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Meet the Kid That Made $250K From Instagram by the Age of 20

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October 13, 2022

<a><strong>Meet the Kid That Made $250K From Instagram by the Age of 20</strong></a>

Nationwide — Meet Taijaun Reshard, a 21-year-old entrepreneur from Atlanta, Georgia who has made a staggering $250,000 by the age of 20 all through one app… Instagram!

Taijaun started making money from Instagram when he was 17 years old by utilizing something called “Theme pages”, in essence, he would get his product posted on pages with millions of followers and practically go viral overnight!

But, it wasn’t always like this – Taijaun said, “Everyone always sees the success, but nobody ever knows the hard work that was put in. I’ve been creating & running my own businesses since I was 15 years old as a freshman in high school. When I got my first job at Kroger – every penny that I got, I would re-invest into my business. 5 failed businesses later, here I am.” His mother, Yadilka Reyes, saw all his determination and supported his entrepreneurial mindset all the way.

Fast forward, Taijaun now runs the #1 Instagram Training Program (Instagram Hacks University) in the world, with 1 goal in mind – to help 100 people make their first $100,000 using JUST Instagram & help them live the life of their dreams just as he has! Every Sunday, he hosts LIVE Free Workshops teaching people how they can turn their Instagram into a cash-flowing machine.

At 23 Years Old, She Became the Youngest Person in Africa to Earn a PhD

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October 13, 2022

<a><strong>At 23 Years Old, She Became the Youngest Person in Africa to Earn a PhD</strong></a>

Nationwide — Musawenkosi Donia Saurombe, a Zimbabwe native, made history in 2017 when she became the youngest person on the African continent to earn a PhD at 23 years old. Recently, she broke the glass ceiling again when she became an Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg.

Musawenkosi, who was raised in Botswana, started taking her Bachelor of Commerce degree from North-West University at the age of 16 and graduated with distinction at the age of 19. She went on to receive her honour’s and master’s degrees from NWU at the ages of 20 and 21, respectively.

Musawenkosi was just 23 years old in 2017 when she obtained her Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Organisational Psychology also from NWU.

Since then, she started working in the academic field. She worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the North-West University from 2017 before she got hired as a Senior Lecturer at the University of the Free State Bloemfontein in 2019.

In 2021, Musawenkosi started working at the University of Johannesburg as a Senior Lecturer. Most recently, Musawenkosi, who is now 29 years old, has been promoted to associate professor at the university. In a LinkedIn post, her friend Tutu Kgobane celebrated her achievement and wrote, “Congratulations, my sister. The youngest PhD graduate in Africa. She has now been appointed as a professor. Prof Musa! So proud of her.”

Formerly Incarcerated Man, Wife Go Back to Prison on Purpose to Inspire Other Inmates

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October 13, 2022

<a><strong>Formerly Incarcerated Man, Wife Go Back to Prison on Purpose to Inspire Other Inmates</strong></a>

Since 2013, more than 1,000 inmates have graduated from a Vineland, New Jersey-based rehabilitation program created by Michael “Mickey” Williams, and his wife, Lernell. Michael himself spent 22 years of his life going back and forth to prison and drug rehabilitation centers.

This was a graduation from one failed attempt at life hopefully into one of success. “We gave them wrist bracelets that read, ‘My Purpose is Greater than my struggles’ and ‘Anywhere but Backward,’” said Williams, who spent 22 years of his life going back and forth to prison and drug rehabilitation centers due to being addicted to Heroin and crack cocaine and living a criminal lifestyle.

The words “Anywhere but Backward” are the program’s mantra and the exclamation point in Williams’ speech he gives at graduation. “You are somebody! You are unique! You are special! You possess the heart of a champion! But you must be willing to go anywhere … but backward!” he screams. And the crowd goes wild.

Some told Williams he helped them mature. Some said he made them not want to come back to jail. “They all gave testimonies,” said the author of ten books on his climb out of the drug abyss. “And they jotted down the things that stuck to them.: The 90-minute classes are held once a week.

