The long awaited face-to-face meeting between Wake County Schools Superintendent Tony Tata and the Rev. William Barber, president of the state NAACP, will take place Wednesday afternoon.
Barber had requested the meeting with Tata in a letter saying he wanted to build a strong working relationship with him. But Barber also reminded Tata that the NAACP was still fighting Wake's elimination of the socioeconomic diversity policy, including filing the complaints that have led to a federal civil rights investigation and a probe by an accreditation agency.
Tata agreed to the meeting last month, saying he looked forward to "having an open and honest conversation." Tata had initially requested a one-on-one meeting but relented when Barber said he wanted to bring people with him.
Michael Evans, Wake's chief communications officer, said Barber indicated he'll bring seven people with him. Tata will now also bring people to the meeting.
The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. at the school system's central administration building, 3600 Wake Forest Road in Raleigh. It's a private meeting.
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Wed, 03/02/2011 - 09:52 — SideburnsIs Barber allowed on WCPSS property?
The school system can waive
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 09:54 — KeungHui (author)The school system can waive the trespass notice when it wants.
Who specifically has the
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 17:10 — woodstockWho specifically has the authority to make that call?
The school district's head
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 17:22 — KeungHui (author)The school district's head of security is the complainant on the tresspass notice so I'm guessing Russ Smith can waive it for the purposes of the meeting. After all, Tata offered to meet with Barber on Wake Forest Road.
Heh...
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 17:26 — Bob_SconceBut Tata wasn't here when Barber pulled that shenanigan. Maybe this is just an elaborate ploy to get Barber re-arrested.
Did Barber ever have a trial in Raleigh?
Tape it Tony.
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 08:50 — AgentPierceTape it Tony. You're dealing with the same man that had his pal Jim Goodmon say that "over 4,000" attended his recent rally. Even a sympathetic N&O would only go with "around 800" after trying to stretch it to 2,500. Without visual/audio proof of the meeting Barber will create his own version and his media pals will go along with him.
Everything with Barber is "for effect" and how it will play in his media. He does not negotiate. He demands. He plays for sound bites and a phrase he can pull out of context. Without a taped version you will not recognize the account that will appear in the after-story which he has likely already outlined. ..... Tape it Tony.
I'd agree with you 100%, but
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 09:23 — CaryCurmudgeonI'd agree with you 100%, but doesn't that tape then become public record? Then Barbor gets a copy and can edit out snippets, use them out of context, and portray Tata as the second coming of Ghengis Khan. Of course, he's probably going to do that anyway.
Here is the record of Dr. Barber
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 11:00 — stan_norwalkHere is the record of Dr. William Barber - the man so many of those on this board despise. Those with an open mind can draw their own conclusions. Those who continually mis-spell his name, reveal themselves. Grow up!
excrpt- Proud parents of five children: Sharrelle Monique, William Joseph III, Rebekah Eleanor, Benjamin Joe, and Andrew Willard.
CURRENT:
Pastor, Greenleaf Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Goldsboro, NC 118 years old congregation with over 400 members and 30 active ministries.
Chairman Rebuilding Broken Places Community Development Corporation, which has developed or inspired over seven million dollars in community development which includes, 41 unit low-income senior citizen complex, 42 single family homes, computer training.
HIV/AIDS Initiative, Leadership Development, and Wall of First recognizing African American and Men and Women First.
Adjunct Instructor at NCCU, Master of Public Administration and Duke Divinity Masters Program.
Has written one book entitled “Preaching Through Unexpected Pain.”
Host of two radio shows, CATCH the Fire, and Praise with a Purpose.
EDUCATION:
B.A. Degree in Public Administration North Carolina Central University, graduated Cum Laude.
Master of Divinity Degree, Duke University School of Divinity. Dean Scholar, Benjamin Mays Fellow.
Doctoral Degree Drew University in Madison, NJ.
SERVICE:
Served as Executive Director for NC Human Relations Commission. Appointed by Governor James B. Hunt. Enforced housing, employment discrimination and hate crime laws. Managed a million-dollar budget with a staff of ten including two lawyers and coordinated with human relations councils statewide.
Served as Political Action Chair of the NC NAACP State Conference.
