First Black mayor of one Alabama town claims he’s locked out of city hall

ABC News’ Steve Osunsami spoke with Newbern, Alabama Mayor Patrick Braxton, who claims in a federal lawsuit that former mayor Woody Stokes III contests his legitimacy and has locked him out of office.

[@Camille-mv3mr]

Ive heard about this story.He won fair and square and the now former mayor is still there and will not leave.True definition of a racist sore loser.

[@rog3129]

Is his name trump?

[@TheLakingc]

We have Federal issues along this line, too. The old formers did not want to leave and tried to set up their own government. This should not happen in tje USA.

[@DottyGreenee]

Wow

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

Or every Democrat when they lose an election.

[@emeyeare]

Racism has some logic behind it, even if it’s not the best. This is worse…it’s bigotry

[@SapphireLyric]

My ex husband is from Newbern and Mr. Braxton is his cousin. I don't know him personally but I'm not surprised by any of this. I'm proud of those black residents for finally speaking up.

[@ojay8961]

They should've been done something decades ago!!! 85% of the residents are black and they haven't taken over yet!!!

[@quantumhelium]

He seems like a nice enough guy.

[@eksbocks9438]

I grew-up in a town just like this. Even the words they used to taunt the guy were the same.

[@mariejane1567]

@@quantumheliumnice enough guy for what??

[@quantumhelium]

Life? I would be banging the city hall doors down with a militia. This man is composed under stress and pressure. Something I suppose you know nothing about.@@mariejane1567

[@JeM9100]

It is not a claim, he is being locked out. It’s disgusting and disgraceful.

[@toneythompson1125]

And white peoples say it’s no racist in America BS

[@VesperJester]

You’re calling it everything but what it is. Which is good ole white supremacy.

[@richbuddee6121]

So much soft shoeing about this entire Jim Crow episode. Even the sister saying "race plays a SMALL part". They are definitely still in the 50's in their development. Show the power of those small rural towns to invoke fear

[@CoachellaGuy]

I hope he prevails in court. This is outrageous!

[@jasonscott4366]

The guy who lost refusing to leave should be arrested. This has definitely got to be a crime

[@arokwanguo-set]

Naw hes white so hes right, dont you know the law!

[@jasonscott4366]

@@arokwanguo-set ok troll

[@arokwanguo-set]

@@jasonscott4366 uhh that was sarcasm, quick to anger much? sheesh

[@jasonscott4366]

@@arokwanguo-set these days u cant tell the difference

[@arokwanguo-set]

@@jasonscott4366 fair nuff

[@NatJac-gg3mv]

Sue each and everyone holding the key civilly and criminally. SMH. A dozen churches and NOT one Christian…

[@meep2253]

Fake Christians! They show up to church and act like devils.

[@BibleSamurai]

Thanks America. lol. The Bible belt the the epicenter. All them churches and look at them. Evil as the devil

[@Yv1o5]

What a shame. Bible says you shall know them by their fruits.

[@silentmajority8365]

@@Yv1o5 DNC and Hollywood is known for its fruits

[@brahimbmzo490]

Very sad!

[@nebur1119]

Why the hell is this not all over the media. TV, internet, and magazines?

[@941jakk]

Because it will give black people power

[@mercurry718]

Cause us blacks are too concerned with Diddy...but I've seen this story in three places... it's out there..but only gets the attention of those like you and I...

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

Because the old mayor is a Democrat if a Democrat dose something wrong it doesn't make the news

[@Honeedew1LUV]

We need to put it out there as much as possible. And its not out there bc he is black. Thats my story and im sticking to it. ITS DISGUSTING THAT THE FEDS HVNT DONT SHYTE TO HELP. Dam shame.

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

@@Honeedew1LUV that's normal for democrats in office they commit crimes and don't get charged the person that is keeping him out of the office is a Democrat

[@ranelgallardo7031]

If a city’s mayor passes it onto his sons is a monarchy

[@aviatorsound914]

What we fought for is nothing but words.

[@fukhue8226]

Let me guess. The Mayor is a WHITE Republican Trump Supporter? And the people of the town are now his SUBJECTS, not citizens!

[@rootsAlkebu]

@@aviatorsound914lies

[@buttacudawey]

BULLLSHIT

[@tpop3723]

Corruption,nepotism and racism. Seems like these old habits die hard in Alabama.

[@Facetiously.Esoteric]

Go look at the Gerrymandering case for Alabama in the courts now.

