We cover the shocking lawsuit filed by the Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center and Rev. Ellen Wallace-Searcy against LBC2 Trust, LBC2 REO, One Alliance Cos., Officer C.N. Kisen, and the city of Winston-Salem. The lawsuit accuses these entities of improperly seizing the historically Black church and forcibly evicting Rev. Ellen Wallace-Searcy, her staff, and dozens of children from their sacred property.
The legal action alleges that a One Alliance representative called the Winston-Salem Police Department, claiming fear for her safety, leading to the forced eviction—an incident that the plaintiffs argue wouldn't have occurred if the church were white or a different business.
Join us as we delve into the details of the lawsuit, which also seeks compensatory and punitive damages, along with exemplary damages amounting to $495,000. The Christ Kingdom congregation, located at 3894 Northampton Drive, had been faithfully paying their mortgage to Branch Banking and Trust Co., and the unresolved balance led to this devastating situation.
This news update sheds light on the gravity of the situation and the broader issues surrounding racial disparities and injustices faced by historically Black institutions like Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center. Stay tuned for further developments and the pursuit of justice in this case.
