Letter To The Editor From The Editor In Response To Bert Spain Letter Talking About Outgoing Tarboro Councilman Melvin Muhammad

In response to Bert Spain’s letter to editor in the Daily Southerner newspaper: “Tarboro Town Council Muhammad’s ‘legacy’ draws half-muted chuckle”

I have not seen the article that Bert Spain is responding to that he says he couldn’t help but shake his head in disbelief with a half-muted chuckle in response to Councilman Melvin Muhammad.

Mr. Spain says Councilman Muhammad went in to create controversy and he ask the question is that an oxymoron? Spain says, “A councilman intends to create controversy, not work to dispel controversy and create harmony among fellow commissioners and the community.” He goes on to say to purposely create dissension.

Mr. Spain I have lived in Pinetops all of my life until the flood I moved 3 miles from Pinetops however since that time I have a Tarboro address. I have been knowing Councilman Muhammad for many years and we have had our agreements and disagreements.

Mr. Spain I want to know how you come to the conclusion that creating controversy going into this council from a young black male who ain’t afraid to speak out has to be negative controversy? Why couldn’t it be controversy to the effect that Muhammad wanted to serve on the council because he felt that black folks were not being truly represented? You see sir Muhammad being outspoken and beating out former councilman Roland Clark an older black male was a bitter pill for some white folks to swallow and some safe black folks also.

Mr. Spain most folks that I know runs for office to serve the public because they want to make a change to do more for their community. I strongly believe that was the sole purpose for Muhammad running for the seat and then he was elected by the people in his ward. Because of who Muhammad is outspoken and a name like that it automatically made him controversial to certain folks white and black so it does not matter what he says or does he will be labeled, loved and hated by some. 

Curmilus Dancy II
Pinetops, NC

Muhammad satisfied with term on council

TARBORO — Melvin Muhammad said he did what he intended to do during one term on the Tarboro Town Council by stirring up a little controversy. Now, after not seeking reelection,  he’s ready to ride off in the sunset. (More)

Tarboro NC: Council looks at changes – Rocky Mount Telegram

Response: Sources say the board will be voting on a new Police Chief tonight as well. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

The Tarboro Town Council will hold a public hearing tonight to discuss a proposal to remove a requirement that adult day care facilities have at least 75 square feet of outdoor recreational space per client. (More)

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Tarboro Councilman Minister Melvin Muhammad Will Not Seek Re-election

Greetings Bro Curmilus
I appreciate all that you have done for the media not only here in Edgecombe County but also for the state and nationally. You and I may not have seen everything eye to eye but I can and have respected that about you because no matter what you stand on your own feet.

With that said I will like to share with you and the DCN readers that I will not be seeking re election. I would also ask of you to share with your DCN readers my words if you don’t mind.

First To God, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and Min Farrakhan thank you for helping me to evolve into the person I am now. I also pray that you are not done with me yet and I pray that I made you proud in this phase of my life.

To the citizens of Tarboro I know I may not have fulfilled everything that was asked of me but I would like to share that I did make a sincere and honest effort. You, the citizens of Tarboro was my first public priority. For my leader and guide, Min Farrakhan, teaches me that if you can’t serve the people you should get out of the way and let someone who can serve, A Servant is to serve and serve more.

With that I would like to ask you the voters for the upcoming election not to only vote with your head but vote with your heart. Everything doesn’t have to make sense just make sense to you. Demand that your next Servant serve you and your interest. Also Love them and Support them much more than not, because in reality they are only as strong as you help them to be. The scripture say "let the best of you be your leader" But remember a leader can’t be a leader unless he/she has followers and supporters.

And if I may to the new Servant to be for Ward 6 please be the Servant and Vanguard for the people don’t be the get along go along just for friendships that may not truly be in your or those you represent best interest. Tarboro I believe have more challenging years ahead before the tide come in but with true, hard serving representation I believe you and your colleague can help Tarboro see the better times return.

I would like to thank those that I served with, although we may not have seen the same picture that was in front of us all the time, I would like to say that each of you have taught me something be it good or not so good. I would also ask that each of you take a page from our dear friend book, the late Dr Steve Hoard, hell the book is a 500+ pager so take more than a page take several, by the way my wife was very fun of Doc for his openness. But far from the least but the most important find a real way for fairness and equality for all of Tarboro citizens, Tarboro has truly outgrown the handful of people who think Tarboro is theirs to own and do what they will. Don’t be their hunting dog, good for only one thing, hunting. I would like to leave you with this, work hard to be the Servant that would like to hear the words "Well done thy Good and Faithful Servant". Good luck and God Bless each of you.

