Elizabethtown ComÂmunity and Technical College will host its annual Beacons of Light Celebration virtually at 7 p.m. Friday.Â
According to a news release, âBeacons of Light recognizes African American heroes in the collegeâs service region for their success, exemplary service to their professions and communities, and commitment to servant leadership and equity.â
This yearâs honorees include Terrie Burgan, Ed Harris and Darian Parker and were selected by a special selection committee.
⢠Burgan, who serves as the health promotion manager and public information officer for the Lincoln Trail District Health Department, was nominated by Dr. Donielle Lovelle of Western Kentucky University.
Black JMU alumni to share their stories during virtual Madison Vision Series event
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The next installment of the Madison Vision Series will feature five Black James Madison University alumni who will share their stories of success and triumph.
The virtual event will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, and will feature Charles May (’83), a special agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service; Darian Parker (’01, ’03M), a certified personal trainer who has been in the fitness and wellness industry for 19 years; Melvin Petty (’84), who co-owns, with his wife, the multi-million dollar company ERP Inc.; Angela Reddix (’90), fo
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Parker pointed to two other factors that could be at play, one being this year’s demonstrations regarding the death of Elijah McClain. McClain died on Aug. 27, 2019 – five days after he went into cardiac arrest following a confrontation with Aurora officers. He was detained after a report of a “suspicious person” in the area. McClain’s family said he had been walking to the store to get iced tea, and was wearing a ski mask because he was anemic.
The other factor, Parker said, could be Colorado Senate Bill 217, which, among other things, allows people to sue police officers for their actions on the job. The net effect, according to Parker, is a climate that appears to discourage proactive policing.