“We aim to try and take the brokenness that people sometimes feel or have inside due to being in incarceration or rehabilitation and use it to push them into something greater,” stressed Williams. “I tell them that my focus is to get them motivated. But motivation is only the start. It’s the dedication that keeps you going.” Dedication is an “inside job.”

This latest group to a man said they wanted to get out of jail and go teach others and try and help them, said Williams. “It shocked me,” he said. “They said, ‘I want to do what you’re doing. I want to come back to prison and help others.’ To do that, they must live a certain lifestyle to get cleared to do that.” Williams can speak from personal experience because he is now a motivational speaker that teaches Minor Adjustments all over the world.

Drugs ruled Williams’ life for 22 years. After building a spiritual foundation, getting clean, and making some minor adjustments for himself, he now offers hope for others. He’s a 10-time published author, a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, and a Certified Recovery Support Specialist.

“They believe that just because they committed a crime, they can no longer be successful,” Williams said. “They believe that just because they have a criminal history, they can no longer live a productive lifestyle. They believe that because they had an addiction they cannot succeed. What we need to do is use people like me who have lived those same lifestyles to show those individuals that they can have hope. “They need to know that their purpose is greater than their struggles, they need to know that minor adjustments must be made, and more importantly they must be willing to go anywhere but backward!”

Arrogance And Self-Adulation Have the Former President Backed in a Corner and the Optics Don’t Look Good

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October 13, 2022

<strong>Arrogance And Self-Adulation Have the Former President Backed in a Corner and the Optics Don’t Look Good</strong>

By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D.

The political landscape is ripe for comment and critique. Almost every day, something happens to make you pause and wonder if it will ever stop. It is my thinking that these rumblings will always be with us.

One of the political occurrences that keeps on giving is what is happening with the former president of the United States of America.

If it’s not one thing, it’s another with him. His ascent to the presidency has only brought more attention to his checkered past and now his questionable future. Money and power or maybe I should say the quest for it have caused him problems galore.

Like many in America, Mr. Trump is in the 4th quarter of his life and the 2-minute warning is approaching. I just wonder how he sleeps at night given what is hanging over his head.

I listened to him on Fox News recently and he’s in a totally different reality. Contrary to popular opinion, he believes he is above the law.

Donald Trump thinks that the rule of law does not apply to him. The state of New York has come after him.

New York State Attorney General, Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, and the Trump organization for financial fraud. They inflated their profits to gain certain economic advantages and benefits. It appears that he wasn’t as rich as he said he was.

Attorney General James said, “The statements of financial condition were greatly exaggerated, grossly inflated, objectively false and therefore fraudulent and illegal.”

She added, “And as a result of that we are seeking relief, and Mr. Trump, the Trump Organization, his family, they should all be held accountable.” Will this result in the former president being convicted and going to prison?

Carl Tobias, law professor at the University of Richmond said, “Even for Trump, people don’t like him, but do they want to put him away? What kind of punishment would be appropriate? So, it’s just all around more difficult.”

Can we imagine Mr. Trump spending time in a federal prison and ordering a diet soda from his room? That is almost laughable and full of satire. Because he is self-serving and a narcissist, there are people who want to see him do some time.

He has hired lawyers to defend his positions which many believe are frail and puny. Will he win this court battle? We will just have to wait and see. On another Trump-infused problem, the classified documents taken by him to his home are causing a problem for him.

Of course, his lawyers are saying that he declassified them but have offered no proof. Raymond Dearie, Senior Federal Judge said, “My view of it is you can’t have your cake and eat it. I can’t allow litigation strategy to dictate the outcome of my recommendations to Judge Cannon.”

Aileen Cannon is the U.S. District Court judge who chose Judge Dearie as the special master. The former president believes in my opinion that because he lies that he can get his lawyers to do the same.

Not so. The lawyers representing him will not perjure themselves. That will result in them losing their license to practice law. The Department of Justice is continuing its probe of what many believe was an illegal activity. Mr. Trump is tied up and tangled up and the truth is not in him. His troubles are going downhill faster than a skier.

Don’t forget the January 6th Hearings which will resume in the coming weeks. It is widely speculated that the former president is the reason for the attack on the Capitol.

