Tag: George Floyd Death

Rome officials host meeting to discuss confederate statue
The Rome Community Development Service Committee hosted a meeting on Friday to discuss the statue of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest standing at the base of the Myrtle Hill Cemetery.

Daughter of President Briggs tweets how to damage statues using household chemicals
On June 9, Madeline Odent, daughter of Berry President Steve Briggs, released a series of tweets detailing how bronze statues can be damaged beyond repair using basic household chemicals.

Students organize candlelight vigil in honor of Black Lives
On May 30, the chairs of the Solidarity Week committee hosted a candlelight vigil for students currently living on campus.

Protests erupt in Atlanta
Berry student and photojournalist Matthew McConnell documents.