Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Trump in Flint: Black pastor shuts Trump down when his speech gets political

Donald Trump sure does seem to be having a lot of trouble with black women in Flint Michigan. First Mayor Karen Weaver let him know that he was less than welcome and then another black woman had to put him in his place when he gave a speech that got to political in a black church. George L. Cook III AfricanAmericanReports.Com

During his extended photo op in Flint Michigan Donald Trump took the time to visit and speak at a black church, Bethel United Methodist. During his speech he made the mistake of getting political and the church's pastor, Rev. Faith Green Timmons shut him down quick by reminding him that he there to address the Flint water crises. Watch that moment below.

Flint Michigan mayor not enthusiastic about Donald Trump's visit to the city

Upon hearing the news that Trump will visit her city, Flint Mayor Karen Weaver, who has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, issued a statement, saying "Flint is focused on fixing the problems caused by lead contamination of our drinking water, not photo ops."

More from the statement issued by Mayor Weaver's office:

Mayor Weaver went on to point out that neither Donald Trump nor any staff members from the Trump campaign have ever reached out to her since the Flint water crisis was officially recognized as an emergency in December 2015, and he never let her know that he was coming to the city this week.

The statement said workers at the Flint water treatment plant "cannot afford the disruption of a last-minute visit,".

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

School Bus Driver Lauded for Saving 20 Children From Burning Bus

Renita Smith, a Maryland bus driver is being hailed today as a hero after she helped 20 elementary school students off a bus and to safety as a fire quickly enveloped their school bus in just seconds. Watch the story of her heroism below:

Full Speech: Pres. Obama campaigns for Hillary Clinton in Philadelphia

President Obama spoke to supporters of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at Eakins Oval in Philadelphia. Obama mounted a vigorous defense of Hillary Clinton, her campaign's transparency and her fitness for the presidency, and blasted Republicans as fanning "anger and hate." Watch his entire speech below.

Monday, September 12, 2016

Rep. John Lewis on "holding back tears" at African American museum

Georgia Congressman John Lewis has risked his life many times in the fight for civil rights. He has been a central figure in that movement for more than half a century and has fought in Congress for 15 years to create the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Lewis joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss who he was inspired by and recount his experiences. Watch that interview below: