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NAACP official condemns White politicians trying to replace resigning Black mayor
Posted on 5/17/26 at 10:20 am
Posted on 5/17/26 at 10:20 am
Lyles announced last week that she will be resigning as mayor on June 30, saying her term has been "has been the honor of my life." While some are puzzled at her resignation only about halfway into her term, one aspect that has been noted is her controversy on the national stage after the stabbing of Ukrainian national Iryna Zarutska.
According to Axios, numerous local politicians are jockeying to fill the position, but Mack voiced outrage at the possibility that Lyles — who is Black — could be temporarily succeeded by someone who is White. As Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP president, Mack shared a now-controversial post on Monday, arguing that a White person taking the role would be part of a larger phenomenon of usurping Black representation.
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"It is seriously disturbing for White folks to be lobbying to be the interim Mayor in Charlotte," Mack wrote. "Our Mayor who recently resigned is a Black woman who is a registered Democrat. While Black representation is being undermined and stripped nationwide; White folks are either tone deaf or worse ... self centered! It's not about YOU!
quote:Mack made a similar statement, doubling down to Queen City News by declaring, "Why would we replace the Black outgoing mayor with a White person? That simple."
"In Charlotte, Black Voters have been intentional about having Black representation," she continued. "What is the consensus after several discussion; If the City Council votes a non-Black person in as interim Mayor again ... voters will hold you accountable next year."
She later added, "My question for the white folks who, up in arms and outraged, are they outrage about the fact that Black representation is under attack?"
Mack also defended the post on her personal Facebook page, arguing the outrage about how "any Black person who dares to have an independent thought and opinion."
quote:Wasn’t there a black guy back in the 60’s talking about character over color?
"On our NAACP Charlotte-Mecklenburg Branch page, White people are losing their minds in defense of Charlotte having the right to have a White Mayor. Anyone can run next year! This year the City Council will elect the interim Mayor," she wrote. "It is very interesting to watch some White people in a frenzy about Black people loving and supporting Black people. Meanwhile, they create movements and spaces solely for white people all of the time."
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Posted on 5/17/26 at 10:23 am to BowDownToLSU
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Meanwhile, they create movements and spaces solely for white people all of the time."
Sorry, but occasionally we like things they can’t ruin.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 10:23 am to BowDownToLSU
This is just racism
Posted on 5/17/26 at 10:25 am to BowDownToLSU
Good on Corrine. What would a YT politician know about the things the community needs?
Posted on 5/17/26 at 10:26 am to BowDownToLSU
Nothing like good old fashioned racism, from a person that believes black people are incapable of being racist.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 10:36 am to BowDownToLSU
Not racist at all.
switches the word "black" with "white"
complete nuclear meltdown by "the community"
switches the word "black" with "white"
complete nuclear meltdown by "the community"
Posted on 5/17/26 at 10:45 am to BowDownToLSU
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Why would we replace the Black outgoing mayor with a White person?
I’m just happy she capitalized white.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 10:54 am to BowDownToLSU
Sounds a little racist.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 10:57 am to BowDownToLSU
quote:racist bigot
Mack voiced outrage at the possibility that Lyles — who is Black could be temporarily succeeded by someone who is White.
This post was edited on 5/17/26 at 10:58 am
Posted on 5/17/26 at 11:02 am to UptownJoeBrown
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Sounds a little racist.
Are you sure? I’ve been told that “black people can’t be racist”…
Posted on 5/17/26 at 11:22 am to BowDownToLSU
So if white folks aren’t allowed to even run for office, that sounds like a good time to pack up and take your money elsewhere. Support a city that wants you there.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 11:24 am to Techdave
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Support a city that wants you there.
That would be none of them.
Cities are where Democrats and Fatigue gather.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 11:28 am to Techdave
quote:she’s an idiot racist but that’s not what she said. Admittedly she did not communicate her thoughts very clearly but she’s complaining about a potential appointment of an interim mayor not the next election. My Ebonics is rusty, but I believe her point is that a black person should fill the term of the departing black person, as that was the will of the voters in the previous election. She did not say that no white person should be allowed to run for mayor of charlotte in an election
So if white folks aren’t allowed to even run for office
I am not defending her, but words matter
Posted on 5/17/26 at 11:31 am to cgrand
I don’t think that’s entirely different however.
So a white person can’t fill the role since…..they are white?
So a white person can’t fill the role since…..they are white?
Posted on 5/17/26 at 11:32 am to BowDownToLSU
Let's use facts here...look at all the big cities that have a black mayor and then you will see why you shouldn't replace someone based on their color
Posted on 5/17/26 at 11:33 am to BowDownToLSU
Imagine being a white liberal male Democrat voting for this shite. Talk about a walking bleeding vag
Posted on 5/17/26 at 11:36 am to cgrand
quote:if she had her way that’s exactly what she wants, she’s racist
She did not say that no white person should be allowed to run for mayor of charlotte in an election
Posted on 5/17/26 at 11:48 am to cgrand
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a black person should fill the term of the departing black person, as that was the will of the voters
Well, that's insulting as all get out. What that says is that the current mayor was elected for the color of her skin, not for her character, nor for her competence at handling the business of running Charlotte.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 11:50 am to Techdave
quote:absolutely a racist remark, as I said. I was responding to the comment saying she said “no white people can run for mayor”, which is not what she said.
So a white person can’t fill the role since…..they are white?
If the good people of charlotte are disgusted by this, and they should be, they should do something about it at the ballot box
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