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Birmingham City Schools board voted to end its leasing contract with Church of the Highlands June 9

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AdvertisementBirmingham City Schools board votes to end leasing contract with Church of the HighlandsHide TranscriptShow TranscriptHERE UNTIL TOMORROW. I WILL EXPLAIN MORE ON THAT COMING UP. SHER TONIGHT, THE BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOL BOARD VOTED TO END ITS LEASE CONTRACT WITH CHURCH OF THE HIGHLANDS. THE DECISION COMES AFTER CONTROVERSY OVER PASTOR CHRIS HODGES SUPPORTING A FAR-RIGH CONSERVATIVE COMMENTATOR ON SOCIAL MEDIA. SINCE THEN COMMUNITY MEMBE , EVEN A SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE HAVE VOICED , STRONG OPINIONS ABOUT THE CHURCH’S PRESENCE INSIDE TWO SCHOOL TONIGHT, NO DISCUSSION. JUST A QUICK VOTE AMONG BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO NO LONGER ALLOW CHURCH OF THE HIGHLANDS TO LEASE SPACE INSIDE PARKER AND WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOLS. &gt;&gt; WE NEED TO STAY OUT OF THE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS. WE NEED TO STAY OUT OF THE RENTAL BUSINESS. &gt;&gt; MONDAY WE SPOKE WITH DISTRICT TWO REPRESENTATIVE TERRI MICHAL WHO EXPRESSED HER PERSONAL CONCERNS REGARDING PASTOR CHRI HODGES’ SUPPORT OF CHARLIE KIRK, THE PRESIDENT OF TURNING POINT USA, AN ORGANIZATION MANY CONSIDER CONTROVERSIAL FOR ITS POLITICAL STANCE. &gt;&gt; THIS GO DEEPER THEN DO YOU BELIEVE SOMEONE’S RELIGIOUS BELIEFS. WITH ALL THE UNREST GOIN ON, TO HAVE SOMEONE THAT IS IN OUR SCHOOLS AND POTENTIALLY INTERFACING WITH OUR CHILDREN LIKING AND BELIEVING SOME OF , THOSE THINGS, THAT’S SOMETHIN THAT I FEEL IS OUR OBLIGATION TO STAND UP AGAINST. 5:31 -- AGAINST. &gt;&gt; AND SHE IS NOT ALONE, MICHAEL JORDAN PASTOR OF NEW ERA BAPTIST , CHURCH A MUCH SMALL , CONGREGATION IN THE CITY HAS , ALWAYS BEEN AGAINST THE STATES LARGEST CHURCH GROUP MOVING IN. &gt;&gt; I DID NOT CREATE THIS SITUATION THAT PASTOR HODGES IS IN. YOU MUST PREACH AND TEACH AGAINST THAT WHICH IS WRON &gt;&gt; PASTOR HODGES APOLOGIZED TO CHURCH MEMBERS FOR LIKING KIRK’S POSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA. IN AN EMAIL HE SAID I CAN TELL , YOU THOSE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS THAT I LIKED DO NOT REFLECT, IN ANY WAY, MY TRUE FEELINGS BELIEFS. I NOW REALIZE THEY WERE HURTFUL AND DIVISIVE, AND I SINCERELY APOLOGIZE. &gt;&gt; I HAVE BEEN GETTING SOME EMAILS AND PHONE CALLS WITH CONCERNS AND OF COURSE I AM SEEING PLENTY ON SOCIAL MEDI WHEN I AM OUT IN PUBLIC PEOPLE STOP ME. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT TOPIC, ESPECIALLY AT THIS TIME. SHERI: TERRI MICHAL WENT ON TO SAY AS A BOARD MEMBER IT’S HER JOB TO LISTEN TO HER CONSTITUENTS AND MAKE DECISIONS BASED ON WHAT SHE IS HEARIAdvertisementBirmingham City Schools board votes to end leasing contract with Church of the HighlandsUPDATE 6/9: The Birmingham City Schools board voted to terminate its leasing contract with the Church of the Highlands during a special called meeting Tuesday evening.Birmingham's Housing Authority also ended its partnership with the Church of the Highlands this week after criticism over senior pastor Chris Hodges liking posts by Charlie Kirk, who is the president of the pro-Trump organization Turning Point USA. Kirk's posts were criticized as being racially insensitive. "I understand how this has made you feel and I apologize," Hodges said in a lengthy public apology last week. "Honestly, it’s understandable to me."Donald Trump Jr. called the city's moves "absolutely insane." Kirk tweeted that his followers should "stand up to the