Served as President of Washington County Youth Council NAACP, (won the state chapter of the year).
Served as chairman of the committee on Morality for the Hate Violence Church Bombing Task Force.
Served on the National Reconciliation Task Force Christian Church Convocation and Regional Board of The Christian Church (DOC).
Has stood with and supported the Dept. of Transportation, DOT 7 in the hangman’s noose case.
Stood with and spoke on behalf of educational advocates for funding low wealth schools.
Campaigned for Mayor of Goldsboro as a write-in candidate five days before the election and garnered 40% of the votes.
Organized 2004 a North Carolina Get out to Vote Rally and Radio-thon that included Judge Jim Wynn, former House of Rep. Dan Blue, former State Auditor Ralph Campbell and the US Congresspersons Jim Clyburn and G.K. Butterfield.
Currently working on second book entitled “Say it Preacher: The Power of Prophetic Preaching.”
Served on the National Community Economic Development Board. Visited the White House with other community activist, to push for greater resources to low wealth communities.
Has been awarded keys to three different cities.
Served on Board of Trustees at NC Central University Durham NC and Barton College Wilson NC.
Lectured at the National Convocation Harambi Institute, the National Convocation of Black Ministers Retreat and National Medical Association.
Guest Preacher for the Truth and Reconciliation commission in Greensboro, NC to address the deaths of social justice workers in 1979.
My understanding is that the
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 16:23 — HJ2ss2My understanding is that the measure of an impressive Curriculum Vitae is the use of "action verbs" to describe accomplishments. I noticed about 7 "served", 2 "stood", 1 "lectured" and 1 "organized". Served, stood and lectured take little initiative leaving one act of organizing that is significant. Just an observation.
Absolutely Correct in your observation
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 20:34 — Voice_of_Reason_In fact, overuse of these terms as in the post above actually indicate a relatively weak CV. Words like led, implemented, created, along with results (which were lacking) makes a strong statement of qualifications. I noticed the same when I read it. I am not sure Stan made his point.
Please don't confuse anyone with facts! Allow his opponents
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 13:53 — Athey01to intrepret his background as they see fit. The same can be said of Mr. Pope.... ignore facts, just slander him.
This is what public debate on blogs have come to.... repeating the sames personal attacks over and over...and over.
Hardly....
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 14:12 — Bob_SconceStan says "Here is the record," as if he were following up with a summary, then proceeds to post something obviously copied from the NAACP website or something, as if it were going to be complete. Here is an equivalent bio about Elliott Spitzer, posted on the website of his current employer, CNN. Notice anything missing?
Spitzer, a legendary prosecutor, is frequently referred to as the “Sheriff of Wall Street,” having prosecuted abuses among major Wall Street firms as well as numerous other industries, both as a young lawyer and as New York State Attorney General. As Attorney General from 1998 to 2006, Spitzer led several high-profile cases battling corruption throughout the financial services sector and led groundbreaking cases in the areas of environmental protection and civil rights enforcement. As Governor, Spitzer restructured New York’s system of education finance, began the process of fundamental health care reform and focused economic development on New York’s upstate economy.
Spitzer was born and raised in the Bronx and is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, where he was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. Following law school, Spitzer clerked for Federal District Judge Robert W. Sweet; was an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, where he prosecuted organized crime and political corruption cases; and worked at several prominent private law firms. Spitzer is also a contributor to Slate.com.
Lack of Civility on this blog
Thu, 03/03/2011 - 16:40 — stan_norwalkBob,
I am not offended by anyone who disagrees with Rev. Barber - or those who put their own spin on it. Obviously, all bio's on the public record include spin.
I posted his record because of the lack of civility by several on this board (yourself excluded). Like his mission or not. the man is a true community leader who deserves respect. If he represented the other side of the issue the right wing here would be fawning all over him. E.g. Woodward's use of "Barbar: is foolish, child-like behavior - or a fear of the power of his leadership - including an experienced legal staff from the national org. in DC.
