Three things for January 27
1. America Mourns Kobe Bryant’s Death
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among the nine people killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday in Calabasas, California. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed the news with a statement. Fans took to social media with outpourings of love, shock and grief.
Bryant was 41. He is survived by his wife Vanessa and their three daughters.
2. Lee Concludes MLK Week
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Lee University’s Cultural Diversity Committee held events throughout last week to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
On Monday, Jan. 20, EVS brought the house down after a lecture presentation by Dr. Ruth Wienk and Dr. Mary McCampbell.
On Tuesday, students enjoyed a documentary screening of “King in the Wilderness,” and Black Student Union hosted their first meeting of the semester on Wednesday night.
Thursday evening, Dr. Arlie Tagayuna and members of the College Hill community hosted a discussion panel titled “Bridging our Parallel Lives: Lee University and College Hill Community.” SLC concluded the week with an event called “Help Me Be Sensitive.”
Throughout the week, students celebrated and remembered the life and legacy of Dr. King.
3. Billie Eilish Sweeps the 2020 Grammys
Pop artist Billie Eilish won the four most prestigious awards at the 62nd Grammy Awards last night.
The 18-year-old’s first win of the night was Best Pop Vocal Album, followed by Song Of The Year for “bad guy.”
Eilish accepted the award with her older brother and producer FINNEAS. They then performed her ballad “When The Party’s Over.” Shortly after, she was awarded Record Of The Year, for “bad guy” again.
Eilish ended the night by winning the Album Of The Year award for her debut album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”
This makes Eilish the youngest person in Grammy history to sweep the four major categories. The full list of 2020 Grammy Award Winners is available here.
