Graham: Nominating a Black woman to the Supreme Court wouldn’t be affirmative action

The DCN Online TV response: It is sad that the good ole boys can do whatever they want but as soon as a Democrat does something, they got to be doing something illegal, immoral and/or giving somebody a handout or special favors. But these same folk have . . .  never mind!

(The Hill) – Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday pushed back against the notion that President Biden‘s vow to nominate a Black woman the Supreme Court was akin to “affirmative action,” saying he was in support of making U.S. institutions “look like America.”

“Put me in the camp of making sure the court and other institutions look like America. You know, we make a real effort as Republicans to recruit women and people of color to make the party look more like America. Affirmative action is picking somebody not as well qualified for past wrongs,” Graham said on CBS’s “Face the Nation.”

Graham’s remarks come after Mississippi Republican Sen. Roger Wicker said in an interview last week that any Black female candidate whom Biden nominates to the court to replace the retiring Justice Stephen Breyer would be a “beneficiary” of affirmative action.

During his interview on Sunday, Graham gave a glowing endorsement of South Carolina U.S. District Judge J. Michelle Childs to be considered for the Supreme Court, saying he couldn’t think of a better person for Biden to consider. The White House has confirmed that Childs is under consideration.

“Michelle Childs is incredibly qualified. There’s no affirmative action component if you pick her. She is highly qualified,” Graham said. (Read more)

Cheslie Kryst, former Miss NC and Miss USA, dead at 30

The DCN Online TV response: A great career but to end her life this way just so sad.

NEW YORK — Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 Miss North Carolina who went on to be Miss USA 2019 and a correspondent for the entertainment news program "Extra," has died at age 30.
Police said Kryst jumped from a Manhattan apartment building and was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday morning. Her family confirmed her death in a statement.

"In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie," the statement said. "Her great light was one that inspired others around the world with her beauty and strength. She cared, she loved, she laughed and she shined. Cheslie embodied love and served others, whether through her work as an attorney fighting for social justice, as Miss USA and as a host on EXTRA. But most importantly, as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor and colleague – we know her impact will live on."

Kryst, a former college athlete and a North Carolina lawyer who was from Charlotte won the Miss USA pageant in May 2019 and competed in the Miss Universe pageant that year.
When Kryst was crowned, it marked more than a personal triumph: It meant that for the first time, three Black women were the reigning Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America. Kryst appeared on GMA to highlighted the achievement. (Read more)

Don’t Be Nobody’s Fool!

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Sermon by Rev. Felix Pettaway on Step 98.1 Radio Sunday January 30, 2022.

This is powerful. I can relate to this sermon. I did just that!

You can also listen here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12T9HXQ76VhmDKOd9n1v7yd5M7qqelZpZ/view?usp=drive_web

I Am Really A Loner! But Most Folk Would Not Know

I have never been the one to hang out with a lot of folk. I have never liked crowds.

I have had many friends and associates but I can count the number of times I have been to their house and the same when it comes to them coming to mine. Actually I could count on one hand how many times I have been to their homes and they to mines. But we talk often and attended events, church and etc. When I went to the club, I liked sitting in the car talking to folk as they went in came out.

I have always hung around family and many times they were older.

I have a couple of folk special to me and we talk daily but we don’t visit each other. But we are there for each other when we need be.

Before the pandemic a couple of my church brothers we would go visit the sick and go out to eat regularly.

My best friend/brother that recently transitioned we didn’t visit each other homes  however he lived in Virginia but when he came here we would meet at his moma’s house, a ballgame, restaurant and elsewhere. My point is just because I talk to folk don’t mean that I know where everybody lives.

When I am not at work, at the car wash, a ballgame, in church, at a funeral or other events, i am at home on my computer. I don’t have to hang out with folk and I am good.

I am a loner but I am not alone.

Folk When You Say Something Say Something With Value

Folk when you say something, say something with value. Pretty words with no action is just that words. I like this because she said if the states ban abortion then they ought to do the things she mentions. Almost daily I see folk saying stuff, trying to criticize others but what have they done and what they gonna do? These folk play on folk emotions but have done nothing and ain’t going to do no more than what the person they are criticizing is doing. It depends on the space that one is in what they can do as a group and individually.

St. Stephens MBC Goldsboro Pastor Malcom E. Lewis Invite You To Sunday School & Western Union Morning Service Sunday January 30, 2022 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Pastor Malcom E. & Mother Lois Lewis along with the church congregation invite you to St. Stephens MBC Sunday School and Western Union Morning Service Sunday January 30, 2022 Sunday School 10:00 AM with Rev. Lous Wright & Western Union Worship 11:00 AM morning Service.

You can also join the live service by clicking on the following Zoom Video Link.
Meeting ID: 810 6032 8160 Passcode: 538587

Free Conference Call: 701-801-6982

You can also join in person 206 Pearson St Goldsboro, NC 27530. CDC guidelines followed.

Note: On your phone or other devices click on the Zoom link or dial the Free Conference Call around 10 minutes before so you will not forget.

Please come back to the page later today and/or in the future to see the recording of the program.

Pastor Malcom Emmanuel Lewis
St. Stephens MBC Goldsboro NC
Anderson Chapel MBC Macclesfield NC