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Posted: 7:01 PM Jul 6, 2009
Black Mayors Conference Postponed
Jackson, Miss. The recession is causing organizers to delay a three-day conference designed to give black mayors from six southern states a chance to discuss economic development and the federal stimulus program.
Reporter: The Associated Press |
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The recession is causing organizers to delay a three-day conference designed to give black mayors from six southern states a chance to discuss economic development and the federal stimulus program.
The Gulf Coast Black Mayors Conference was to be held July 12-15 at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., with mayors from Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Alabama, and Florida scheduled to attend.
Conference organizer James Gilmore says many mayors who wanted to attend the event are dealing with budget cuts, causing them to be more frugal about travel expenses. Organizers say they now hope the event can be rescheduled for next month.
Officials said the event was designed to give mayors a chance to learn about effective strategies for tapping into the federal stimulus program and to enhance their technical skills in budget planning and monitoring during tough economic times.
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There will always be differences between races, but why do we have to call attention to them by hosting things like "Black Mayors' Conference"? To move past racial divides, race has to be taken out of the equation. Yes- there will be individuals who are racists (I'm not talking just black vs white either). But, the public as a whole should not support organized events that separate people into racial categories. The other comments are right- this would be viewed as discriminatory if it were a "White Mayors' Conference". I often wonder as well- if MS and other southern states are considered to have the most racial issues, then why is it that more black people live in the south? If I felt like I was living in a hostile environment with racists around every corner, I'd move elsewhere...
Kym, you make it sound like nothing negative is ever said "at the kitchen table in the privacy of" black people's homes. As a business person in Meridian, I know that racial problems exist because everytime there is any variation in opinion someone feels the need to say it is about race. Bad feelings between the races will continue as long as any people allow them to continue. All whites don't like all whites and all blacks don't like all blacks. Why then should all whites or blacks like the other? I can't change anyone else but I can be responsible for me. That is the best any of us can do.
Ok, come on southern people. Now, you know better. I am speaking for Mississippi...This was a racial and discrimintory state and it still is!!! Always will be. Think about the things that are said about blacks at the kitchen table in the privacy of white people homes every night. Now, give me a break. MS was known for the raciast capitol of the world and always will be. Just let it be...People only change when it benifits them. Let go and let God!!!!
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