[@anitatipton435]

Racism is still active in Covington, Tennessee, 38019, Tipton County officials and authoritative figures target black citizens in this small town, the Police follow me everywhere I go, for no apparent reason, except intimidation. I even get denied medical services here. Anita Tipton

[@myndgodandpsyche]

That has nothing to do with him being black and has to do with the door and lock problem ☝️😎

[@Zionfarm]

@@myndgodandpsychego somewhere with that nonsense.

[@myndgodandpsyche]

@@Zionfarm he openly stated that he quietly made a legal argument why didn't he look at the laws and regulations prior to? See that's the problem every single time somebody has an issue they always want to pull instead of actually being a real mayor and doing their homework

[@kindheart2127]

This needs to go viral. Fight for your city. Where are the police, lawyers, gov.?

[@dionnegreenwood957]

Continue to share please

[@kindheart2127]

For you I will!!

[@Thurlbred45]

Shyt they are ones helping to pull this off! The authorities are part of it!!

[@kjhnsn7296]

@@Thurlbred45 Unfortunately you are probably right. The mayor elect should go directly to the media and the feds.

[@misssincere5762]

The state government is going to have to step in or the Federal government.

[@sherryhillman9197]

The FBI should be investigating those threats. I’m glad the new Mayor is suing.

[@Honeedew1LUV]

They are not investigating bc he is black. There.

[@amyreynolds3619]

​@Honeedew1LUV , he was just allowed,SMH, to take his legally elected job. 🙄

[@joshuawilliams8252]

A lady said "the town wasn't ready for a black mayor." The town is 85% black.

[@jamdoll8660]

The former mayor should be in jail right now, along with anyone else interfering with the office of an elected government official. Its beyond illegal and stupid. At a minimum, they are trespassers.

[@TMKing_MS]

Judges and lawyers picked a side already.

[@christinacody8653]

It's just enforcing it at this point. @@TMKing_MS

[@carlosabram6030]

To say that would make sense if it was only a few weeks.....

[@N.A.M.P.]

@@TMKing_MS They can be voted out

[@paulomilan515]

​@@N.A.M.P.How? Alabama was told by a conservative Supreme Court that their election map is unconstitutional they still haven't honored it. If they refuse to represent people appropriately than how do you do that?

[@merovingian688]

It’s Alabama. It’s not about progress. It’s about maintaining a power structure.

[@AndriaaLeoLove]

We need The Talented Tenth in charge-not just any ole body. Look at what all these incompetents have done to the cities and country.

[@conman823]

Meanwhile the town is a dump

[@leelohaskin7941]

​@@conman823 surprising if they even have clean running water or even a well structured hospital

[@merovingian688]

@@conman823 Remember Jackson, Mississippi. The racist who run that state allowed their capital to go without clean water. They were trying to kill off people by denying them clean water. Poison a city to maintain a power structure.

[@merovingian688]

@@leelohaskin7941 Money is used to destroy other nations like Venezuela with sanctions. You don’t think they withhold money domestically to destroy communities here in the USA?

[@lorenzo7095]

This is the definition of tyranny against the people. This is a rare occasion where rioting and rebellion would be justified in my opinion.

[@toneythompson1125]

Yes

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

Won't happen since the old mayor is a democrat

[@Al-Rudigor]

Thanks for your permission.

[@uofa82]

Sounds like a case for Gov. Ivy. As a 64 yr old born and bred Alabamian, sometimes I find myself still embarrassed by my home state. This is disgusting. State and federal authorities need to get involved. NOW!

[@jusletursoulglobaby]

😂 you writing in all caps on KZbin definitely shook things up. dude stop the feigned outrage

[@angeladansie4378]

Kay Ivey won't do a damn thing

[@Honeedew1LUV]

Start a petition in ALABAMA to get these good folks some help.And send it to the Gov. Tell the truth and shame the good ole boys, oops, i meant the devil.

[@NOTIFYINGAMERICANS-p9h]

If you’re embarrassed of Alabama, I’m sure they’ll make it without you. Kay Ivey has done a phenomenal job! Huntsville, Alabama builds the rockets that go to the moon for God’s sake and it was ranked the #1 place to live in AMERICA! So pack up and leave. I’m sure the good folks in Alabama will help you make it happen.

