Now that Black History Month has come to a close and the nation has celebrated the achievements and contributions of Black people in this country. We have also reflected on the injustices that are faced by Black people every day – injustices that, this past summer, moved us all to action.
In the spirit of Black History Month, Waa-Mu has uplifted the Black creatives who have been a part of this process and reflected upon the space we occupy, the stories we have told and the voices we have neglected.
Waa-Mu stands proudly as one of Northwestern University’s oldest traditions. Throughout the years, the producers, performers and writers have shaped what stories get told, what perspectives get highlighted and how those stories are then relayed to the public. The diversity of creatives, or lack thereof, is indicative of the voices that are privileged and those that are neglected.
ARRESTS
The following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County, and, unless noted otherwise, were either placed in the Davidson County Detention Center or released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Lexington District Court on the date given:
Jay Emanuel Calhoun, 47, of 101 Meadow Wood Drive, Thomasville, was charged with attempted breaking and entering of a building, possession of burglary tools, $10,000 secured bond, Feb. 26.
Tasha Nicole Grimmet, 30, of 708 Field St., Thomasville, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, $20,000 secured bond, Feb. 17.
Andrew Edward Herring, 29, of 606 Roosevelt St., Thomasville, was charged with two counts of forgery of an instrument, possession of more than five counterfeit instruments, $20,000 secured bond, Feb. 17.