Kesha Hamilton US, a school board member in Jackson, Michigan, made a series of inflammatory remarks on social media, claiming that "whiteness" is evil.
Hamilton said that "as black people, we know that when we're dealing with white people, we're dealing with something that's dangerous.".
She also claimed that "there's something about whiteness that brings out the evil in people."
Hamilton's comments have drawn condemnation from many in the community, with some calling for her resignation. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba has said that "these types of comments have no place in our society and run counter to the values of our city."Kesha Hamilton is one of two black school board members in Jackson, a predominantly white city with a population of about 20,000. The other black school board member, LaTonya Turner, has said that she is "thankful for Kesha Hamilton's voice" and that she is "not fearful of her words."
Kesha Hamilton's comments echo those of alt-right figure Richard Spencer, who has said that "white people are the real victims" of racism. Hamilton has previously cited Spencer as a source of inspiration.Kesha Hamilton's comments have generated a lot of discussion online, with many people calling for her resignation. Her fellow school board members have largely defended her, with one saying that "her voice needs to be heard."
Kesha Hamilton's comments have generated a lot of discussion online, with many people calling for her resignation. Her fellow school board members have largely defended her, with one saying that "her voice needs to be heard."Kesha Hamilton, a school board member in Jackson, Michigan, made a series of racist and inflammatory comments on social media this week.
In a series of posts on her personal Facebook page, Hamilton claimed that whiteness is evil, and that white people are more dangerous than animals.Whiteness is terror, she wrote. It's the root of all our problems. It's what caused genocide, slavery, and the systematic oppression of people of color.The post has since been deleted, but screenshots have been circulating online.
Hamilton has faced a backlash from her constituents, with dozens of people speaking out against her at Tuesdays Jackson School Board meeting.Some of those in attendance praised Hamilton for her outspokenness, while others called for her resignation.I stand behind Kesha Hamilton 100 percent, said one attendee. Shes speaking up for us.
Others said that Hamiltons comments were harmful and divisive.These types of comments only serve to further divide our community, said one attendee.Hamilton has not yet responded to requests for comment.Kesha Hamilton, a school board member in Jackson, Michigan, made headlines this week after she declared on social media that "whiteness is evil."Many community members spoke out against Hamilton during Tuesday's Jackson School Board meeting, with some praising her and others calling for her resignation.In a series of now-deleted tweets, Hamilton wrote that "whiteness is evil," and that "people of color" are "more dangerous" than animals.Hamilton has since issued an apology, claiming that her words were taken out of context.Many people in the Jackson community are still upset by Hamilton's comments.
"I'm very, very disappointed in her," said Monique Brown, who attended Tuesday's meeting. "She's supposed to be representing our community, and she's doing a terrible job."Others, like Larry Sweeney, say that Hamilton's comments shouldn't have come as a big surprise."She's been saying this kind of stuff for a while," Sweeney said. "I don't think it's a shock to anybody."
The controversy surrounding Kesha Hamilton's tweets has reignited a long-standing debate about race in the Jackson community.Some residents say that Hamilton's comments are representative of the larger problem of racism in the area, while others say that she was taken out of context.Regardless of how people feel about Hamilton's comments, the school board member will likely continue to face criticism from the community.
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