mob." ---A group concerned of Birmingham citizens are urging Birmingham City School leaders to part ways with the Church of the Highlands. The school board is expected to vote Tuesday to terminate lease agreements the school system has with Highlands. The popular church has been holding services at both A.H. Parker and Woodlawn High School. Hear concerns from Birmingham citizens and leaders in the video below:The Church of the Highlands has come under intense pressure after members accused their pastor of supporting racist ideology. Screenshots surfaced showing Pastor Chris Hodges liking Charlie Kirk's Instagram page and his posts. Kirk is the founder of "Turning Point USA," a far-right conservative group that promotes issues that churchgoers say are racially insensitive. School Board Member Terri Michal said there is a clause in the agreement where the system can end the agreement by giving the church a 90-Day notice.We've reached out to the Church of the Highlands for comments, but church leaders haven't responded.UPDATE 6/9: The Birmingham City Schools board voted to terminate its leasing contract with the Church of the Highlands during a special called meeting Tuesday evening.AdvertisementBirmingham's Housing Authority also after criticism over senior pastor Chris Hodges liking posts by Charlie Kirk, who is the president of the pro-Trump organization Turning Point USA. Kirk's posts were criticized as being racially insensitive. "I understand how this has made you feel and I apologize," Hodges said in a lengthy public apology last week. "Honestly, it’s understandable to me."Donald Trump Jr. called the city's moves "absolutely insane." Kirk tweeted that his followers should "stand up to the mob."This content is imported from Facebook.You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.---A group concerned of Birmingham citizens are urging Birmingham City School leaders to part ways with the Church of the Highlands. The school board is expected to vote Tuesday to terminate lease agreements the school system has with Highlands. The popular church has been holding services at both A.H. Parker and Woodlawn High School. Hear concerns from Birmingham citizens and leaders in the video below:The Church of the Highlands has come under intense pressure after members accused their pastor of supporting racist ideology. Screenshots surfaced showing Pastor Chris Hodges liking Charlie Kirk's Instagram page and his posts. Kirk is the founder of "Turning Point USA," a far-right conservative group that promotes issues that churchgoers say are racially insensitive. School Board Member Terri Michal said there is a clause in the agreement where the system can end the agreement by giving the church a 90-Day notice.We've reached out to the Church of the Highlands for comments, but church leaders haven't responded.Loading more articles...

AdvertisementBirmingham City Schools board votes to end leasing contract with Church of the HighlandsHide TranscriptShow TranscriptHERE UNTIL TOMORROW. I WILL EXPLAIN MORE ON THAT COMING UP. SHER TONIGHT, THE BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOL BOARD VOTED TO END ITS LEASE CONTRACT WITH CHURCH OF THE HIGHLANDS. THE DECISION COMES AFTER CONTROVERSY OVER PASTOR CHRIS HODGES SUPPORTING A FAR-RIGH CONSERVATIVE COMMENTATOR ON SOCIAL MEDIA. SINCE THEN COMMUNITY MEMBE , EVEN A SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE HAVE VOICED , STRONG OPINIONS ABOUT THE CHURCH’S PRESENCE INSIDE TWO SCHOOL TONIGHT, NO DISCUSSION. JUST A...

Birmingham City Schools board voted to end its leasing contract with Church of the Highlands June 9

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