[@ladyofrillwater]

While its not mentioned here, its important to note that this has had fatal consequences. Braxton is a volunteer firefighter for the area as well as mayor. Since this all started, he's been locked out of the firehouse as well as city hall. This resulted in the death of an elderly woman who experienced cardiac arrest, as he was delayed in getting the defibrillator from the department.

[@marcisaacs9407]

This is awful 😞

[@ladyofrillwater]

@@marcisaacs9407 Right? He also claims that when he responds to fires happening at the homes of black families, no white volunteers will come to assist. He has to request help from outside counties if he needs it. And the lady who's working with him that they interviewed also had her home firebombed, on top of the letters filled with racial slurs and threats. This report barely scratches the surface of how violently the racists in this area responded to a black man having the audacity to stand up to the status quo.

[@marcisaacs9407]

@@ladyofrillwater shameless people. I was raised with the principles of Dr King and I believe in them wholeheartedly. The phony bologna that’s being blown up country wide about r ism is bs compared to what seems to be reality in this town. We all need to see the cold hard truth here. If a man of any background is a fire fighter then you have to go come hell or high water. My Friend Captain Cathy Mazza didn’t give her life at the towers in 9/11 so that fools could do what they want. It’s certainly possible that there are genuine grievances on both sides but let them be laid out bare and the bandages ripped off so real healing from decades of lies and half truths can begin to heal. Stand before Jesus and say truth. The whole truth and nothing but- no mainstream bs. Praise the Lord

[@CarlLewisonSax]

This is illegal I hope the Federal government gets involved before the president changes and the DOJ hate crimes gets dismantled again.@@ladyofrillwater

[@emiltoutou1]

Hi I’m Erica!!!Welcome to America

[@deawallace3584]

They should have a forensic accountant examine WHERE HAS THE MONEY GONE FOR YEARS? Pathetic!!!!

[@lightweight4884]

Just like in Tennessee. That’s why they don’t wanna give up their positions. Everything will be revealed.

[@M3GANdoll]

This comment deserves more visibility

[@kellybrandon1179]

It went to fund corporate America's subterranean world.

[@SlickArmor]

PROBABLY PAYING FOR THINGS LIKE THE LANDSCAPING CREWS AND THE NEW LIBRARY. THEY ARE BARELY HANGING ON AND DONT WANT WHAT LITTLE MONEY THEY HAVE MISMANAGED LIKE EVERY OTHER BLK RUN CITY.

[@sheilavidrine1750]

You may have hit the nail on the head!!!!!! Investigation should be demanded!!!

[@robsantana629]

How is this guy that thinks he's still mayor not under arrest for tresspassing in the Mayor's office.

[@toneythompson1125]

Because he’s white

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

Because old mayor is a Democrat

[@truewarrior63]

Yes where is the Alabama Governor and state legislators and court system???? Why haven't they stepped in??? Someone needs to push this lawsuit to the Federal Courts so justice can be brought.

[@angeladansie4378]

The Alabama state leadership is doing EXACTLY what they've always done, upholding racist policies. This needs to go beyond the state leadership

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

Because the old mayor is a Democrat

[@k29king1]

I grew up down south and am a minority, when anyone tells you its not racism or they aren’t being racist, I promise you THEY ARE LYING.

[@stockstock6805]

Facts 💯

[@JackieDaytona1776]

Obviously racism still exists, but this is absolutely outrageous, un-American, shameful and pathetic. I'm sorry a lot of white people suck, I promise it's not all of us.

[@sayersaveRED]

We all know this 💯 those who make a few dollars are quick to pass that narrative

[@faithfirst9775]

Since I Been In Ohio I Have Never Had Any Racists Issues. But I’m 30 Years Old Now. Left Auburn, Al Back In 2020 Yea They Are Racists But Always Hollering I’m Not A Racists. I’m Glad I Left My Folks Are Blind By It. I Speak Up At All Times.

[@bb3ll07]

Thank you!!!! I live in MS and I haven’t had any racist experience but the black caucus always screams RACISM 😂 I’m so over it!!

[@dillardphilosophy3333]

This needs to be investigated by the federal authorities and decided in federal courts. It's clear that there is a good-ole-boy racist system that won't be changed at the state or county level.

