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Race ‘played a role’ in decision to reject Black superintendent of education: senator

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1 year ago

March 30, 2023

The Mississippi Senate voted Wednesday to reject Dr. Robert Taylor as state superintendent of education, sparking accusations that race played a role in the decision.

During a Thursday interview on The Gallo Show, Senator John Horhn, D-Jackson, explained his displeasure with the decision to not confirm Taylor, who would have been the second Black superintendent in state history.

“There were all kinds of reasons thrown out there, but none that were really substantial enough, in my opinion, to reject this guy,” Horhn said. “I think race played a role in it. I don't think it was the entirety of the reasoning though.”

Among the arguments against Taylor, some senators contended that the Laurel native has not spent enough time in Mississippi. Taylor was unanimously approved by the State Board of Education (SBE) back in November after 30 years working in North Carolina.

Horhn found that reasoning to be invalid, highlighting Taylor's Mississippi upbringing as well as his resumé…

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By: Caleb Salers
Title: Race ‘played a role' in decision to reject Black superintendent of education: senator
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Published Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:18:44 +0000

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www.wjtv.com – Richard Lake – 2024-05-02 15:48:40

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-02 15:19:05

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Bond denied for three charged in fatal Hinds County club shooting

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May 2, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-02 13:13:50

SUMMARY: Three suspects, Anthony Brown, Eric Dixon, and Joseph Crum, have been denied bond in connection to a fatal shooting at a Utica club. The shooting occurred outside the Sugar Shack Club, resulting in the death of 41-year-old Jason Harris and injuries to four others. Investigators believe the shooting was a result of an altercation involving the deceased and three other individuals who knew each other. Further arrests and charges are possible in the case. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Hinds County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers.

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