It is my thinking that Mr. Trump has hit a ground zero political trifecta. His money is wrong, his judgment is wrong, and his tampering is wrong. Do you remember the television show, Cops? The theme song was Bad Boys written by Ian Lewis. Some of the lyrics were, “Bad boys, bad boys whatcha gonna do? Watcha gonna do when they come for you. Is that a fitting song for what is happening now?

FBI Memphis Field Office Warns of Charity and Disaster Fraud Schemes 

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October 13, 2022

<strong>FBI Memphis Field Office Warns of Charity and Disaster Fraud Schemes </strong>

MEMPHIS, TN —The FBI Memphis Field Office is warning Tennesseans to be cautious of charity and disaster fraudsters. When tragedies like Hurricane Ian occur, the public comes together to help those in need. Whether you are directly impacted or want to help, scammers will take advantage of a natural disaster, like Hurricane Ian, to steal your money, your personal information, or both. 

“Charity and disaster fraud can come in many forms – cold calls, emails, social media posts, and crowdfunding sites,” said Special Agent in Charge Douglas Korneski of the FBI Memphis Field Office. “While these scams can happen at any time, they are especially prevalent after high-profile disasters.” 

Protect Yourself 

The following are some reminders and tips on how to avoid falling victim to charity and disaster fraud: 

Give to established charities or groups whose work you know and trust. 
Be aware of organizations with copycat names or names similar to reputable organizations. 
Be wary of new organizations that claim to aid victims of recent high-profile disasters. 
Do your research. Use the Federal Trade Commission’s resources to examine the track record of a charity. 
Give using a check or credit card. If a charity or organization asks you to donate through cash, gift card, virtual currency, or wire transfer, it’s probably a scam. Learn more about this trick from the FTC. 
Practice good cyber hygiene: 
Don’t click links or open email attachments from someone you don’t know. 
Manually type out links instead of clicking on them.  
Don’t provide any personal information in response to an email, robocall, or robotext. 
Check the website’s address—most legitimate charity organization websites use .org, not .com.

Report Fraud 

If you think you are a victim of charity or disaster fraud, report it to the National Center for Disaster Fraud at 1-866-720-5721 or online at the Department of Justice National Center for Disaster Fraud. You can also report suspicious email solicitations or fraudulent websites to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complain

OCTAVIUS VALENTINE CATTO (1839-1871)

African American History

CNC Staff

October 13, 2022

Octavius Valentine Catto was a prominent Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, activist, scholar, athlete, and military officer in the National Guard during the Civil War.

Catto was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on February 22, 1839. His mother, Sarah Isabella Cain, a free woman, was a descendant of one of Charleston’s most distinguished mulatto families, the DeReefs. His father, William Catto, was a slave millwright who gained his freedom and became a prominent Presbyterian minister. The elder Catto relocated his family north around 1850 and soon became the pastor at First African Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Young Catto was first enrolled at the Robert Vaux Primary School and then Lombard Grammar School. When his family moved to New Jersey for a time, he entered Allentown Academy, located there. Back in Philadelphia by 1854, he became a student at the Institute for Colored Youth (now Cheyney University) and graduated as valedictorian in 1858. Catto furthered his studies in Washington, D.C., and upon his return, became an instructor of literature, mathematics, Greek, and Latin at the Institute for Colored Youth.

When the Confederate Army invaded Pennsylvania in 1863, culminating in the Battle of Gettysburg, Catto responded to the call for emergency troops by raising one of the first volunteer companies, the 5th Brigade of the Pennsylvania National Guard. He served as major and inspector general in the brigade.  Catto helped raise eleven regiments of “Colored Troops” in Pennsylvania who were then trained at Camp William Penn before being sent to the warfront.

Even while in uniform, Catto founded the Banneker Literary Institute and the Pennsylvania Equal Rights League in October 1864. He was a member of several other civic, literary, patriotic, and political groups, including the Philadelphia Library Company, 4th Ward Black Political Club, and the Franklin Institute. After the Civil War, Catto started a Philadelphia protest movement that led to passage of the 1867 Pennsylvania law that prohibited racially segregated public transportation. Later the same year, Catto and his childhood friend, Jacob White Jr., formed the city’s second black baseball team: the Philadelphia Pythians of which he was a co-manager and a player.

