Another Reason Why The NAACP Has Lost Its Respect From Me
on January 13th, 2009 at 11:41 amAlabama NAACP criticizes use of Trail Maids in Inaugural Parade
Montgomery, Ala. (WSFA) — They’re part of a long standing tradition that will soon become a part of Presidential history.
The head of the Alabama NAACP, however, wants Mobile’s Azalea Trail Maids to stay home on Inauguration Day, claiming the group reminds him of slavery.
“These are not just regular costumes. These are the costumes that remind someone of the plantation in Gone with the Wind,” Edward Vaughn said in a phone interview.
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“We needed something that could show Alabama’s great progress rather than something that shows a shameful past,” Vaughn said. (more…)
Yes, let’s show just how far Alabama has come–starting with this.
This is a link to a podcast interview I had with the D.A. in Perry County, Alabama regarding the massive voter fraud that has been happening in his county for years–especially amongst Black voters. Alabama is part of what is known as the Black belt and according to him, it is not new to hear about folks from either party preying on poor Black folks by offering them money in exchange for their vote.
This stuff has been going on for years UNDER BLACK LEADERSHIP and the NAACP is concerned about some dresses???
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