I personally watched her for about 8 minutes, he wrote in a post. Not their personal conscious. Another board member, Dadrius Lanus wrote a lengthy post on Facebook addressing Bernard: You had every single opportunity to apologize after you embarrassed our school board on the news by openly supporting the legacy of Robert E. Lee, but you did not, he wrote. 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You sit your arrogant self in here and sit on there shopping while the pain and the hurt of the people of this community is on display because you dont give a damn and you should resign, the activist, Gary Chambers Jr., told board member Connie Bernard at the hearing. Watch Gary savagely rip East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member Connie Bernard and Kimberly break down her epic Race In America video that went viral inside. I stand on that, he said. [CDATA[ // <! Shortly before the resignation, Bernard was cited after being involved in a physical and verbal dispute with a teenager on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Pinchback. Republican Connie Bernard brought in more than 5,800 votes. We are all part of the solution.. 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 . 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. https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/article_268e5b2e-5162-11e9-a304-4397bc7cfc9d.htmlhttps://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/courts/article_ac03715e-c354-11e9-ab49-c712c9b061fc.htmlhttps://m.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmingarychambers%2Fvideos%2F10163856623180013%2F\u0026show_text=0\u0026width=560https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/article_50df7e4c-b27f-11ea-b969-5b0376f4116f.html 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. One school board's move to rename a Louisiana high school named after Robert E. Lee has resulted in calls for a board member to step down. Connie Bernard trespassing and choking youth - YouTube Lee personally owned enslaved people and he assumed command of 189 others after his father-in-law died in 1857, according to the American Civil War Museum. Here's what we know. And were done begging you to do whats right.. 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. I joined this race purely to serve, and Im looking forward to the next phase of the election. She was a school board member 4 years ago when they voted to keep Lee associated with the school. Thats exactly what happened. mbellue@ebrschools.org. Thank you Mr. It would be anything that she would like for me to consider so that I can give it to the affected parties, Moore said. [CDATA[ // <! On Thursday, the board ended up unanimously voting to hear recommendations for a new name of the high school. I had intended to get up here and talk about how racist Robert E. Lee was, but Im going to talk about you, Connie. She was shopping while citizens were speaking about changing the name of Lee High. Man shot to death outside apartment complex Man shot to death outside apartment complex at Groom Road and Sherron Avenue; police asking public for help. Whether its a short vacation or theyre jetting off to begin their career, show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift. Goedeke was a right tackle in college but the Bucs tried to shoehorn him in the starting lineup at left guard. "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. Most of the school board members dont even have as much education as this woman and they voted for a white woman with less skills to lead a school district that is 81% Black. Lee also punished escape attempts harshly. [CDATA[ Watch him read Connie The Coward School Board member like a Bible after he caught her online shopping during the meeting below: I told Connie Bernard to her face she needed to resign from the East Baton Rouge School board. The top two candidates, Republican Connie Bernard and Democrat Katie Kennison are headed for the run-off in December. He noted that 81% of the school system's 42,334 students identify as Black or African American. During an East Baton Rouge Parish School. SPRINGFIELD - A man was killed on Sunday BATON ROUGE - Bright orange scooters have made Saturday PM Forecast: Clouds Building In - A Few Passing Afternoon Showers. Connie needs to resign. She left office on January 1, 2023. A post shared by Gary Chambers (@garychambersjr) on Jun 19, 2020 at 6:06am PDT. Ahead of Thursdays meeting, Connie Bernard, a school board member, defended the schools name and told community members who supported the change to learn a little bit more about the historical figure. He was a horrible person who helped cause the death of thousands of Americans to uphold the rights of states to keep African people enslaved in America. // <! In District 8, three candidates. 