On Election Day, October 10, 1871, Catto was murdered along with several other blacks in a Philadelphia riot when local African Americans attempted to vote as a result of the state’s ratification of the fifteenth amendment. During the riot, Catto was confronted near his home by Frank Kelly, a Democratic Party operative who fired several shots at Catto, with one bullet piercing his heart. Kelly escaped Philadelphia after the shooting but was found six years later in Chicago, Illinois and extradited to Philadelphia for trial. At trial on April 23, 1877, six prosecution eyewitnesses—three whites and three blacks—identified Kelly as the shooter. Despite their testimony, an all-white jury acquitted Kelly. Catto never married. He was engaged to Sarah LeCount but was killed before the wedding could take place. His funeral procession down Broad Street to Lebanon Cemetery was viewed by more than five thousand people. Thirty-five years later in 1906, the O.V. Catto Lodge was formed in Philadelphia in his honor.

Should we take pride in objectifying women and teaching our kids the same?

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Robin Smith

October 13, 2022

It’s uncomfortable. But it’s healthy. Thinking through and reviewing that which we value in our society and that which we normalize as good and decent behavior are not actions we take often enough. But now is a good time.

In Hamilton County, the public has recently learned of private business establishments that operate for profit opening their doors for patrons of all ages to drag shows, where men have been impersonating women or women have been costumed to mock the appearance through caricature of the female gender. These performers–according to videos, photos and news accounts–wore outfits that left little to anyone’s imagination.

While adults certainly have the freedom to choose their own entertainment reflecting their values and beliefs, several of these “all age” events had children, appearing to be much younger than any pre-teen years, watching and even touching the groin of one drag show performer.

These events were held for Chattanooga’s Pride Week and hosted by the LGBTQ+ community, or the individuals who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and other identities such as intersex, pansexual, or others outside that which are considered heteronormative.

The idea of introducing children to behavior that is not heteronormative, or supporting the worldview that heterosexual activity, behavior, and commitments are the norm, is to do one singular thing: to normalize sexual contact that is outside of a relationship between a male and a female.

Let’s look at a few lessons the small children learned while attending these transvestite shows.

They learned that a woman’s body is an object and is fair game for mockery, laughter, and is valued if distorted for the pleasure of another. They learned that you get money–since some of these little ones were shown to put tips in the scant clothing of the performers–if you objectify yourself to please others, whether by changing your appearance, your behavior, or by performing.

Rather than being told that “You, little one, are made in the Image of God and are valuable by that fact alone, not what you’ll do, not your skin color, not your wealth or status,” these children learned exactly the opposite and that which drives many today. They were taught and saw reinforced that one’s desire to gain acceptance and approval is based on appearance, performance, and the applause of others.

Humanity is created differently, uniquely. Differences and diversity are good and should be celebrated when the result is growth, health, and decency which adds to an individual or community. No, perfection is not expected and often held up by many critics of discernment as a straw argument to distract from honest conversations about that which makes a community thrive.

The simple question in this case is: In Hamilton County, do we normalize degrading behavior being taught, introduced, and reinforced to our children on the premise that it improves their lives and our community? While one group celebrates with pride such activity, many stand stunned.

Tennesseans to Vote on Amendment Banning Slavery and Involuntary Servitude

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Camm Ashford

October 12, 2022

<strong>Tennesseans to Vote on Amendment Banning Slavery and Involuntary Servitude</strong>

Five years after the Civil War’s end in 1865, the Tennessee Constitution was amended to prohibit slavery–but one exception remained.

“That slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, are forever prohibited in this state,” Article 1, Section 33 of the Constitution still says.

Now, following years of advocacy and near unanimous and bipartisan support from state lawmakers, Tennessee voters will have the chance to vote that exception out.

“Tennessee voters need to be aware of the proposed Constitutional amendments on the ballot,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “Voters can view the exact ballot language on our website in order to be prepared to make informed voting decisions.”

Amendment 3, which appears on the Nov. 8 state and federal general election ballot, would replace the Tennessee Constitution’s conditional ban on slavery that has lingered for more than 150 years with unequivocal language that says: “slavery and involuntary servitude are forever prohibited in this State.”