To the employees of the town you do a great job and deserve much more and hopefully one day in the near future it would be shown more.

To all the citizens and supporters all over this nation my sincere thank you for supporting me and my family these last few years as we wrote and rewrote this chapter in our lives. A very special thanks to the Hwy 258S & Baker St Crew living there and those who visit there for your guidance and advice, Bro DP you are in my heart forever, you are the last man standing, my colleague TKnight you have to run point again, listen AND follow your inner self have them rewrite Tarboro history once more, my Baber Bro Dwight for your spiritual insight and guidance, my brother in Christ Pastor Bro Tony aka Pastor Big Show and DOC Family, Eastside is in your and God hands, to one of my godfathers, Rev Richard. Joyner, you told me about 7 years ago and I thank you and love you for all of what you told me, to my mother and family all of you far and near, you know it was you all that got me in because we are all mostly kin in the East side, to Pops aka Mr Parker, Ms B and Mrs V and many others too many to name, for your unconditional love and support, and lastly to my lovely wife, Mrs Muhammad, and children, all 7, you all where there seeing it all the seen and unseen and you was there with me to the end although I wanted to throw the towel in several times, thank you, love you and I’m sorry for having you as unwanted sounding boards.

Sound like I’m gone, wrong as a dear friend said to me and his church it ain’t over, we are just turning the page.

To all sincerely this may be long but it is true. Also reading is good for you.

Love
Bro Councilman Melvin R Muhammad

‘Welcome to Tarboro – your electricity’s been turned off” – The Daily Southerner

TARBORO — When I returned from Paris last May, I was a little stunned to come into a warm house.  Not seeing the red digital light on the stove, I could only think:  “oh, shoot, I neglected to pay my utility bill before departing.”

Before I could put down my purse, it was “off to the races,” and I immediately hopped in my car, and drove downtown to the Town Hall to check it out. (More)

Tarboro NC – Open Letter To Councilman Melvin Muhammad Because You Have Missed 7 Meetings And May Not Make The Meeting On Tomorrow, I am Concerned Sir

I read the following article in The Daily Southerner, “Muhammad absent from seven town meetings Plans to attend Monday’s session” and I had a flashback. The song “What’s Going On?” by the late great Marvin Gaye came to mind.

I am having a hard time understanding the following, “Muhammad said, "I plan on attending this one, unless something comes up." This to me sounds as if you may not attend on Monday night.

Councilman sir I remember when you were elected and former Councilman Roland Clark challenged you through the board of elections because of some issues he had with you during the election in which you defeated him. So why are you giving him the glory to come back after 4 years to say I told you he was not the one?

Several months leading up to September Labor Day Weekend, The Black Family Day was a hot topic because of you and the talk about renaming the event and moving the location. There was much discussion and support from the community that stood behind you and now we have been left hanging because you have not attended any meetings since the event took place.

I do not live in the Tarboro City limits so I can not vote. I do not attend the Tarboro Town Council meetings because I attend the Edgecombe County Public Schools meetings monthly.

Since The Black Family Day was not limited to people who live in the city of Tarboro, I did voice my opinion on the topic during all of the heated discussions. I didn’t attend because I was out of town however I supported the event.

Mr. Councilman I am concerned about you not representing sir. I am concerned as a black male because this sometimes give others the room to group all of us black folks (males) in the same category.

Politics comes with a lot of untruths in my opinion. Some say politics is dirty and other negatives. I say it is up to the elected official what they make it to be from an individual standpoint. Politics don’t have to be dirty and the other negatives because each individual elected official ought to strive to be above board and to truly represent their constituencies.

Sir I am challenging you to please attend your council meetings until your term expires. You then can either decide to run again but however if your schedule will not allow you to attend during the remainder of your term, then you may need to consider resigning your post.

In my closing Mr. Councilman will you please tell us why you have missed 7 meetings?

