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A Black Man Was Elected Mayor in Rural Alabama, but the White Town Leaders Won’t Let Him Serve(capitalbnews.org)

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omarciddo@beehaw.org
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Even taking into account that we’re talking about the rural South, a rightfully elected Black man being denied the ability to serve due to the color of his skin, in a town that is overwhelmingly Black (85%) is absolutely mind-boggling.

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sibloure@beehaw.org
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I used to live in this general area and I’m really not surprised. The culture is toxic and depressing. So grateful I was able to get out.

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