In her resignation letter, Bernard attributed the decision to her . NAACP Baton Rouge leaders similarly said the schools renaming was long overdue. She left office on January 1, 2023. "You should walk out of here and resign and never come back because you are the example of racism in this community. Following the news conference, Bernard sent a statement to WBRZ saying she had no intention of resigning. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Cannabis street fair aims to inform community about natural healing powers of Channel 2's Best Bet$: NBA Playoffs week 2. Speak truth to power, stand on your convictions, let NONE of them slide, and #KeepPushing. A Louisiana man verbally laid into a local school board member in a caught-on-camera confrontation after she was busted shopping online during a hearing to rename a school dubbed in honor of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. Then she got on TV last week telling Black folks we needed to learn more of Lees history. "This is how we make change happen! Baton Rouge School Board Member Connie Bernard is shopping while we are discussing changing the name of Lee High. The statue to the controversial Castleman has been vandalized often over the last ten years. We are either tearing down white supremacy or we arent. The Advocate: Who is Connie Bernard: 5 facts about Baton Rouge school board member in viral video Bernard is seen on video walking out of the meeting as Chambers speaks. Baton Rouge school board member faces national criticism for online 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). Elected official caught and called out for online shopping during Chambers aint with the bull jive!! UPDATE: Connie Bernard has announced she's stepping down as the vice president of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. 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. However, a few angry parents don't believe Bernard is doing that. [CDATA[ // <! 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. Calls continue for Connie Bernard's resignation following - WBRZ Also let Connie know its time for her to resign. "We thought it was best to keep the name in honor of that long legacy of alumni," Bernard told the station, adding, "I would hope that they would learn a little bit more about General Lee.". [CDATA[ // <! #KeepPushing, A post shared by Gary Chambers (@garychambersjr) on Jun 22, 2020 at 1:59pm PDT. Attempting to decide between a beige and red dress. You are horrible.. Then she chocked a teenager in his home in 2018, she shouldve resigned then. See the Chambers full message in the video below. Her absence comes after a video surfaced of Bernard barging into a neighbor's house and going on a profanity-laced tirade, even grabbing a teenager. All politics is local, and if we get civically engaged and lean in together we can shake things up. HAMMOND, La. [CDATA[ // <! 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. 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. 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. Towns. And this isn't the first time Gary has called Connie out. Elected official caught and called out for online shopping during In District 8, three candidates. 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. First elected in 2010, she faced a potential recall . Shes defending Robert E. Lee as if he was a good man. There isnt a single public school attended by children in Baton Rouge named after someone Black. ! James wrote on Twitter. Two years ago. Connie Bernard resigns as EBR school board vice president, cites - WBRZ If you think her actions are unacceptable send an email to the members of the board encouraging Connie to resign. A video of local activist Gary Chambers confronting Bernard during the meeting went viral over the weekend. Sitting over there shopping while were talking about Robert E. Lee. her laptop screen showed a shopping website, Louisianas first Black governor, P.B.S. The school board ultimately voted in support of changing the name of the school. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Baton Rouge area. This afternoon, Connie said she would NOT resign from the school board. This was not my intention when I offered to withdraw in the primary election. "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.". 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The top two candidates, Republican Connie Bernard and Democrat Katie Kennison are headed for the run-off in December. 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. Bernard also apologized for that incident. Email the board: Connie Bernard shouldve resigned in 2018, she absolutely should resign now. Bernard told The Advocate on Friday that she wasn't shopping, and that the site was a pop-up ad. Bernard explains in a statement: My first thought when I woke up this morning was an incredible sense of gratitude for those supporters I have decided to remain in the race for School Board, District 8. East Baton Rouge Parish school system is 80% Black and Bernard believes we should keep a school named after a man who fought to keep slavery. A post shared by Gary Chambers (@garychambersjr) on Jun 19, 2020 at 12:03pm PDT. Pinchback, posted video with a 20-second clip of her scrolling. Gary also called out black leaders who don't make decisions in the best interest of black people: We dont elect people to vote their conscious. 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. ABC News reached out to Bernard but has yet to hear back. When we dont confront elected officials we give them permission to disrespect us and to devalue us. 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. // <! Gen. Man or Woman. I personally watched her for about 8 minutes, he wrote in a post. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman) Black or white. Mr. We got work to do. Chambers fiery commentary at an East Baton Rouge Parish school board hearing June 18 comes amid a renewed reckoning with systemic racism, White supremacy and police violence against Black people, spurred by the police killing of George Floyd. Connie again has shown who she is. I need your memory to be long. 