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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. There isnt a single public school attended by children in Baton Rouge named after someone Black. Womp. Thank you Mr. After prayerful consideration and consultation with my family and friends, I will continue to serve all students as elected by my district three times," the statement read. EBR School system is 81% Black. Shortly before the resignation, Bernard was cited after being involved in a physical and verbal dispute with a teenager on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. We are all part of the solution.. (BRPROUD) The East Baton Rouge District 8 School Board election ended on a cliffhanger Tuesday night. In the summer of 2020, she came under fire from politically correct liberals angered at her vacillation about Confederate names on public buildings. A post shared by Gary Chambers (@garychambersjr) on Jun 11, 2020 at 11:25am PDT. Cher Spotted Holding Hands With Amber Roses Ex/Sons Father Alexander AE Edwards, Cher Hints At Being 'In Love' On Twitter, Fab Mama-To-Be Rihanna Spotted Shopping For Baby Clothes In Target, Fans Notice Shes Holding A Dress, BOO'D UP OR NAH? 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. BATON ROUGE - For the second straight weekend, the LSU baseball team completed the sweep. . 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. SORRY - unable to post video at the site- A MUST SEE one. 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'. And you should resign. I would hope that they would learn a little bit more about General Lee, because General Lee inherited a large plantation and he was tasked with the job of doing something with those people who lived in bondage to that plantation, the slaves, and he freed them, she said, according to CNN affiliate WVLA/WGMB. Shameful. Elected official caught and called out for online shopping during Activist Gary Chambers addresses the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board on June 18, 2020. 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.. (BRPROUD) - The results are in and Connie Bernard received the most votes in the race for East Baton Rouge School Board in District 8. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman) Brianna Chambers, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Elected official accused of shopping online during school board meeting, Connie Bernard (Image via East Baton Rouge Parish School System), KIRO 7 News Seattle facebook feed(Opens a new window), KIRO 7 News Seattle twitter feed(Opens a new window), KIRO 7 News Seattle youtube feed(Opens a new window), agrees with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, recommended a few black historical figures, Multiple-vehicle collision completely blocks westbound I-90 near Issaquah, Seattle Kraken defeat Colorado Avalanche in Game 7 of Round 1 of Stanley Cup playoffs, Redfin says Seattle ranks 6th among metro areas being abandoned by homebuyers, Man accused of raping same woman he was convicted of assaulting 5 years ago, Washington State Patrol responds to 5-car wrong-way crash in Milton. I told Connie Bernard to her face she needed to resign from the East Baton Rouge School board. "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.". (WAFB) - East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member Connie Bernard was indeed online shopping for nearly an hour during a recent school board meeting that discussed the . Although none of the board members would address the subject directly, VerettaLee had this message at the beginning of the meeting: "Be accountable. Bernards actions show she didnt give a damn about the topic, Chambers said, while urging her to step down immediately. 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. "The actions taken by my colleague are inexcusable," Howard, vice president of the school board, wrote in an Instagram post on Saturday. District Attorney Hillar Moore said Tuesday he is looking into a confrontation among an East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member and young , In August, right after the incident, Bernard said she went to the home on High Lake Drive, down the street from her home, which was being rented, after hearing loud noises. Also let Connie know its time for her to resign. her laptop screen showed a shopping website, Louisianas first Black governor, P.B.S. In Baton Rogue, where more than 50% of residents are black, many people have criticized the name, saying it memorializes a man who owned hundreds of slaves. 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. 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. You are horrible.. For everyone who is wondering this is the full video of Connie Bernard The school changed its name from Robert E. Lee High School in 2016. Baton Rouge activist rips school board member for defending - CNN Bernard told The Advocate on Friday that she wasn't shopping, and that the site was a pop-up ad. Not their personal conscious. State courts denied his petitions, and Lee officially freed the enslaved people on December 29, 1862 just days before the Emancipation Proclamation. But thats how the privileged behave. Now, a few people who've recently gone viral for calling racism out. 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. This afternoon, Connie said she would NOT resign from the school board. // ]]> 1 LSU baseball wins game 2 vs Alabama 12-8. A status conference has been scheduled for May 23 before State District Judge Louis Daniel. A new name is expected to be selected by the board on July 16. Baton Rouge School Board member Connie Bernard 's lost the confidence of her colleagues after she was called out for ignoring an intense discussion about race -- and that's A-OK with the. [CDATA[ // <! The school board meeting ended with Connie the Coward School Board member storming out after that verbal lashing. Cookie Notice Before the meeting began, the advocacy group "Stand for Children" announced it was calling for Bernard to step down. They should all speak out and call for Connie to resign. I stand with you, in love and respect.. Baton Rouge, LA Hourly Weather Forecast | Weather Underground Bernard, who was not present in court, was initially cited the night of the party, Aug. 10, and pleaded not guilty Monday through her attorney. 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. Bernard has resisted scattered calls for her to resign from the School Board altogether. Connie Bernard to appear in court in July for alleged 2018 choking incident Despite denial, records show extensive online shopping by Connie 's Office + Lawyer Files Video Evidence Of Accuser Unhurt After Alleged Attack, BLACK ROYALTY:QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY, Marques Houston Under Fire For Controversial Dating Remarks, Labeling Women His Age & Single Mothers As 'Red Flags. Now that people are calling her out for it, shes released a statement. She was shopping while citizens were speaking about changing the name of Lee High. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Keep flooding our emails until Connie Bernard steps down from our School 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. This is a picture of you shopping while were talking about racism and history in this country, Chambers said. An East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member landed in hot water Friday after a confrontation involving a party at a neighbor's home. 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. And it was EPIC. [CDATA[ For Lamar baseball wins series against Southeastern with 7-1 win on Saturday. [CDATA[ // <! Voting your conscious suggest they know better than us, and its wrong. Chambers!!. Where are our leaders? Gen. 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. Lee also punished escape attempts harshly. Continued in comments. This was not my intention when I offered to withdraw in the primary election. General Lee inherited a large plantation, and he was tasked with the job of doing something with those people who lived in bondage to that plantation -- the slaves -- and he freed them, Bernard said. Not a single person spoke for Brown. Bernard submitted a statement to ABC affiliate station WBRZ in Baton Rouge on Friday regarding her comments on Lee. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. "I condemn racial injustice in any form. "You should walk out of here and resign and never come back because you are the example of racism in this community. The statue to the controversial Castleman has been vandalized often over the last ten years. Bucs' new O-line: Tristan Wirfs moves to left tackle, Luke Goedeke Ultimately, the school board resolution was unanimously approved, with all nine members, including Bernard, voting in favor, according to the meetings minutes. 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 . E. Lee. 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. 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. That needs to change in a city that is 56% Black. 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. I told Connie Bernard to her face she needed to resign from the East Baton Rouge School board. [CDATA[ // <! "I regret that I have become a distraction to the important work we have to do to educate our children. 1 LSU baseball completes the sweep over Alabama, winning game three 13-11. Chambers aint with the bull jive!! [CDATA[ // <! She never even said why she was supporting Brown. (BRPROUD) - A newcomer will be joining the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. Then she got on TV last week telling Black folks we needed to learn more of Lees history. She assumed office in 2010. June 8. I told Connie Bernard to her face she needed to resign from the East Baton Rouge School board. Dadrius Lanus said on Facebook Monday. Black Baton Rouge Community Advocate Calls Out Board Member - Moguldom I wasnt shopping, she told the newspaper. Those who support her resignation are also pointing to an August 2018 incident in which she engaged in a physical conflict with a teenager. Make sure our students get what they need.". Baton Rouge is a city that is 56% Black. This is a picture of you shopping while were talking about racism and history in this country.. Speak truth to power, stand on your convictions, let NONE of them slide, and #KeepPushing. Video of Louisiana activist calling for school board member to resign The Baton Rouge activist also spoke to TMZ about the viral video: Even with the world watching Connie has yet to resign. Another board member, Tramelle Howard, called for Bernard's resignation following Thursday's hearing. 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. If you think her actions are unacceptable send an email to the members of the board encouraging Connie to resign. 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. "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 School Board Members Call for Resignation of Connie Bernard Bernard submitted a statement to ABC affiliate station WBRZ in Baton Rouge on Friday regarding her comments on Lee. 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. A viral video online shows a Louisiana school board member being chastised by a community member who called the elected official arrogant and racist. 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. Board member called out of Lee H.S. renaming - Democratic Underground Activist/author Kimberly Jones captivated social media when a video of her explaining "Race In America" went viral. Connie Bernard faces renewed calls for resignation from - WAFB Man taken to hospital after being stabbed Maurepas man killed in Livingston Parish motorcycle No. He said Lee was a brutal slave master, cited a slaves account of being beaten, and told the board to stop being in 1856. He also said they should name the school after someone on the right side of history, such as Louisianas first Black governor, P.B.S. Dawn went against overwhelming support for Dr. Bernard this week pleaded not guilty to the charge and also an earlier complaint that she entered the home and refused to leave. A post shared by Gary Chambers (@garychambersjr) on Jun 19, 2020 at 12:03pm PDT. BATON ROUGE, La. I love US for real. Along with sharing how the video came about, Kimberly also talked about the injustices Black people face beyond the headlines and her novel Im Not Dying with You Tonight." According to the East Baton Maurepas man killed in Livingston Parish motorcycle wreck. BATON ROUGE, La. Mr. and our 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Democrat Katie Kennison was only 98 votes behind her with less than 5,700 votes. NEXT: WATCH: Natasha Sits Down With Senate Hopeful Jaime Harrison Lindsey Graham's Unlikely Opponent - For First Interview In The #YBFPOLITICS Vertical! How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? BRPROUD | Withdrawn candidate rejoins school board race after winning Candidate Connie Bernard. Connie Bernard Connie Bernard (Image via East Baton Rouge Parish School System). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In response, over the weekend, Chambers shared video footage on Instagram that appears to show Bernard scrolling an online shopping site for several seconds. However, a few angry parents don't believe Bernard is doing that. announced it was calling for Bernard to step down. Thank you Mr. EBR school board member seen in profanity-filled video during confrontation pleads not guilty. 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