[@chongokondolo]

There’s a federal lawsuit

[@billiamc1969]

You actually think that in Banana Republic the federal government cares about corruption??? Look at our corrupt national elections man...get a grip dude

[@moderndaycaveman2519]

That should've happened years ago. If it were a senate or congressional sit, it would've already went in front of a judge

[@Wildcard22364]

Just so you know it is already in federal court

[@Handle70770]

Good luck getting the Nazis to do anything about it

[@paulag8843]

The NAACP needs to help with this matter these people need support from powerful and actionable decision making people

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

They won't go against their own party since the old mayor is a registered Democrat

[@DJXcalibur]

As someone who was chased by those k clowns while I stayed down south, I would highly advise this mayor to really protect himself! Those idiots will stop at nothing. Especially when they have the system in their pocket! The town I stayed in had a similar structure to this one. They have NEVER allowed a black person to hold ANY position of power. So seeing this black man actually obtain that status in a town just like where I lived was amazing! I just despise how “they” are acting about it all. Like sore losers. Smh

[@sshaw4429]

Thank you for this interview. So needed …… DOJ, do your thing.

[@b-meaker99]

In the state of Alabama?!?! That'll be the day 😒😒

[@Mackdez]

That's the thing the DOJ , has been toothless hazbin toothless since probably the 1970's what have they done? In Texas the whole state biggest state we have right, they're supposed to report whether the persons were black "especially when there's a use of Force" of any kind and if they don't they are to be fined they haven't ever been fined since the story was reported seven years ago.... And I'm saying this because they still do not report how they're supposed to or at all.

[@EnglishTeacher505]

​@@b-meaker99DOJ federal.

[@ledwallet1944]

No time during this administration, they're to busy with Trump and removing the 2nd amendment...

[@alfredclethen]

Are you kidding Jim Crow Joe probably jacked off to this story

[@suecrets5169]

The town is 83% black how is this even happening

[@detrellhester1672]

They still scared from years of racism. Not enough real black men.

[@sharongillesp]

Racism … meaning threats of “accidental” lynching and attacks by OTHER racist government officials.

[@nicholeweltanschauung8245]

Power

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

it's happening because the people who are physically in the office are racist. the black people voted in a black mayor. it did not sit well with the powers that be. now hopefully the DOJ or whoever will make justice prevail. the fact that they cannot hide their incredible prejudice is a boon.

[@cparjohn]

down south black folks are weak and very slow

[@jeanneiisydw6596]

Stay strong! So many in the Black communities have inspired us by your faith and strong courage.

[@Honeedew1LUV]

They need more than strength. They nd the GOV to step in. Somebody! Bc threatening ppl,s family is not the answer!

[@lovephotography1966]

I so worried about him. Lord place a hedge of protection around this man

[@donaldaltman2096]

This really makes me so angry! State officials need to step in and allow the true mayor and council members to take their rightfully duty!!!

[@__A_A]

State officials are people who have the same beliefs as the former mayor.

[@slikkville9821]

Blacks need to get up and get a job Stop being lazy Nobody is stopping them ! Then this happens!

[@CS-np2oo]

In Alabama ????? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Good luck !!

[@sharongillesp]

@@__A_A ….sadly.

[@sharongillesp]

@@CS-np2oo Yeah…like that’s a surprise. Same racists people supporting trump.

[@GMommie7638]

This should have been national news a couple of years ago. Glad it's finally out there for everyone to know that this kind of stuff is still happening. SMH

[@richardbwanika2166]

You have mentioned exactly what would boggle any cerebral American's mind as to why this blatantly racist and backward act did not make the news nationwide.

[@teg5135]

There is a lot that should be national news but the legacy media is no longer the ‘free press’. They push whatever narrative is paying them or have the same agenda. I wish I could say that the justice system wasn’t rigged too….what I’ve seen with government prosecutors, including federal…..just wow….we are a 3rd world country. The government protects itself, not its citizens.

[@ericjohnson8001]

YES

[@up4open]

This kind of stuff, is daily small town politics, and is not even racist. That's the worst and most Boring take you could possible make on governance. You do understand that we have murderers, rapists, and muggers among the population, and your primary upheaval continues to be about your supposition that someone else might think less of you for your skin color?! You're not fit.

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

It won't be since the old mayor is a Democrat

[@cristeanhightower2635]

Such an immensely and openly deplorable behavior of dishonesty and entitlement ...SMH...Disrespectful

[@signalsevenpodcast]

Is there anything that we can do as the public to help show support for him?

[@963seeker]

Stop Federal and State funding to this town. Why should tax dollars go to a community that promotes this type of hateful behavior.

[@Originalking]

Systemic racism that they say doesn’t exist

[@alfredbaxter1061]

Right that’s true they need to stop putting funds and tax dollars in this town and I bet it’s more towns like this

[@aureliaglenn2220]

Especially since it seems the town is, and has long been, violating election laws.

