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Columbus City Council, NAACP and John Anker

NAACP and pastors call for Columbus Council to recall vote appointing John Anker

They’re in-house Negroes,” the Rev. Johnny Flakes III said, referring to the two Black councilors who supported this move. “They carry the buckets of the water, and they have sold their souls.”

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Columbus NAACP and clergy speaks against City Council’s appointment of John Anker

The Columbus Chapter of the NAACP and the Interdenominational Ministries Alliance voiced their disapproval of the events that occurred at Tuesday’s City Council

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Leaders voice frustration over Columbus council’s handling of new appointment

At a recent council meeting, a former city councilor and local faith leaders expressed their frustration and disappointment with the choice of a new council member.Leaders with the Columbus Chapter of the NAACP and the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance had strong words at Wednesday’s news conference.

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Columbus councilors reply to Black pastor’s ‘in-house Negroes’ comment after Anker vote

We may not always agree, but disagreement should never turn into disrespect,” Councilor Byron Hickey of District 1 told the Ledger-Enquirer.

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Columbus-national NAACP drama playing out in branches across the country

Former Columbus NAACP President Nana Watson isn't the only local NAACP leader who has been suspended from their positions recently by national board.

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In split vote, Columbus Council appoints Anker to replace Thomas despite mayor’s objection

You’ve got a majority of people in this community that didn’t vote for an individual,” Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson said, ...

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WTVM to host regional job fair at CSU Cunningham Center

GE Aerospace announces a $51 million investment in its Auburn manufacturing site as part of a nearly $1 billion commitment to ...

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Former Columbus NAACP President Nana Watson responds to allegations after forced ouster

Former Columbus NAACP President Nana Watson talked recently about the accusations against her and her ouster as president by the national group.

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Columbus NAACP President Nana Watson told to resign by national leaders

The president of the NAACP Columbus chapter is being told to resign from her position entirely. In a Jan. 22 letter from NAACP national leadership to Nana Watson, sent to The Dispatch on Friday ...

Columbus council approves new oversight committee for key venues

The Columbus City Council has approved the formation of a Sports and Entertainment Authority to enhance the management and revenue of major city venues.

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