org, ewarejackson@ebrschools.org, dcollins1@ebrschools.org, thoward4@ebrschools.org, dlanus@ebrschools.org, mbellue@ebrschools.org. Gary has been calling for her resignation since 2016 after Connie was captured on video grabbing a young person's neck after walking inside their home and demanding he and his friends stop partying. If you think her actions are unacceptable send an email to the members of the board encouraging Connie to resign. Baton Rouge School Board Member Connie Bernard is shopping while we are discussing changing the name of Lee High. A status conference has been scheduled for May 23 before State District Judge Louis Daniel. A lawyer for embattled East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member Connie Bernard and a prosecutor said Monday they're trying to resolve misdemeanor charges against her that stem from a 2018 . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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