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. When we dont confront elected officials we give them permission to disrespect us and to devalue us. Connie Bernard chooses to stay in school board race after withdrawing Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Connie needs to resign. Another board member, Tramelle Howard, called for Bernard's resignation following Thursday's hearing. EBR School Board member Connie Bernard will not seek re-election All Rights Reserved. Weve had enough of her poor leadership. Bernard has since apologized for her remarks, according to CNN affiliate WBRZ. BATON ROUGE - Embattled East Baton Rouge School Board member Connie Bernard was in court Monday over charges stemming from an aggressive confrontation with teenagers throwing a house. The letter further suggests she plans to remain on the board in some capacity. [CDATA[ // <! An incumbent like Connie Bernard, who I think was a particularly famous incumbent its an uphill battle to try to take out an incumbent, even if that incumbent has dropped out, Darr explained. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. You are horrible.. 01:59 - Source: CNN. Chambers, though, then posted video with a 20-second clip of her scrolling on the shopping website. Lets make some #GoodTrouble together. A post shared by Kimberly Latrice Jones (@kimberlylatricejones), PREVIOUS: Chadwick Boseman Seen Being Wheeled Into An Emergency Room Months After Fans Questioned His Dramatic Weight Loss. This afternoon, Connie said she would NOT resign from the school board. Video leaked of the scuffle between the board member and the teen where it appears she entered the. 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 online during the school board meeting. I promise to be part of the solution and to listen to the concerns of all members of our community. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Where are our leaders? Despite denial, records show extensive online shopping by Connie That needs to change in a city that is 56% Black. "I had intended to get up here and talk about how racist Robert E. Lee was, but I'm going to talk about you, Connie, sitting over there shopping while we're talking about Robert E. Lee," said activist Gary Chambers Jr., addressing Connie Bernard at a hearing last Thursday. NAACP Baton Rouge leaders similarly said the schools renaming was long overdue. Privacy Policy. 16 Alabama with Four-Run, Five More Tigers Taken on Final Day of NFL Draft, #1 LSU Baseball captures game one vs Alabama, Public school students unable to receive $1,000 voucher for learning how to read. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. We won the vote to change the name of Lee High, but the work continues until Connie is gone. Moore said he went forward with charges after waiting months for Bernard to produce mitigating evidence that may have allowed him to resolve the matter without going to court, and he said hes still in hopes that such documentation will be forthcoming. Bernard, whose term ends in 2022, previously served as the school boards vice president, WAFB-TV reported. 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Voting your conscious suggest they know better than us, and its wrong. Heres The Latest On Single-Again Kanye Wests Harassing Social Media Posts Aimed At Kim K, Lil Meech And Summer Walker Dating Rumors Heat Up: Meech Calls Cap On Bedroom Photo With Another Woman, Summer Seemingly FaceTimes Meech, Nelly & Ashanti Spin The Block, Fueling Dating Rumors While Cozied Up In Las Vegas, John Boyega BLASTED By IG Influencer Pam MacB For Allegedly Cheating On And Dehumanizing Her, Oh? You are horrible, he continued. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Bernard also apologized for that incident. 2023 Cable News Network. All politics is local, and if we get civically engaged and lean in together we can shake things up. Shes defending Robert E. Lee as if he was a good man. Connie Bernard in court Monday for charges tied to 2018 tirade - WBRZ School board member Michael Gaudet told WBRZ in a statement Monday that Bernard's actions showed "disinterest and apathy," and that he plans to submit a proposal requiring board members to take a race education course. See the Chambers full message in the video below. "I was actually taking notes, paying attention, reading online comments," she told the publication. ABC News reached out to Bernard but has yet to hear back. Members of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board are calling for the resignation of a fellow member after a viral video showed her being criticized for her defense . Before the meeting began, the advocacy group "Stand for Children" announced it was calling for Bernard to step down. />, If reading a racist were TWO people, they would be Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers Jr. and author/activist Kimberly Jones. She entered not. You should walk out of here and resign and never come back because you are the example of racism in this community, he added. We are either tearing down white supremacy or we arent. 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. Bernard has resisted scattered calls for her to resign from the School Board altogether. Activist erupts on school board member for shopping during hearing 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! This is not a game and the PEOPLE mean business!". The statue to the controversial Castleman has been vandalized often over the last ten years. Updated Connie again has shown who she is. Then she got on TV last week telling Black folks we needed to learn more of Lees history. Bernard, however, did not apologize for going into the house to begin with or any of her other actions that night. 