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Subscribe Civil rights supporters long regarded School Supt. Benjamin Willis as a segregationist, Kraft wrote, and King would likely target him in speeches and protests. Kraft noted that school desegregation had been slow, and he hinted that as civil rights leaders, King included, remained uncertain of what to do next, the upcoming generation of leaders were “remarkedly different from King.” “They tend to be more aggressive, more keen to enter the big cities of the North, more concerned about social questions such as jobs and housing than purely legal,” he said, while adding that these young leaders might align themselves with “white malcontents” a euphemism for communists. “But, if nothing else,” he added, “that judgment is premature.” ....
By Jason Koon News Herald Correspondent For many churches in Burke County, the Christmas season will look a little bit different this year than it has in the past. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, many churches are opting to cancel or adapt Christmas plans to avoid spreading the virus. âThereâs a lot thatâs up in the air,â said the Rev. Brian Butner, senior pastor of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. âWeâre not exactly sure right now if or when weâre going to be able to do anything at all.â Some churches are working to find creative solutions that will allow them to celebrate the holiday safely ....