[@Mimikoo]

85% of the town is Black. You would be cutting off those who are already oppressed. There is 15% white minority that has decided they don't have to abide by the law. They need to punished. Not the others who need those tax dollars to fund their town.

[@blossom30x4]

It doesn’t look like they are getting any kind of funds there.

[@apprentessjgooden2263]

This is what Woke means, knowing that this happens when they say it doesn't.

[@rafiqtsm1451]

right. not all this lgbt gender and other issues the right likes to pile all together to water down or dismiss issues directly affecting the black community.

[@beautydefined1601]

Exactly! THIS is the definition of being Woke

[@quickstep2408]

​@@rafiqtsm1451 honestly it all comes down to not listening or paying attention to anything the newer generations claim to be improving. they are all hot garbage that are just turnining everything they touch to sh*t

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

Your right since the old mayor is a Democrat

[@Michelle514C]

THIS IS A WHOLE CONSPIRACY 😡

[@DeeBeeScribe]

Im sorry, but the white librarian who "refused to take a side" is the worst kinda person imo.

[@GnosticElohim]

They've been embezzling for decades and dont want the money train to stop and are afraid of being investigated and thier crimes uncovered.

[@up4open]

I bet you have no evidence for your libel, and you'd not stand before anyone and oath that.

[@GnosticElohim]

@@up4open it just takes a simple audit of the county records and thier bank accounts to see...

[@GnosticElohim]

@@up4open you must be one of them. Who are you? The low IQ mayor or one of his wannabe low IQ, gangster cronies? Will you release your tax records and agree to a full audit of your finances. Going back for as long as you've been in your fake made up position that you just illegal apointed yourself? Every one that held any office in that town thats still alive should be investigated! Racist bast@rds!

[@GnosticElohim]

@@up4open SUE ME! 🖕🤣🖕

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

It could be since the old mayor is a Democrat

[@fujinmage8201]

the fact that America does not have a system in place to handle this is mindblowing! The moment local police failed to evict (and frankly jail) the former mayor the national guard should have done it for them. what im shocked about is that America (not American) does not have a national system for dealing with this is just crazy.

[@Cynna1065]

I've discovered that a lot in the U.S. has been dependent upon an honor system. The current issue is that some people have determined that honor, compassion, justice, and a sense of fair play are signs of weakness and Communism. It's unbelievable.

[@hulamei3117]

National Guard to support the Rule of Law! He was voted in.

[@dianecraighead428]

They have to be drug kicking and screaming into the 21st. Century. This crap, as someone else said, is mind-blowing. The ex-mayor an allies have staged a damn near mini coup. They have something or everything to hide. What is going on?

[@physetermacrocephalus2209]

I thought the same thing. When the police officer fails in his duty the soldier must step in and do it instead. 1 Chinook and a platoon of infantry could have fixed this is an afternoon.

[@up4open]

It does tho, and you clearly don't understand what government actually is. Did you not listen to the "report," if you can call it that? The guy who tried to run, wasn't eligible because he didn't live in Jurisdiction. What town would allow a guy from New York City to win election because he owned a rental property in the place?

[@ItsPHSupreme]

This is gross and Sick behavior!!!!!!

[@donnafletcher4246]

It’s greed and about power. Call the Feds in.

[@jodijoee6844]

I can’t believe this is an actual thing that’s happening!! Make this national news!! Internet do your thing!

[@DCGuy1997]

It is national news. This is ABC network.

[@jdot714]

You can't believe this? You do realize it's America right?

[@MelanatednNature]

Why not it's Alabama

[@Toxic-qi6sb]

This is America never be surprised what happens in America

[@AbeJacoby]

The internet is no different.

[@PrettyColorsDoe]

This deserves more attention. This is outrageous.

[@antonio_g237]

LMMFAO 😂😂nobody wanna be around you immoral people. You are nothing but trouble! Always damn whining and crying RACISM....😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 GO THE FUCC AWAY!!!!!

[@sharongillesp]

Yes! Hopefully you’ll DO YOUR PART as a citizen by calling the governor and state senate in D.C. It’s just a phone call. Can you at least do that? To give the situation MORE ATTENTION.

[@amarta9184]

Where's big media? 😅

[@williammorgan8346]

Jim crow

[@Rose-pl5jj]

​@@amarta9184they don't care. There's only time to destroy Trump. According to them he is the cause of this & everything else even tho he's not in office.

