As voters continue to cast their ballots in the District 2 runoff, the state NAACP is sending a message it won't be going away after Election Day.
In a statement sent this afternoon, the Rev. William Barber, the head of the state NAACP, said they don't see the runoff as an "end all." Barber said they'll reviewing the policies of the new school board to see if they lead to resegregation.
"After today’s election, the constitution, the promise of equal protection, will be the tools of interpretation by which we critique the policy of not only the Wake County School Board but every school board in the state," Barber said in the statement. "When and if the policies run counter of the fundamental promises of the constitution, we will be prepared to agitate, legislate, and if needed litigate on behalf of our children."
Barber says that the neighborhood school message promoted by the new board members is "not economically feasible." He said it will lead to a situation where the best schools are only in certain neighborhoods with other areas not benefitting from housing, jobs and business development.
Click here to read the full statement.
Comments
"we will be prepared to
Wed, 11/04/2009 - 09:48 — CaryCurmudgeon"we will be prepared to agitate, legislate, and if needed litigate"
Bring it, big guy.
We will be prepared to educate, innovate and graduate.
LMAO!
Wed, 11/04/2009 - 11:40 — MamaLynnThis was very good CC.......
What a poor leader and
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 22:19 — ApexterWhat a poor leader and so-called advocate.
If you want a place at the table in a discussion, you need to speak respectfully with the decision makers and show a willingness to engage in rational dialogue. Instead, Mr. Barber chooses to pre-judge imagined policies when no proposals have yet been made, call names, and race bait.
The fat lady is signing loud
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 22:13 — woodstockThe fat lady is signing loud and clear; the fat man needs to unplug his ears and listen, she's signing a beautiful tune.
Barber is irrelevant ...
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 20:50 — sky5714and so is the NAACP. No more will they rule by intimidation, bullying, and disinformation.
Go back to the Golden Corral buffet "Rev" Barber - you were of no help to "your" people before this election - and you surely will be of no help in the future. In fact why don't you give up that hefty salary & get out in the community & really help some kids.
No more playing the race card - that tired old excuse will not work anymore. Parents who love their children take responsibility for the education of their children & get involved with the education system - regardless of race, ethnicity, or culture.
Has he read the SAS
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 20:04 — SouthEastWakeMomHas he read the SAS report?????
It's just pittyful just how
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 19:20 — dryeraseuserIt's just pittyful just how stupid and ignorant this man is. I say LET HIM say all these things. He just digs his hole deeper and deeper. He isn't a leader for the advancement of colored people...he's a leader that is setting them back further and further. We need to know that the majority of the population, pays this man, NO mind along with his organization.
"When and if the policies
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 18:19 — AngelaW"When and if the policies run counter of the fundamental promises of the constitution, we will be prepared to agitate, legislate, and if needed litigate on behalf of our children"
so where the hell has he been with the flawed magnet policy and seats denied because the people applying aren't the "right" people?
or did he join WakeCARES with their lawsuit about MYR and I missed it?
Welcome to our world
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 18:14 — louiselee44"When and if the policies run counter of the fundamental promises of the constitution, we will be prepared to agitate, legislate, and if needed litigate on behalf of our children."
Yep - just like we've been doing all these years! Just like any parent, teacher, and every other citizen wants to do!
Amen!
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 19:52 — g88ky07If BIG BOY wants agitation, he's come to the right place!