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BR Area Leaders Send Critical Video Messages to African American Community Amid COVID-19 Quarantine

Updated: May 2, 2020


Baton Rouge, La - Ivory D. Payne, publisher of the Baton Rouge Weekly Press, in cooperation with Gov. John Bel Edwards's Get Serious Louisiana campaign recently initiated an internet video project to reinforce the importance of social distancing and safety as Louisiana attempts to flatten the curve of COVID 19, save lives and begin our road towards recovery. He approached business, spiritual and governmental leaders and asked that they share a short 30-60 second video that shared tips, encouragement and the seriousness of practicing safety and caution during this global pandemic.


Participants include: Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome, Mayor of Baker, La. Darnell Waites, Senator Regina Barrow, Representative C. Denise Marcelle, Representative Barbara Carpenter, Attorney Tiffany Foxworth, Agnes Andrews, Councilwoman Chauna Banks, Bishop Charles E. Wallace, Baker Councilwoman Doris Alexander and more.


The video will air on the Weekly Press Website (http://wwwbrweeklypress.com), Facebook @brweeklypress and UTSTV.com



About The Weekly Press

The Baton Rouge Weekly Press Newspaper has served the public for over 40 years. The philosophy of the Weekly Press is quite simple. We believe in the value of people and their community. We know the importance of getting involved and understanding the culture, politics, business and advertising needs of our community. The Weekly Press is proud to be a part of the Greater Baton Rouge area and will always strive for the best in quality, content, and accuracy to serve our readers, community and our advertisers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Weekly Press will continue to serve its readers through print and web services. Learn more at www.brweeklypress.com.

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