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Lufkin looks toward new future for event growth, tourism

The Lufkin News 22 Sep 2021

The Lufkin City Council on Tuesday approved a contract with the Angelina Arts Alliance as a part of the city’s move away from event planning and further into marketing, city manager Bruce Green said ... This decision was made on a 4-2 vote with council members Trent Burfine and Guessippina Bonner voting against the contract ... ....

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BONNER: The three-legged stool of oppression: fear, distrust and envy

The Lufkin News 05 Sep 2020

Fear, distrust and envy. These three words when used against a person or a people can set behavior for 400 years. Look at the word “fear.” If you go by a yard and there is a dog, no matter what size, you are fearful of the barking ... You might even cross the street ... Guessippina Bonner is the Lufkin City Council Member for Ward 1 ... ....

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Leaders discuss importance of women’s suffrage

The Lufkin News 15 Aug 2020

Women’s suffrage came as a result of long hours of work put in by women of all races spanning decades. In Lufkin, women have chosen to take their right to the next step in acquiring elected, leadership roles ... Q. In your words, could you discuss the importance of a woman’s right to vote?. Ward 1 councilwoman Guessippina Bonner. ... Q ... Bonner ... Torres ... Q ... Bonner.

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BONNER: Thank you, Congressman John Lewis

The Lufkin News 01 Aug 2020

Within the African American family, this past week has been a reminder for me that nothing is permanent — all things except God are temporary. With the passing of Congressman John Lewis, the stable of warriors for justice is almost depleted ... These moments were awesome ... Guessippina Bonner is the Lufkin City Council Member for Ward 1 ... ....

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City institutes 'We Love Lufkin' small business grant fund

The Lufkin News 08 Jul 2020

The Lufkin City Council instituted the “We Love Lufkin” small business grant program during Tuesday’s meeting ... The applications will be reviewed by members of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund Board, at the request of Ward 1 council member Guessippina Bonner. The information on this grant went live on cityoflufkin.com Tuesday night ... Friday ... 1, 2019 ... ....

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BONNER: Race relations and the COVID response

The Lufkin News 04 Jul 2020

For the past few years, I have been asking myself how can anyone support the current president. I have a friend here in Lufkin whom I ask at least once per month, “You changed your mind yet?”. This friend and I agree on many things, but not politics ... The first is race relations ... (Lev ... 2.1) ... Guessippina Bonner is the Lufkin City Council member for Ward 1.

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BONNER: A powerful reminder to speak up

The Lufkin News 06 Jun 2020

Guessippina Bonner. First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out — because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out — because I was not a trade unionist ... Then they came for me — and there was no one left to speak for me ... Guessippina Bonner is the Lufkin City Council Member for Ward 1 ... ....

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BONNER: ‘Can you hear me now?’

The Lufkin News 02 May 2020

This phrase is a familiar one heard over at least the past decade. It has been used in many venues from a child’s game of hide-and-seek to those of us who are hard of hearing. However, during the past month this phrase has taken on another meaning for me ... Something got our attention ... St ... Guessippina Bonner is the Lufkin City Council Member for Ward 1.

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Lufkin holds first communitywide Black History Bowl

The Lufkin News 02 Mar 2020

Organizer Guessippina Bonner wears many hats, one being president of the Lufkin chapter of TLOD. Bonner said the Top Ladies have been having Black History Bowls for eight to 10 years, but it has been contained within the organization ... “I’m wanting to expand it to the schools, the community, organizations — things like that,” Bonner said.

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BONNER: Two things you need to do

The Lufkin News 01 Mar 2020

2020 is shaping up to be an exciting year, even if you are tired of the political commercials and the mean spiritedness you see on TV, digital media and readings. However, there are two things this year we must give our attention. First is the census ... The census occurs every 10 years ... Guessippina Bonner is the Lufkin City Council Member for Ward 1 ... ....

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Lufkin’s first Black History Bowl set for Saturday night

The Lufkin News 27 Feb 2020

Guessippina Bonner, a Lufkin city council member and a member of the Top Ladies of Distinction, is the primary contact for those interested in participating. The national Top Ladies of Distinction organization has conducted the Black History Bowl for a decade, Bonner said.

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NAACP awards scholarships for college to four high school seniors

The Lufkin News 16 Feb 2020

The Pitser Garrison Convention Center was full of excited faces and great food as the NAACP held its annual Back to School, Stay in School Scholarship Banquet Saturday evening ... Benemon has been the president for three terms, assuming the role after Guessippina Bonner stepped down to run for city council ... CHI St ... That’s not the truth,” Sparks said ... ....

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Council supports new state sales tax amendments for online sellers

The Lufkin News 05 Feb 2020

Lufkin City Council passed a resolution in support of amendments by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar to the state’s administrative code regarding online sales tax ... Both bills were effective as of Oct ... meeting ... Trent Ashby ... ■ Postponed discussion of new appointees to the Downtown Advisory Board at the request of Ward 1 council member Guessippina Bonner.

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BONNER: Black history is everyone’s history

The Lufkin News 02 Feb 2020

We share our ancestors with all of America. For many of them, they did not choose to come to this land. They were kings and queens in their homeland, Africa, but were pulled from their royalty and made to be servants to people less educated, less poised and less skilled ... On Feb ... Guessippina Bonner is the Lufkin City Council Member for Ward 1 ... ....

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U.S. Senate candidate Royce West shares his political ideas at campaign stop

The Lufkin News 19 Jan 2020

Guessippina Bonner and Shirley Layton, who have been working in politics together for roughly eight years, have been engaged in bringing Royce West to Angelina County since August ... “One of the things that he has been very active in, that I’m truly concerned about, is criminal justice,” Bonner said.