The measure received overwhelming support from Republican and Democratic lawmakers. At the request of the Department of Correction, a second sentence was added: “Nothing in this section shall prohibit an inmate from working when the inmate has been duly convicted of a crime.”

Proposed Constitutional amendments are presented as yes or no questions. A yes vote is a vote to amend the Constitution and adopt the proposed language in the amendment. A no vote is a vote not to amend the Constitution and keep the current language in the Constitution unchanged.

Two things must happen for an amendment to pass and become part of the Constitution. The first is the amendment must get more yes votes than no votes. The second is that the number of yes votes must be a majority of the total votes in the gubernatorial election.

This longstanding process Tennessee uses to determine the result for proposed Constitutional amendments was confirmed by a court decision following the 2014 general election.

To determine the number of votes needed to adopt a proposed Constitutional amendment, votes for all candidates for governor are added together and then divided by two. If there are more yes votes than no votes on the proposed amendment and the number of yes votes exceeds 50% +1 of the total votes for governor, the amendment passes and becomes part of the Constitution.

The Constitutional amendment fails if the number of yes votes does not meet or exceed the threshold, or if there are more no votes than yes votes.

Three other proposed amendments to the Tennessee Constitution, which were approved to appear on the Nov. 8 ballot by the 111th and 112th General Assemblies, are: An amendment to Article XI, of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to the right to work; an amendment to Article II and Article III of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to the exercise of the powers and duties of the Governor during disability; and an amendment to Article IX, of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to disqualifications.

On the ballot, voters will see the candidates for governor, followed by the four proposed amendments, the United States House of Representatives and the county’s remaining offices on the general election ballot.

Organizers of the “Vote Yes on 3” campaign say it is long overdue to commemorate the promise of abolition in Tennessee’s foundational legal document.

“We rejected slavery in 1865. Why are we still holding onto the vestiges of a time whose values we no longer hold?” said Theeda Murphy, a chief organizer of the Yes on 3 campaign. “Words matter.”

Members of the Vote Yes on 3 Advisory Board include Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, former state Sen. Bob Corker and Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Hendrell Remus, among others.

Nine other state constitutions contain language that prohibit slavery with exceptions for criminal punishments. Six states, including Tennessee, have measures on their ballots this year that would eliminate that language, Murphy said. The others are Vermont, California, Oregon, Alabama and Louisiana.

For more information about the proposed Tennessee Constitutional amendments, visit sos.tn.gov/amendments or call the Division of Elections at 877-850-4959.

To download and view a Hamilton County generic sample ballot, which has the proposed Tennessee Constitutional amendments and the contests for the entire election, click the link below:

https://elect.hamiltontn.gov/Portals/12/Archives/2022/2211StateGeneral/2211%20Sample%20Ballot.pdf

UTC thanks community leaders who secured funding for Moreland minority engineering scholarships

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October 12, 2022

<strong>UTC thanks community leaders who secured funding for Moreland minority engineering scholarships</strong>

Former Chattanooga City Councilman James Moreland was recognized for recruiting prospective University of Tennessee at Chattanooga recipients for a scholarship named in his honor.

Forty-six minority engineering scholarships have been awarded thus far through a program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where a Thursday, Sept. 29 celebration was held to thank Tennessee Sen. Todd Gardenhire for securing funding and former Chattanooga City Councilman James Moreland for recruiting prospective scholarship recipients.

This year, 25 UTC students are Moreland Scholars, while the scholarship program impacted 21 students during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Joined by UT System President Randy Boyd and UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science Dean Daniel Pack, UTC Chancellor Steven R. Angle thanked Gardenhire for his work to secure state funding for the scholarships and Moreland for helping create awareness of their availability.

Moreland said his desire to give back in gratitude for his own success makes his involvement an especially valued honor.

“I wanted a college education so bad, but I didn’t get a chance to go to college,” Moreland said, describing a lack of financial resources as a barrier. “I was blessed enough to get a job at DuPont. I started out as a machine operator. I was promoted seven times within 29 years, and I ended up being one of the top executives for DuPont. It means so much to me at my point in life now. I want to be that hand up to help somebody, to give them that chance to open up some doors.”

