Bishop Blake, Larry Morrow & Jesseca Dupart donate $10,000 to Kenner booster clubs
In response to the announcement of Nike's new campaign with Colin Kaepernick, Kenner's mayor, Ben Zahn imposed a Nike ban at booster clubs.
Read more here: When You Hate a Black Man's Silent Protest So Much, You Ban Nike In Your City
Unhappy with the decision, Kenner resident, Larry Morrow organized a peaceful protest for the people of Kenner at Susan Park. Dozens gathered to express their disagreement with the mayor's decision, in hopes of making a difference and igniting change.
Read more: Dozen attend protest against Kenner Nike ban
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Following the protest, the ban was lifted. This goes to show that there is power in numbers and you have to be the change you wish to see.
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On Monday, September 17, Bishop Blake @srblakes, Larry Morrow @larry_morrow & Jesseca Dupart @darealbbjudy donate $10,000 to Kenner youth booster clubs.
Jesseca Dupart @darealbbjudy of Kaleidoscope Hair Products @kaleidoscopehairproducts
Bishop Samuel R Blake @srblakes of New Home Family Worship Center or New Orleans, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
Larry Morrow @larry_morrow, Entrepreneur
Are you willing to believe in something even if it means sacrificing everything?
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