I am tickled to death about some of the happenings that took place during this years Elections. As always even in spite of some division in Edgecombe County when it comes to Elections we come together at the ballot box and vote Democratically. Although the Democrats did well, I see that we have many Democrats who voted Republican.
I am so glad that Rev. Roosevelt Higgs former Edgecombe County Democratic Party was not in the way during the General Election. He was removed from the Edgecombe County Democratic Party for 2 years due to a complaint that was filed with the NC Democratic Party.
The Nash County Democratic Party I am trying to see where they stand because I used to be close to them over the years but the past couple of years I wonder about them. I am going to leave that right there for now.
In the Twin Counties I have seen some happenings that leave me shaking my damn head.
There were some folk who hosted some political talks featuring some local folk. It tickles the hell out of me how the folk are chosen for the talks.
Elder JR Harris is one of folk who held some political talks but the problem I have with that is he is not political and do not know politics but you would think so by his actions. He had invited guests some who are political and some who have no clue. This for me is a damn problem because I know who are political and actively engaged in what has been going on over the years in the Twin Counties. For me it is an insult to host political talks and not have the right political folk included. Some folk were invited as a drawing card to get folk to watch the talks. Some folk do things because they have an agenda and if you wait a while you will see.
In Rocky Mount I strongly believe that the most recent Rocky Mount Municipal Election left a bad taste with some folk in the Twin Counties. The Mayoral Race between Bronson Williams a young Black Male and Sandy Roberson White Male Millionaire divided the Black and White Community. You had Kevin Jones Black Male who was a candidate that knew Bronson was running but Jones got in the race anyway. After Jones lost and there was a runoff between Williams and Roberson Jones didn’t endorse anyone but was named as a member of a committee that Roberson quickly formed after defeating Williams during the runoff. So I am confused you have Jones as the 1st Vice Chair of the Nash County Democratic Party but he is a strong supporter of Mayor Sandy Roberson.
You also had some other Blacks such as Samuel Battle, Tarrick Pittman, Moe Deloatch and some others who played a major role in the Rocky Mount Mayoral Race and other Elections shows that there are division in the house.
I always have a problem with the Edgecombe County Human Relations Commission only become visible during the Dr. MLK Breakfast every January and doing Candidates Forums during elections and never host forums to talk about community issues such as the removable of the Confederate Monuments from the Tarboro Town Common and other issues in Tarboro and the county. I have been questioning the role of the Edgecombe County Human Relations Commission for years.
I have read on Facebook some things coming from some young folk who call themselves the Millennial Group who want to get involved politically. I support young folk but young folk got to know they have a place.
Young folk you have to learn the process. You can’t sit back and wait for older folk and especially political folk to come to you. There are community meetings and political meetings and you have to attend them to learn the process and to learn the folk. Once you learn who the folk are, you can voice your concerns about you want to get involved but to think that you are going to just walk right in and take over not so.
I have had some conversations with some young folk that I know pissed them off but they will be okay because I will challenge anyone when it comes to Edgecombe County Politics but not limited to. I know the process, I know the people and have put in the work. I refuse to allow folk to put out half-trues and to show disrespect to political leaders when I know the whole trues.
I have stated for years that if you live in Edgecombe County and or you are running for an office that you need Edgecombe County votes, then you need to talk to me. I know all of the players and I know the process. Well somebody said who in the hell do I think I am they don’t have to talk to me. Well they are ab so damn lute ly correct. However what one need to understand is that I will either work with you or against you. I have put in too much work to allow folk to just think they are going to get a free ride. See I call it holding folk accountable for their actions during the process and at the end of the day.
In Nash County Democrats didn’t do as well as in Edgecombe County. Edgecombe County has always been a deciding factor during Elections and many times when Edgecombe County votes come in, folk knew they had a hell of a chance of winning their seat.
Several years ago all eyes used to be on Princeville NC politics but over the past several years all eyes are on Rocky Mount City Council.
When I became actively engaged in Edgecombe County Politics Whites were in majority as it related to the Democratic Party County Officers, School Board, County Commissioners and Whites held the major offices like Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Social Services Board, Chairman of Boards and Commissioners but today Blacks hold the majority of these positions. We have a Black Edgecombe Community College President which is a great thing.
I have been involved in all of the above so hell yeah I can and I am going to talk about it because I have been about it.
Some Black folk tickles the hell out of me because when you talk about what you have done they say you are bragging and think you are all of that. Well I don’t brag and I ain’t all of that but I am who I am and I am happy about it. Oh but these same Black folk will be ready to talk about what I have done after I am laid out across the aisle but that is why yo a…. will not be able to make remarks on that day.
Folk just because your moma, daddy, grandmoma, granddaddy and others in your family was politically does not give you a free ride. What have you done over they years, have you attended any meetings and been involved in what is going on around you? See what they did don’t count as mark on what you have done however you can get a mark because it runs in the bloodline. You have to put in the work.
I could go on but I believe you gets the message. I have always said that we as Black Folk in Edgecombe County but not limited to need to have a coming to Jesus meeting so we can talk about how we can move forward together and those who do not can go somewhere and sit down and shut the hell up.
The process work when you work the process but you have to know the process.
I ain’t mad with nobody however I will not allow half-trues to be told and folk to attempt to discredit folk when it comes to politics.
I am for justice no matter who it is for or against!
I have no permanent friends no permanent enemies only permanent interest!
I am Unbought and Unbossed!
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