Directly addressing several current scholarship recipients at last Thursday’s event, Moreland added, “All you young folks take advantage of this, a golden opportunity. If you do good, we hope that we’ll be able to get some more funding to help some more kids on the way, so we are counting on you. I just want to see your faces when you march down that line with that diploma in your hand going out to go to work. I am also kind of putting in a plug for Chattanooga. We got a lot of good jobs in Chattanooga, so when you graduate, please give Chattanooga some consideration.”

Gardenhire worked with colleagues in the Tennessee General Assembly to secure $500,000 in state funding for scholarships for selected UTC minority engineering students in 2022-2023, on the heels of securing $100,000 for the program in the 2021-2022 academic year.

“Sen. Gardenhire often meets our students in the capitol and he’ll tell our students, ‘I’m a problem solver. Bring me problems and let me help,’ and this is one case where he’s done exactly that,” Angle said.

“I want to thank you for your vision,” Angle added. “We also are so honored to be able to partner with Mr. Moreland in this effort and with his connections to help make people aware of the opportunity. We owe a big debt of gratitude to everyone who’s involved with this.”

Gardenhire, a 1972 UTC graduate, insisted on sharing the spotlight with Moreland, for whom the scholarship program is named. Gardenhire cited Moreland’s inspirational personal story and record of civic engagement and predicted his friend would continue playing a key role in recruiting scholarship candidates.

Engineering student Adam Belton, president of the UTC chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, credited the Moreland Scholarship, his academic advisor and faculty with persuading him to continue his studies when he had doubts.

Belton said the scholarship frees him to focus entirely on academics instead of juggling a job to cover expenses.

“I just want to say an immense thank you to Sen. Gardenhire and Mr. Moreland for allowing me to be here and many others–others like me–to be here, those who couldn’t pay for school and are now able to follow what they want to do and love,” Belton said. “I’m eternally grateful.”

As a “last-dollar scholarship,” the Moreland Scholarship applies to costs that remain after funding from all other aid, such as federal Pell grants and Tennessee HOPE scholarships, has been applied. Funding per student varies, with a maximum $5,000 annual award per student.

Eligible students must be Tennessee residents, identify as a member of a minority group and have a high school GPA of 3.0 or better. Assuming a satisfactory minimum UTC GPA, scholarship recipients for 2022-2023 can receive the Moreland for all four years as undergraduates. A UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science survey of recent graduates found a median annual salary of $72,500 reported by engineering graduates in their first year of employment and local demand in engineering jobs far exceeding available supply.

Former Chattanooga mayor Andy Berke gains Biden appointment

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Camm Ashford

October 12, 2022

<strong>Former Chattanooga mayor Andy Berke gains Biden appointment</strong>

President Joe Biden has appointed former Chattanooga mayor Andy Berke as Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

“Throughout his career, Andy has demonstrated a clear and constant vision to improve the lives of rural Americans,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Andy’s advocacy for better services, safer streets and improved infrastructure makes him an inspired choice for the role of Rural Utilities Service Administrator. I look forward to his continued leadership at USDA.”

Prior to his appointment, he served as a Special Representative for Broadband at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Berke, an attorney by trade, won a special election to replace retiring Sen. Ward Crutchfield in 2007. He beat Oscar Brock, son of former U.S. Sen. Bill Brock and ran for a full term in 2008, winning handily. In 2012, he announced he would run for mayor and did not run for Senate reelection. He was handily reelected in 2017, defeating three challengers.

While mayor, Berke reshaped Chattanooga’s city government, adding a Department of Transportation and overhauling the pension plan for the city’s police and fire pension funds, cutting $227 million in expenses. He also established a first-of-its-kind program to expand free high-speed internet service to families with children receiving free or reduced lunch at school. In addition, his administration launched efforts to reduce poverty, improve aging infrastructure and increase the use of clean energy. Among his awards, he was named Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County magazine, and City Executive of the Year by State Scoop. From 2018-2020, he co-chaired the National League of Cities Council on Youth, Education and Families.

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