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. />, If reading a racist were TWO people, they would be Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers Jr. and author/activist Kimberly Jones. Watch the 2 Your Health report for Wednesday, Watch the 2 Your Health report for Tuesday, Crawfish Tracker: A good time to get boilin'. You are horrible.. All Rights Reserved. Baton Rouge is a city that is 56% Black. Ultimately, the school board resolution was unanimously approved, with all nine members, including Bernard, voting in favor, according to the meetings minutes. "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. BATON ROUGE, La. Candidate Connie Bernard announced today she wants to keep that seat, despite withdrawing from the race back in September. Moore said that McLindon told him that he would soon be enlisting as Bernard's attorney. BATON ROUGE, La. Gallery | The Best Photos of LSU DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse However, it is clear that the voters in my district prefer the type of representation I have offered during my time on the Board.. 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The young adult author/director recently linked up virtually with "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah to unpack her emotional viral video that had people on social media singing her praises. After a member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board defended keeping the school's name and appeared to be shopping online during a board meeting on the name change, fellow board members and local activists are demanding her resignation. 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. Here's how the Louisiana Constitution will. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Morning sunshine will turn to mostly cloudy skies, with a few possible showers forming, as a cold front approaches the area According to Crawfish Tracker: Signs of life (and price drops). 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. [CDATA[ // <! "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 don't give a damn. appreciated. 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. "I was actually taking notes, paying attention, reading online comments," she told the publication. I told Connie Bernard to her face she needed to resign from the East Baton Rouge School board. Although the school board cannot remove Bernard, they can pressure her into resigning. Follow Charles Lussier on Twitter, @Charles_Lussier. 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. 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. Email the board: I stand with you, in love and respect.". EBR school board member seen in profanity-filled video during confrontation pleads not guilty. https://t.co/NGmejhJ27S, LeBron James (@KingJames) June 20, 2020. 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. A status conference has been scheduled for May 23 before State District Judge Louis Daniel. 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'. 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. Peep the powerful clip above. Make sure our students get what they need.". From the moment he walked up to the podium, you already KNEW it was about to be some ish. "At such a monumental and unprecedented time in our nation's history, it would behoove our members to be on the right side of history, and reignite racial harmony in our great community.". State courts denied his petitions, and Lee officially freed the enslaved people on December 29, 1862 just days before the Emancipation Proclamation. We are either tearing down white supremacy or we arent. "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. Katie Kennison wins EBR School Board District 8 seat In her resignation letter, she made no mention of that incident, saying instead that she left board leadership because her husband, John, had been diagnosed with cancer and has been undergoing time-consuming treatments. She never even said why she was supporting Brown. He better SAYTHAT! However, days before the hearing, board member Connie Bernard said she wanted to keep the name to honor the schools legacy. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. Privacy Policy. EBR school board president calls for Connie Bernard to resign - WAFB Bernard submitted a statement to ABC affiliate station WBRZ in Baton Rouge on Friday regarding her comments on Lee. The Baton Rouge activist also spoke to TMZ about the viral video: Even with the world watching Connie has yet to resign. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The runoff election will take place on Dec. 10. Keep flooding our emails until Connie Bernard steps down from our School Board! FAB FLIX OF THE DAY: THURSDAY, APRIL 27TH! When we dont confront elected officials, we give them permission to disrespect us and to devalue us. 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. 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. Folks Are Giving MasterClasses On How To Read The Racists - And No To move forward, we must honestly acknowledge the failings of the past and listen to those who feel marginalized.. Use your voice to let EBR Schools know its time for change. Thank you Mr. At a press briefing Monday afternoon, two board members joined Howard and Lanus in asking for her immediate resignation. Who is Connie Bernard: 5 facts about Baton Rouge school board member in She issued an apology shortly after an explicit. East Baton Rouge Parish school board member Connie Bernard, who says she won't resign over comments made regarding Robert E. Lee at a recent board meeting, will be called to court July 27 for a . Baton Rouge school board member Connie Bernard gets blasted for shopping online while the board debated renaming a school bearing Robert E. Lee's name. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Connie needs to resign. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Connie Bernard trespassing and choking youth - YouTube I wasnt shopping, she told the newspaper. Not their personal conscious. Arthur Pania, another community member who attended the meeting said he saw Bernard shopping online for at least eight minutes. Lee also punished escape attempts harshly. A viral video online shows a Louisiana school board member being chastised by a community member who called the elected official arrogant and racist. 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. She said she knocked on the door and knows the owners of the home, whom she called close personal friends.. 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. "We'd like to see her do the right thing, but we're also prepared to take the next step.". We elect them to vote the will of the people. 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