Curmilus Dancy II – DCN Publisher

 

 

Re-post: Tarboro NC – I Just Love How The Black Folks On Tarboro 27886 Stay A Member While Betty Perrin NeSmith Allows The Ignant Racist White Folks To Have Their Way

I just love it how all the black folks on the on Tarboro 27886 Facebook page stay a member while Betty Perrin NeSmith allows the Ignant Racist White Folks on Tarboro 27886 Facebook page to have their way. So why would any black folks in their right mind continue to be a member when Ignant Racist White Folks on Tarboro 27886 Facebook page have not been kicked off.

Cathy Mitchell Marshall posted she was just invited to the “Black Family Day” yesterday and when asked not to beat a deadhorse she continued on. And then later she admitted she had been following the conversation but chose not to say anything then but now she was.

Okay black folks who are members of Tarboro 27886 Facebook page why are you still a member?

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Note: Updated corrected spelling of Betty Perrin NeSmith’s name. Curmilus Dancy II – The Professional Agitator.

BLACK FAMILY DAY – Source: The Daily Southerner

TARBORO — The first Black Family Day in Tarboro on Saturday was in contrast to the controversy of the planning that swirled around the event for several months.

"I was very pleased with the outcome," said Organizer Remi Muhammad. "The attendance was low because we had to relocate and I was very disappointed about that. (Read more)

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TOWN UN-COMMON – Source: Daily Southerner

TARBORO — Neal and Nana Jackson said that they have spent many days strolling through the Tarboro Town Common, holding hands and soaking in the tranquility that the beautiful landscape and trees provide. (Read more)

Note: The “Black Family Day” was suppose to be held on the Tarboro Town Commons on Saturday, August 3 but the town held a special meeting on yesterday and the “Black Family Day” has been moved to Indian Lake.

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Tarboro NC – “Black Family Day” In Edgecombe County Is On

Obviously the IGNANT RACIST WHITE FOLKS who were suppose to attend the Tarboro Town Council meeting last night to protest was present but didn’t say a word. Wonder why? Was it the video camera?

See more on this coming soon.

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Black Family Day – I Love It The IGNANT, RACIST WHITE FOLKS AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/tarboro27886/ Are Trying To Use Me To Justify Their Ignance

I see those IGNANT RACIST WHITE FOLKS over there at https://www.facebook.com/groups/tarboro27886/ are trying to justify their ignance because they could not debate The Professional Agitator. Yes I went to the group to be a part of the discussion however heck yes I knew they were going to kick me off. I knew they would not be able to stand this black man  responding to them unlike some others on the site who sit back and allow the few IGNANT RACIST WHITE FOLKS on the site to speak for the majority. I am so glad there were some white folks who actually had some intelligence about the issue.

I see these IGNANT RACIST WHITE FOLKS have put me in a group. Ya’ll can’t put me anywhere because I am in control of me.

I can’t believe these IGNANT RACIST WHITE FOLKS have the audacity to say on the facebook page they was going to reach out the African American Church to get us to protest the Black Family Day. Just who do they think they are that we can’t make decisions for ourselves when it comes to participating in community events and other. Heck no I will not allow these IGNANT RACIST WHITE FOLKS to play upon my intelligence.

I see these IGNANT RACIST WHITE FOLKS can’t stand the truth and I hate I can not be at the meeting on tomorrow because I will be at the Edgecombe County Public Schools Board meeting dealing with some more RACIST WHITE FOLKS. And the sad part these IGNANT RACIST WHITE FOLKS are mostly women.

I was curious to see how  Brandon Richardson would respond when I sent him a personal message to his Facebook account that read as follows. I enjoyed your post on the Tarboro Facebook page. I could not respond because I was kicked off the site.
http://curmilus.wordpress.com/2011/08/06/black-family-day-in-tarboro-nc-silent-black-folks-and-other-folks-who-remain-silent-this-is-what-i-find-about-tarboro-27886-facebook-page/ Brandon’s response to me was thank you.

Tonight I found Brandon’s new post very interesting that read as follows: Brandon Richardson Well, it looks like its time for me to check out of this group. Betty Perrin NeSmith, thank you for giving the community an open forum. This group was very informative when ideas were debated in a professional and mature manner. Don’t give in and block anyone who’s goal is to be blocked, only to say "Look, see, they blocked me for this reason, or that reason." Let everyone else simply quietly back away, and let them be the only ones left. Keep up the good work, you have a lot of support in Tarboro. Thank you.

