With his sword drawn, he’s been standing in memory of Confederate soldiers for more than a century. But will he be proudly standing 100 years from now? Not if Matthew Pryor has anything to say about it. “I think it represents a painful past, it brings a lot of ill feelings back,” he said. “I think it needs to go.” Pryor was one of the organizers of the Unity Walk in Covington … [Read more...] about There are plans in the works to ask for the removal of Covington’s Confederate statue
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See photos from Covington’s Unity Walk
[metaslider id="8039"] A Unity Walk took place in Covington on Sunday, June 14. It was a peaceful event to show solidarity with the national movement following the death of George Floyd last month. “We are bringing awareness to social justice, police brutality, racism and, most importantly, equality,” said Queisha Harris, one of the event’s organizers. Harris said the walk … [Read more...] about See photos from Covington’s Unity Walk
A unity walk is planned for Sunday afternoon in Covington
A unity walk is planned in Covington Sunday afternoon in the wake of global demonstrations supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. “We are bringing awareness to social justice, police brutality, racism and, most importantly, equality,” said Queisha Harris, one of the event’s organizers. The walk will begin at Crumpy’s, which is located at 835 Hwy. 51 North, at 3 p.m. It … [Read more...] about A unity walk is planned for Sunday afternoon in Covington
First Presbyterian Church will be hosting a community prayer service tonight
Tonight, First Presbyterian Church in Covington will be hosting a community prayer for justice, peace and revival. The Rev. Dr. Scott Sealy filmed a video from the steps of the church invited the public to attend the event. "This book I'm holding isn't a toy, it's not a prop," he said. "It is the word of God and sharper than any two-edged sword able to pierce our very hearts. … [Read more...] about First Presbyterian Church will be hosting a community prayer service tonight
