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Race ‘played a role’ in decision to reject Black superintendent of education: senator
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
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/race-played-a-role-in-decision-to-reject-black-superintendent-of-education-senator/
Published Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:18:44 +0000
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