One of these IGNANT RACIST WHITE FOLKS said people need to read Terry Smith’s article in the Daily Southerner. Well what is so funny that in Terry’s article/my response to him, during his interview Judy Yarbrough Market Square manager said she  attended  the event last year and reported: "It was a good event, well attended, a mixed crowd, good food, lots of entertainment."

It appears that Yarbrough gave a good report on the event so what’s the problem? If there had been violence during the past 14 years then I believe Terry Smith’s research would have revealed such. So again this is why I call it like I see it, these IGNANT RACIST WHITE FOLKS are acting as if they are the only people to pay taxes and black folks do not. And to say they will reach out to the black church to get them to protest the BLACK FAMILY DAY just pisses me the heck off.

Yes I will continue to monitor these IGNANT RACIST WHITE FOLKS on their facebook page because I want to see what they are saying just like those who visit my blog to see what I am saying.

I have more to say about these IGNANT RACIST WHITE FOLKS after the meeting on tomorrow.

“I have no permanent friends, no permanent enemies only permanent interest.”

"Misunderstanding arising from ignorance breeds fear, and fear remains the greatest enemy of peace." : Lester B. Pearson

I am Curmilus Dancy II The Professional Agitator

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Tarboro NC – SCHOOL BOARD REDISTRICTING/ TOWN OF TARBORO INFORMATION – UPDATED 8/3/2011

SCHOOL BOARD REDISTRICTING/ TOWN OF TARBORO INFORMATION – UPDATED 8/3/2011

Representative Bryant is looking to provide constituents with as much up to date information as possible regarding the redistricting process. The information that follows attempts to represent the most current statistics, maps, and contact information available. We will continuously update this information as more is gathered. If you have any questions/concerns/comments, please contact Karon Hardy at 919-733-5878 or by email at bryantla@ncleg.net.

School Districts

Edgecombe County Public Schools

Contacts:

Dr. Wayne Talley (Superintendent): 2526412657

Juanita Westry (Executive Assistant to the Superintendent): 2526412657

Rose (secretary): 2526412657

Evelyn Wilson (School Board Chair): 2529777462

Adam Mitchell (Attorney doing mapping work): 9198214711; AMitchell@tharringtonsmith.com

Status: On Monday,. Aug 8^th, Edgecombe County Schools will have their first informational meeting with their attorney, Johnathan Blumberg. The Law Office of Tharrington Smith has been hired to facilitate the redistricting efforts. Edgecombe County Schools will be using Adam Mitchell as their attorney. They will provide a work plan/schedule following this initial meeting.

Nash/Rocky Mount Schools

Nash County

Contacts:

Vanessa (Assistant): 12524595220

Mark Strickland (Special Assistant for Auxiliary Services): 12524622525

Bob Jenkins (Chair of School Board): 12524462583

Adam Mitchell (Attorney doing mapping work): 19198214711; AMitchell@tharringtonsmith.com

Status: Nash Rocky Mount Schools will have their first informational meeting with their attorney on Monday, Aug. 22^nd. The Law Offices of Tharrington Smith has been hired to facilitate the redistricting efforts. Nash/Rocky Mount Schools will be using Adam Mitchell as their attorney. They will provide a work plan/schedule following this initial meeting.

Tarboro

Contacts:

Mr. Lewis (planning): 12526414229

Diane Johnson (assistant to manager): 12526414250; dianejohnson@tarboro-nc.com

Sam Noble (City Manager): 12526414250; samnoble@tarboro-nc.com

Adam Mitchell (Attorney doing mapping work): 19198214711; AMitchell@tharringtonsmith.com

Status: The Town of Tarboro will have an informational meeting after their Town Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 8. The Law Offices of Tharrington Smith has been hired to facilitate the redistricting efforts. The Town of Tarboro will be using Adam Mitchell as their attorney. They will provide a work plan/schedule following this initial meeting.

Black Family Day In Tarboro NC – Silent Black Folks And Other Folks Who Remain Silent, This Is What I Find About Tarboro 27886 Facebook Page

"I swore never to be silent whenever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." – Elie Weisel

First of all I don’t have a dog in the fight and I don’t give a damn if there be a “Black Family Day” in Tarboro or not. What I will not do is allow RACIST behind WHITE folks mislead others about black folks because we are not what these RACIST behind WHITE Folks have portrayed us to be. I am not a Muslim. I have never ran into a disrespectful Muslim as I have traveled across the State of North Carolina. Now I am quite sure there are some just like there are some disrespectful black and white folks.

