The NAACP is not too happy about the EPA's rejection of its civil rights complaint against the state of Mississippi. The NAACP issued the following statement.
This week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced findings from an investigation into the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and the Mississippi State Department of Health regarding misuse of federal funds that led to the Jackson Water Crisis. The investigation, which was launched in October of 2022 following a Title VI complaint filed by the NAACP and other advocates, has found "insufficient" evidence of racial discrimination on behalf of the Mississippi State government. The findings have received significant backlash from Jackson residents, who continue to grapple with the ongoing water crisis as state officials focus their efforts on the privatization of Jackson's water system. NAACP President & CEO, Derrick Johnson, released the following statement in reaction to this week's news: "The NAACP is outraged at the inadequate findings presented by the EPA this week. Since day one of this crisis, we have been on the ground, speaking with residents and community leaders. One thing remains clear - racial discrimination and neglect have left a majority Black, capital city in crisis. While it is our hope that state leaders take the necessary steps to enact EPA's recommendations, we know that this fight is far from over. The NAACP remains committed to using every tool at our disposal to ensure that all Black Americans have access to clean drinking water. When elected leaders fail us, it is our community that carries us forward. Together, we will make clean drinking water a reality for all." Despite falling short on directly addressing the discrimination and negligence from the state, the EPA acknowledged that "the impacts of the water crisis fell disproportionately on the majority Black community of Jackson."
Grifters usually are "outraged" when their hustle does not work. It's kind of hard to claim discrimination when the state approved every loan application submitted by the city of Jackson and even waived the rules to help out the Bold New City. The complaint was bogus from start to finish. Hence the reason why the EPA broke the law and took 587 days to rule on the complaint, 407 days past the deadline and that, my friends, is the bottom line.
28 comments:
Bennie is going to get to the bottom of this…
B,B,B,Bennie and the jets....Derrick's relying on him. It's a partnership ya know. Shakedown!
Because "environmental justice" is code speak for race pandering Jackpot Justice. Same demographics, same political beneficiaries.
More like the Broke New City.
When problems arise, it is neither racist nor discriminatory to first fix the parts of a city where the actual taxpaying residents live.
The actual causes does not matter, if a disproportionate outcome does not favor the "people of color" it must be racial discrimination. No matter how screwed up the local leadership might be the government must insure a favorable outcome. Equity. So local government is never really accountable....unless they're white. Shameful Derrick.
The NAACP obviously didn't read JJs detailed and excellent reporting on this issue. Maybe send them a link.
This is not supposed to happen with a Biden administration EPA. Was it Derrick? But then again, don't fret it only keeps your hustle alive.
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Race- It's always a focus on race--never the facts.
The leadership of NAACP should choose their accusations and battles more wisely. Pandering usually lasts for just long enough for leaders to make their exit. Can anyone imagine the progress that might have been if the majority of voters in Jackson would have qualified peoples to vote for. The lack of a good conscience from all politicians is outrageous. The legacy cities run by one side of the aisle are all in shambles and the voters are just to fucking dumb to grab that reality. Can the real problems even be cured?
"The NAACP remains committed to using every tool at our disposal to ensure that all Black Americans have access to clean drinking water. When elected leaders fail us, it is our community that carries us forward."
That's right -- the local elected officials have failed the community. Why doesn't the NAACP back a mayoral candidate that will actually get things done for the city of Jackson instead of filing frivolous law suits?
"When elected leaders fail us, it is our community that carries us forward." Somebody provide this poor disenfranchised soul with a mirror.
Derrick Johnson is a true race hustler and a complete moron! You want to see a racist person Derrick… look in the mirror.
The racist NAACP lottery didn't pay out this time. So sad.
3:27 You miss the point. The NAACP is all about complaining. With no complaints they have no business.
Cry me a river, Derrick, you buzzard-breathed race pimp. Turn up the heat on your Master Bennie to pull strings with EPA like he did for Henefin’s new accounts payable process.
Nice to see the feds telling the NAACP to FO.
"Since day one of this crisis, we have been on the ground, speaking with residents and community leaders"
That was the full extent of their contribution to solving the water crisis. Ratchet jawing on the ground, not handing out water, running their mouths, stirring up hate, and discontent. Beating the racism drum.
Railing against the state government, for, supposedly, not helping Jackson. 35 years of neglect can't be repaired overnight.
5:05: nice to see the FEDS telling the Brothers Johnson to FO.
"inadequate findings"??
Derrick, Did you even look at the 19-page, single-spaced ruling?
Please file this in federal court and argue your case to Judge Wingate.
Thank you in advance.
Derrick, it would be nice if you focused on improving the lives of those you represent instead of thinking of the NAACP simply as a way to provide yourself with a secure, high-paying job. Think about it…
"Hell hath no fury like a (race pimp) scorned."
Only in this case, the wind speed of the 'fury' is too minimal to be documented.
Don’t you hate it when that ole reliable horse that brought you so far has now dropped dead. Whack it a few more times to be sure but…..
For their next grift they will need to raise a much larger race card. Right?
Maybe one day they’ll figure out to look in their own backyards for their failures. Till then, I’ll enjoy their misery.
The NAACP and others who seek to address and remedy legitimate issues of discrimination, do a disservice to the integrity of their organizations and the people they represent, when they ignore facts and blame others for their own failures. They cry racism so often, that when racism does in fact occur, their credibility with those who care and would support their efforts, is damaged. They should learn to be strategic and set priorities. The first? Addressing the many ways those they are supposedly fighting for, contribute to their own issues; and developing programs to combat those challenges. Blaming others doesn't help. Poverty will continue to exist if one does not take responsibility for their own choices.
Is Kristin Clarke going to take the bait and file suit on behalf of Derrick Johnson?
How many more will throw away their professional reputations in service of Chockwe Lumumba and the Black Nationalist (pipe) dream of the Republic of New Afrika?
For the EPA to rule the way it did under a favorable administration says a lot about the evidence to the contrary of the ruling.
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