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NAACP and pastors call for Columbus Council to recall vote appointing John Anker

They’re in-house Negroes,” the Rev. Johnny Flakes III said, referring to the two Black councilors who supported this move. “They carry the buckets of the water, and they have sold their souls.”

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Columbus NAACP and clergy speaks against City Council’s appointment of John Anker

The Columbus Chapter of the NAACP and the Interdenominational Ministries Alliance voiced their disapproval of the events that occurred at Tuesday’s City Council

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Leaders voice frustration over Columbus council’s handling of new appointment

At a recent council meeting, a former city councilor and local faith leaders expressed their frustration and disappointment with the choice of a new council member.

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Columbus councilors reply to Black pastor’s ‘in-house Negroes’ comment after Anker vote

We may not always agree, but disagreement should never turn into disrespect,” Councilor Byron Hickey of District 1 told the Ledger-Enquirer.

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Former Columbus mayor shows support for Isaiah Hugley. Did city councilors violate law?

Early conversations about who would fill former Columbus Councilor Judy Thomas’ seat prior to her resignation would have ...

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Columbus-national NAACP drama playing out in branches across the country

Former Columbus NAACP President Nana Watson isn't the only local NAACP leader who has been suspended from their positions recently by national board.

WTVM to host regional job fair at CSU Cunningham Center

GE Aerospace announces a $51 million investment in its Auburn manufacturing site as part of a nearly $1 billion commitment to ...

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Columbus NAACP President Nana Watson told to resign by national leaders

The president of the NAACP Columbus chapter is being told to resign from her position entirely. In a Jan. 22 letter from NAACP national leadership to Nana Watson, sent to The Dispatch on Friday ...

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Former Columbus NAACP President Nana Watson responds to allegations after forced ouster

Former Columbus NAACP President Nana Watson responded publicly to allegations against her for the first time since her ouster in January. Watson claims that many of the allegations, which include ...

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Trump is targeting Black and Latino people. They could turn politics on its head. | Opinion

If Black and Latino people came together, they could exert power that would force the political class to pay attention.

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