Stan, I agree
Fri, 03/04/2011 - 10:07 — Voice_of_Reason_The use of the name "Barbar" is out of order and childish. But lack of civility is more than name calling. The way you denegrate conservatives and Republicans is uncivil also. You seem to have one rule for you and another for others. You represent people of both parties even though you can have your own ideology you ran on. And you should be held to a higher standard than Woodstock. "People in glass houses..."
That's all great. Where
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 11:27 — CaryCurmudgeonThat's all great. Where was he when the poor/minority graduation rates were cratering, but the TV cameras weren't turned on?
Please continue
Thu, 03/03/2011 - 16:45 — stan_norwalkGood enough. Where was Richard Stevens, Neal Hunt, Skip Stam, Paul Coble, Tony Gurley etc. But please continue your denigrations. Under-estimating your opponent is not the mark of a leader,
Add Stan Norwalk
Sat, 03/05/2011 - 01:35 — starsonoursadd to your list "Stan Norwalk" You are a County Commissioner aren't you? Funny I was just reading a post from this guy named Stan talking about civility and name calling, I guess that applies to everyone except you. 2012 can not get here fast enough for me to cast a ballot for any one but you.
So
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 11:27 — Voice_of_Reason_Are we supposed to be impressed. I see he is a successful preacher and wrote a book about it - OK. He's a father- OK. He spent a lot of time in school and is a good student - OK. He is also also good liberal and community organizer/aggitator. - OK. Like to get involved - OK. Can spend other people's money -OK
Of course that $7 million for 81 people to be housed sounds great...that's $89.4K per housing unit and that was when?
I'd like to see some real accomplishments:
Where is the word "created"? There are a lot of participated and served in (mostly not led) - that really doesn't mean much unless you put direct accomplishments with it.
How many jobs has he created? How many lives did he turn around? How many of the people he helped are productive members of society today?
I am not knocking him, but I am not putting him on a pedestal either. I don't see anything there that I would call a great accomplishment.
Hmm...
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 11:20 — Bob_SconceFunny that he didn't include his arrest record.
Yup...
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 09:46 — Bob_SconceProbably does become public record. But, don't you think Barber's going to tape in anyway, with or without Tata's consent? At least that would level the playing field.
Think he has to request
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 09:49 — CaryCurmudgeonThink he has to request Tata's permission to tape the conversation. I still think Barbor will come in with a last-minute demand that press be included.
So...
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 10:44 — Bob_SconceAt least with telephone conversations, NC only requires one party to consent. Don't know how that plays into meetings, but it's probably about the same.
In any case, isn't this the same guy who was arrested for trespassing at a board meeting? Hasn't he taken the position that he doesn't have to obey the law if it gets in the way of what he wants to do?
I do agree, though, that he'll want the press there -- it's tough to grandstand without an audience.
At least the meeting is
Tue, 03/01/2011 - 23:34 — luv2teachAt least the meeting is private and not conducted with the media present. I'm glad to here that Tata will have people there on his side as well, since the Rev. needs 7 other people to come along to support him. I can't wait to hear about all that was said, I'm sure the Rev. will present lots of "new!?!?" ideas.
It ain't over yet. I'd
Tue, 03/01/2011 - 23:45 — CaryCurmudgeonIt ain't over yet. I'd expect Barber will next request that media be allowed to attend.
The media won't be allowed
Tue, 03/01/2011 - 23:50 — KeungHui (author)The media won't be allowed in the meeting. But the media will be outside the building before his arrival and as he leaves.
And there's no doubt
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 08:02 — FSandYOUStay Puft will oblige and stop by long enough to share with you how he's saving the people. I can't wait for the recap.
Of the entry and exit.
As of right now...
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 00:53 — Bob_Sconceyou mean. Can't predict what will happen in the future.
Well, you do have a point
Tue, 03/01/2011 - 23:48 — luv2teachWell, you do have a point there! I certainly won't be surprised.
GENERAL...
Tue, 03/01/2011 - 23:29 — ClearThinkerGeneral, I don't think you have enough troops!
LOL You're kidding, right?
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 08:42 — woodstockLOL You're kidding, right? All Barbar and his gang of race-baiting thugs have is rhetoric (will Barbar's 2nd in command Curtis "White Racists" Gatewood be one of them?). Why does Barbar fear a one-on-one -- mano-o-mano -- meeting?