Bring That Week Back: President of Lincoln University Resigns
Plus, church refuses to bury 93-year-old member.
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President of Lincoln University Resigns - Plus, Pastor Walter F. Houston of the Fourth Missionary Baptist Church refused to bury 93-year-old Olivia Blair because she was unable to pay her tithes in the past two years. — Melissa Quinones (@just_simplymell)Robert R. Jennings has resigned from the top spot at Lincoln University after disparaging comments surfaced about women and sexual assault. A spokesperson from the university stated that his resignation would be effective immediately. Valerie Harrison will serve as president until the Board of Trustees finds a replacement. (Photo: Lincoln University)
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Church Refuses to Bury a 93-Year-Old Woman - Pastor Walter F. Houston of the Fourth Missionary Baptist Church in Texas refused to bury 93-year-old Olivia Blair because she was unable to pay her tithes in the past two years. Blair has been a member of Fourth Missionary Baptist Church for 50 years prior to her falling ill and was later placed in hospice for her care. Blair’s family believes money is the only thing the church cares about. (Photo: FOX News 26)
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B. Smith Found in New York - B. Smith was reported missing by her husband, Dan Gasby, when she did not return to their home in the Hamptons last Tuesday night. Smith was later founded in a diner in New York City. Smith recently made a public announcement earlier this year about having Alzheimer’s to bring awareness to the disease. (Photo: Donald Bowers/Getty Images for USO of Metropolitan New York)
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A Mother and Son Are Reunited After Child Went Missing - Georgia police reunited a mother and her son after the missing child was found behind a fake wall in the home of his step-mother and father. AFP reports that the couple, Samantha Davis, 42, and Gregory Jean, 37, were charged with false imprisonment, obstruction and child cruelty. The couple will be held without bond until their court date on Dec. 9. (Photo: USA Today)
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Cleveland Police File a Discrimination Lawsuit - Members of the Cleveland Police Department filed a lawsuit claiming discrimination against non-Black officers who use deadly force. The lawsuit came about after Tamir Rice, 12 years old, was fatally shot while holding a toy gun.(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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