2023 Cox Media Group. // ]]> FACTS!! At a press briefing Monday afternoon, two board members joined Howard and Lanus in asking for her immediate resignation. EBR school board member seen in profanity-filled video during An East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member landed in hot water Friday after a confrontation involving a party at a neighbor's home. // ]]> She was shopping while citizens were speaking about changing the name of Lee High. Petition to recall EBR School Board member Connie Bernard - WBRZ Im working to ensure that this isnt just a moment, but something that we can build momentum to create real change together. To move forward, we must honestly acknowledge the failings of the past and listen to those who feel marginalized.. NEXT: WATCH: Natasha Sits Down With Senate Hopeful Jaime Harrison Lindsey Graham's Unlikely Opponent - For First Interview In The #YBFPOLITICS Vertical! Two years ago Dawn voted against a Black man for Vice President of the school board because she wanted to be VP. The school in question, Lee High School, was named in honor of Confederate general Robert. 1 LSU baseball wins game 2 vs Alabama 12-8. For everyone who is wondering this is the full video of Connie Bernard Speak truth to power, stand on your convictions, let NONE of them slide, and #KeepPushing. 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. In 2016, the board voted to remove the Robert E. portion of the schools name, with Bernard being one of the five members to vote to keep Lee in its name, the newspaper reports. And you should resign. EBR School system is 81% Black. Katie Kennison wins EBR School Board District 8 seat voters in Bernard's southeast Baton Rouge District 8 . According to WAFB-TV, board members cannot legally vote to remove a member, but a voter recall could oust Bernard from her position if she decides not to resign. Peep the powerful clip above. 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. Here's how the Louisiana Constitution will. Connie needs to resign. BATON ROUGE, La. 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. Lamar scored early and often No. 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. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Baton Rouge is deeply inequitable and Connie Bernard remaining on the school board shines yet another light on it. Pinchback, posted video with a 20-second clip of her scrolling. I believe that Connie Bernard spent $3 after she dropped out and Kennison spent a grand total of zero. Make her famous, so the world know some Karens are like Connie. For more information, please see our Note: Explicit language. 'Go Home Connie': The Man Who Put Baton Rouge School Board - YouTube Email the board: Connie Bernard shouldve resigned in 2018, she absolutely should resign now. Black or white. This is a picture of you shopping while were talking about racism and history in this country," Gary said in the video, holding up the image of her shopping online (below). [CDATA[ // <! History will judge us for what we do in this moment. 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. Thanks Joe and Mika and the whole crew for the conversation. The Advocate also left messages Thursday with her listed attorney, Aidan Reynolds, as well as another attorney, John McLindon. Its time out for Black leaders who think they know better than the rest of us. Gary Chambers Jr. and Kimberly Jones served up MASTERCLASSES on how to CHECK these racists. I stand with you, in love and respect.. Although the school board cannot remove Bernard, they can pressure her into resigning. A three-minute video of activist Gary Chambers berating and calling for the resignation of East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member Connie Bernard has gone viral. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Connie Bernard ( Republican Party) was a member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board in Louisiana, representing District 8. Sitting over there shopping while were talking about Robert E. Lee. Bernard submitted a statement to ABC affiliate station WBRZ in Baton Rouge on Friday regarding her comments on Lee. On Facebook last week, Lanus asked Bernard to more closely look into this history. At the June 18 board meeting, Chambers took a photo of Bernard as her laptop screen showed a shopping website and then showed it to the board as he began to speak. Gen. The statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee stands behind a crowd of hundreds of White nationalists, neo-Nazis and members of the "alt-right" during the "Unite the Right" rally August 12, 2017, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Watch the 2 Your Health report for Friday, April 28, 2023. Folks Are Giving MasterClasses On How To Read The Racists - And No There is a very formal and involved process for removing your name from the ballot and she didnt take those steps, so voters were still able to cast ballots in her favor. The bottom line is that I hope to help school children succeed, and I would be honored to carry out the duties of being a school board member.. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Did you encounter any technical issues? BATON ROUGE - A man was taken to the hospital after being stabbed by his adult son on Sunday afternoon. In addition to being publicly upbraided by Chambers, Bernard was criticized for her comments by three board members, the newspaper reports. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Confederate figures across the country have been taken down. Independent Joseph Britt brought in around five thousand votes. We won the vote to change the name of Lee High, but the work continues until Connie is gone. 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Baton Rouge activist rips school board member for defending - CNN Peep her comments below: Connie Bernard shouldve resigned in 2018, she absolutely should resign now. When they dont vote the will of the people we should send them home. (BRPROUD) - The results are in and Connie Bernard received the most votes in the race for East Baton Rouge School Board in District 8. Black Baton Rouge Community Advocate Calls Out Board Member - Moguldom [CDATA[ [CDATA[ // <! District 8 school board member Connie Bernard during a meeting of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the school board offices in Baton Rouge, La. Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers speaks out on viral video demanding The time to speak on why you voted against a highly educated Black woman, a Black woman with more education than the majority of the people voting on the decision. BY CHARLES LUSSIER | clussier@theadvocate.com, Baton Rouge school board member issued summons over confrontation at neighbor's party, Baton Rouge school board member apologizes for using profanity; DA looking into confrontation, Embattled EBR school board member Connie Bernard gives up VP post, citing husband's cancer diagnosis, Baton Rouge school board member's next court appearance in battery case set for December, Who is Connie Bernard: 5 facts about Baton Rouge school board member in viral video, Connie Bernard, facing a recall, is not backing down: 'She's getting ready for a fight'. According to the Secretary of States office she never officially dropped out of the race. Mr. [CDATA[ // <! To force our students to attend a school with such a name is not only degrading but it is culturally insensitive and a violation of our students rights!. If you want a pest-free patio this spring, the most important thing you can do is take away those elements that bugs find desirable. Although none of the board members would address the subject directly, VerettaLee had this message at the beginning of the meeting: "Be accountable. A Change.org petition urging Bernard to resign garnered more than 7,200 signatures as of Sunday afternoon. CNN . I had intended to get up here and talk about how racist Robert E. Lee was, but Im going to talk about you, Connie. These are important times, and what we do next TOGETHER could change the world. Baton Rouge School Board Member Mercilessly Called Out by Black - TMZ The #1 subreddit for all things relating to Baton Rouge, Louisiana! 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. Weve had enough of her poor leadership. "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.". This is a picture of you shopping while were talking about racism and history in this country.. Arthur Pania, another community member who attended the meeting said he saw Bernard shopping online for at least eight minutes. Morning sunshine will turn to mostly cloudy skies, with a few possible showers forming, as a cold front approaches the area Bernard was first elected to the board in 2010 and is in her third term representing south Baton Rouges District 8. She caused something of an uproar earlier this year when she. 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. Remember that Dawn voted against a Black woman to lead this school district that is 81% Black. Continued in comments. A weak frontal system will push through the Friday AM Forecast: Plenty of sunshine today, No. Baton Rouge political action committee calls for resignation of school board member, Connie Bernard Bernard first came under fire two weeks ago when she was called out for online shopping. 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. "My comments last week about the naming of Lee High School were insensitive, have caused pain for others and have led people to believe I am an enemy of people of color, and I am deeply sorry," she said. Now, a few people who've recently gone viral for calling racism out. She can easily say the voters said they wanted me, so Im back, said Darr. ! James wrote on Twitter. I had intended to get up here and talk about how racist Robert E Lee was, but Im gonna talk about you, Connie, Chambers said. ", A video of part of Chambers' speech has gone viral, with celebrities including Ava DuVernay and LeBron James sharing it on Twitter. "I. Both are misdemeanors. We are either tearing down white supremacy or we arent. Sheriff's deputies issued her a misdemeanor. Those who support her resignation are also pointing to an August 2018 incident in which she engaged in a physical conflict with a teenager. In a June 10 interview with the station, she voiced support for keeping the name the same today. // <! I told Connie Bernard to her face she needed to resign from the East Baton Rouge School board. Connie Bernard to appear in court in July for alleged 2018 choking incident
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