I sent a letter to Terry Smith editor of the Tarboro Daily Southerner “A can of worms – Source: The Daily Southerner” in response to his research about the “Black Family Day” in Reidsville. I joined the Tarboro 27886 Facebook Group to voice my opinion since they have listed an “Open Group.” What a lie because I see it is not open but closed to a black man who don’t have a problem with calling out RACIST behind White Folks.

It never seems to amaze me how folks who know something is wrong but don’t say a damn thing. Take for instance how the Black Folks on the page who knows me and know me well allowed me to be kicked off because I was responding to a couple of racist behind white females. But then again I may be wrong because I haven’t been back to read comments over there since I was kicked off until now. The first post caught my attention so this is as far as I got. It was by Brandon Richardson. 

Brandon Richardson is saying the same thing I said basically that all Muslims are not racist. I asked the racist white women to show me that Remi Muhammad was a racist. But most of all I tried to make them ignant behinds understand the fight is not with the sponsors but the fight should be with the Tarboro Town Council if they didn’t follow their own POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

This fight gave a me a flashback of how I tried to tell those ignant folks in Oak Level in Rocky Mount that the fight with annexation was not with the Rocky Mount City Council but with the Legislature since it is the law. But their problem is they have a problem with the Rocky Mount City Council being a BLACK majority so they don’t want Black folks telling them what to do.

Read Brandon Richardson’s post “When you refer to another persons belief as a "Hate Group", how do you think you appear to those you are talking about? Maybe that person considers you a part of such a group. Because someones idea of the afterlife or the way they attempt to get there is different than yours does not at all make them threat to your safety. I am not a religious person, but I do believe in every human beings right to worship whichever deity or deities they wish without prejudice. The Nation of Islam is not a hate group. Some of their ideas may be seperatist in nature, and some sects believe in racial superiority. Although you may not agree with them, neither of these ideals constitutes a "hate group." Please respect everyones personal beliefs. Just because you dont understand something, dont let it make you afraid.”

I see John Wooten (black male) clicked on the “Like” button but obviously he didn’t like what I had to say.

I have received one response from a white person who said it was wrong for them to kick me off when those white females are nothing but bullies. So that speaks highly of the person who started the page. I made it clear that they could kick me off at anytime since one of the racist white females had suggested it anyone. But they did me a favor because I have enough to do. I work a real job, handling my blog, facebook page, twitter, video recording and other keeps me busy. Oh forgot about the little side discussions that I attend to with ignant behind folks on facebook. I don’t approve their ignant comments on my blog.

Well I guess they think they have silenced me. JU&DLMBAO!!

I don’t need anyone to validate my self worth just speaking truth to power so don’t get it twisted. I know I got the power when it comes to challenging RACIST WHITE FOLKS, SAFE NEGROES and others.

I am Curmilus Dancy II Edgecombe County Most Talked About, Most Hated, God Fearing Black Man who will stand by myself and speak truth to power.

“I have no permanent friends, no permanent enemies only permanent interest.”

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Agenda full for upcoming Tarboro Town Council meeting (Black Family Day On The Agenda) – Source: The Daily Southerner

TARBORO — Tarboro Town Council has business to address when it convenes Monday night.

The monthly meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in council chambers on the second floor of Town Hall. (Read more)

Note: I have something to say to all the ignant protestors of the Black Family Day however I will wait until Monday night after the meeting. Wish I could be there with my weapons, video camera, photo camera and laptop. But everyone knows my main concern is the Edgecombe County Public Schools and they meet on the same night. Curmilus Dancy II – The Political Agitator

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A can of worms – Source: The Daily Southerner

TARBORO — Terry Smith, I read your article, “Big, big difference in Reidsville,” with much interest because I appreciate you doing your research. I am very much familiar with Amon Muhammad and Muhammad’s Study Group organization as it relates to the Black Family Day in Reidsville because I have been receiving a personal invitation over the years. However, I have not had the opportunity to attend. (Read more)

Note: Terry Smith responded to my question in the print edition. It is as follows: Editor: Town Council allowed Civil War reenactments, including cannons and horses, on the Town Common during History Days in 2007 and 2008.

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