Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Supports Councilwoman Robinson and Her Choice For The Commission of the Social Status of African American Males
The Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Central Committee met in closed session May 24 to discuss the fallout of the May 20th Evansville City Council Meeting where Councilperson Connie Robinson advanced the name of Reverend William Payne as a candidate for the Commission of the Social Status of African American Males.
It is our position that Councilperson Robinson, who is the only African American on the Council and who has worked her entire career as an advocate for the African American community, should be deferred to as an authority on individuals most appropriate for the Commission.
Instead of acknowledging that people of color have a unique and valuable perspective on their own community, Reverend Payne’s suitability for the Commission was attacked, and in his absence, his character assaulted. We consider the negative statements made about Rev. Payne at the Council meeting irresponsible and defamatory. While it is true that Reverend Payne has experienced the difficult conditions of the African American male in Evansville first-hand, he has also worked tirelessly to give back and make his community better. The Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Central Committee condemns the attack on Reverend Payne’s character, and we hope that he continues his fight for social justice in Evansville.
Moving forward, we hope City Council members who voted against Reverend Payne take the opportunity to visit one of the outreach programs he has established to experience firsthand his good works and reconsiders his value to the Commission.
Vanderburgh County Democratic Party
Central Committee
Scott Danks: Chairperson
Edie Hardcastle: Vice Chair
Alex Burton: Treasurer
Cheryl Schultz: Secretary
Wow!!!!!
Democrats……..
Your past isn’t important….well, unless you are a conservative or Republican, of course. Then your transgressions are forever and unforgiveable.
Mosby slapped with a wet noodle. BTW, do members of the Commission of the Social Status of African American Males get paid? How many are there and what do they do?
Is that a rhetorical question or you really don’t know the answer?
Danks knows democrats cannot win without the black vote and made a political decision. White democrat politicians need to learn a lesson from this, the lesson is that everyone in your party is not your friend, ask Mary Hart. Weaver is fairly safe with an at large seat, but folks like Missy need to be aware and work those white voters year around. They’re coming to get you.
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