A Black Man Was Elected Mayor in Rural Alabama, but the White Town Leaders Won’t Let Him Serve
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Alabama town's first Black mayor, who had been locked out of office, to return under proposed settlement
The tiny town of Newbern, where Black people outnumber white people by a 2-to-1 ratio, previously had "hand-me-down” positions in which mayors picked their successors, a lawsuit alleged.www.nbcnews.com
June 24, 2024
Alabama town's first Black mayor, who had been locked out of office, to return under proposed settlement
NEWBERN, Ala. — The first Black mayor of a small Alabama town, who said white officials locked him out of town hall, will return to the role under the terms of a proposed settlement agreement.
Patrick Braxton will be recognized as the lawful mayor of the town of Newbern, under the terms of a proposed agreement to settle a lawsuit between Braxton and the town. The settlement was filed Friday and, if approved by U.S. District Judge Kristi K. DuBose, will end the long-running dispute over control of the town government, pave the way for Braxton to take over as the town’s first Black mayor and allow the seating of a new city council.
“I’m pleased with the outcome and the community is pleased. I think they are more pleased that they can voice their opinion and vote,” Braxton, 57, said Monday
Settlement?!!?
those cacs that locked him outta office didnt step the fukk down??
Alabama town's first Black mayor, who had been locked out of office, to return under proposed settlement
The tiny town of Newbern, where Black people outnumber white people by a 2-to-1 ratio, previously had "hand-me-down” positions in which mayors picked their successors, a lawsuit alleged.
June 24, 2024
Alabama town's first Black mayor, who had been locked out of office, to return under proposed settlement
NEWBERN, Ala. — The first Black mayor of a small Alabama town, who said white officials locked him out of town hall, will return to the role under the terms of a proposed settlement agreement.
Patrick Braxton will be recognized as the lawful mayor of the town of Newbern, under the terms of a proposed agreement to settle a lawsuit between Braxton and the town. The settlement was filed Friday and, if approved by U.S. District Judge Kristi K. DuBose, will end the long-running dispute over control of the town government, pave the way for Braxton to take over as the town’s first Black mayor and allow the seating of a new city council.
“I’m pleased with the outcome and the community is pleased. I think they are more pleased that they can voice their opinion and vote,” Braxton, 57, said Monday
isnt this town 90 percent black
how are black people being taken this way in 2024
This is why they typically need people to come from outside the community in order to organize them and implement change.
Not sure why the Black south has allowed themselves to be rocked to sleep so easily.
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Remember the first Black mayor of a small town in Alabama who was locked out of his position by bigoted white residents? As of June 21, 2024, a federal ruling affirmed that Patrick Braxton is the rightful mayor of Newbern, Alabama. The court declared that he is entitled to all the powers, privileges, and duties of the mayoral office, following his civil rights lawsuit against racial discrimination that denied him the role solely based on his race. — America
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Remember the first Black mayor of a small town in Alabama who was locked out of his position by bigoted white residents? As of June 21, 2024, a federal ruling affirmed that Patrick Braxton is the rightful mayor of Newbern, Alabama. The court declared that he is entitled to all the powers, privileges, and duties of the mayoral office, following his civil rights lawsuit against racial discrimination that denied him the role solely based on his race. — America
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Dameon Farrow
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I looked at the satellite view. I thought I'd seen small towns. But it seems I haven't seen many. I haven't looked it up but if 80 people particitated in that election I'd be surprised.The town is 85% black.
Dameon Farrow
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Trump is getting 35% of the Black Vote cause we luv da felons!
get these nets
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*done deal
Patrick Braxton is overwhelmed with gratitude.
He’s been juggling a yearslong legal battle to serve as the lawful mayor of his hometown, Newbern, Alabama. After years of harassment, his rural town enters a new chapter: Its first Black mayor will finally get to serve.
Braxton will be reinstated as mayor of Newbern, according to a settlement reached on July 23 and signed by U.S. District Judge Kristi K. Dubose. After 60 years of no elections, residents will get to exercise their right to vote. The town has also pledged to hold regular municipal elections beginning in 2025.
After Years of Litigation, First Black Mayor in Rural Alabama Town Gets to Serve
July 23, 2024Patrick Braxton is overwhelmed with gratitude.
He’s been juggling a yearslong legal battle to serve as the lawful mayor of his hometown, Newbern, Alabama. After years of harassment, his rural town enters a new chapter: Its first Black mayor will finally get to serve.
Braxton will be reinstated as mayor of Newbern, according to a settlement reached on July 23 and signed by U.S. District Judge Kristi K. Dubose. After 60 years of no elections, residents will get to exercise their right to vote. The town has also pledged to hold regular municipal elections beginning in 2025.
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