[@ConsciencepartyUSA]

And why should she feel ashamed of saying it if it is the truth?

[@krisjets23]

I don't understand how people are shocked by this... This is America !!!!

[@rachelehosten1323]

As a black person, it’s tiring dealing with this BS.😊

[@MsAchampion]

But now I get how racism continues. 😢 White people are afraid to even be on a black person's side because they're afraid that they will be put down by their own race of people and cast aside. For years we have all known about they're gang stalking ways, yet it's the blacks who are always bad huh? If your a black person, have you ever noticed that whenever you buy a new car or truck, maybe get married or let the Co workers know that you've purchased a new home and all of a sudden, with out warning, your hours on the job get cut, you go outside by your new car and there on the ground, are nails strategically placed near your vehicles tires? Your man or woman starts acting differently because they've met someone, possibly a temptress that you don't know anything about, but your partner does and the temptress was hard for them to pass up because whoever is behind it all would never send in their worst player to get the job done. These secret meetings are held often in a lot of peoples homes or places of employment. So what can you do, are what should you do. You figure out a way to say hey, enough is enough. Get the law involved if it's possible. Stand up for what is right! It appears to me that a huge problem still exists in Alabama. I've been to Alabama three times in my life. Twice for my niece's college basketball game 🏀 and one for a small business venture where ladies could purchase good night attire and novelties for the bedroom. It was hosted by a friend of mine, not my business though, anyway the Caucasian women that came to they're friends house were so much fun! They never showed any signs of prejudice or hate, but that was one part of Alabama though. I've heard that it was a racist place but what place isn't? I see the world much differently now that everyone has literally come out to say that they hate me and other black people simply because we we're born with this beautiful chocolate colored skin. I feel for the black mayor who never got a real fair chance to serve and I hope that he will still pursue the job and get legal help on the matter. Someone decided long ago that they would let us live, but not with a life of wealth but with a lifetime of pain and suffering 💔.

[@skip031890]

Yeah, it must be so tiring getting those welfare checks every month funded by white people. 🙄

[@cannacare777]

It's tiring seeing videos of black people stealing too

[@blacksheep7910]

​@char2418No one's complaining about that except you 🤔

[@AnotherblackmanOG]

@char2418wow imagine having compassion or empathy. Too bad that’s mean you would have to think of yourself as a black person. And we all know extremely well No one, Non-Black, wants to even epitomize that train of thought.

[@pattikelly8921]

This is an awful thing. The new Mayor and his Council are brave people. I can feel the danger in the air just watching this. I hope God holds them close and protects them. As a veteran, it bothers me to see this mess still going on today.

[@haweyorashid9419]

They are not brave they are stupid docile people how can 20 percent of whites control them when they are the majority. Tell me how? I would live to know.

[@DavidJ222]

As a Marine veteran, this is truly sickening.

[@alakbar7870]

You're a veteran, but a white woman according to your profile. Typically, redneck white women do not serve (it's their men that serve). Also, this is what Murica is built on, and what you fight for (or claim to anyway).

[@AeonStaite]

Fuckyour false god. It's his people that are doing this to begin with

[@purplepheasant4776]

The population of the town is 85% black. The mayor is collecting taxes from a black majority. They all need to sell their homes and land and move. The town is corrupt. No doubt, the mayor and his friends are stealing money and breaking other laws. Why live in a town that doesn't respect you? Why are the black ppl paying for such poor service. They should pack their bags and leave the 15% white population to fall where ever they land. Let the economy die.

[@METEANDI]

Phew this is very sad almost sickening that we are still living in these days.

[@briaspleasures]

Everyone should stop paying taxes!

[@tmckenny2994]

This is so messed up to even be an issue in this day and age. Those that are responsible should be ashamed of themselves and pay dearly for this horror.

[@up4open]

No, no it isn't. Did you not listen to the "report," if you can call it that? The guy who tried to run, wasn't eligible because he didn't live in Jurisdiction. What town would allow a guy from New York City to win election because he owned a rental property in the place?

[@everettamador9870]

They won't...Get used to it!!

[@tmckenny2994]

@@everettamador9870 no!

[@duncanbauer7309]

RICO Prosecution!

[@barbaranelson3499]

Blacks should be racists

[@eksodass]

The real meaning behind ,,Try this in a small town'' Injustice flourishes.

[@eksodass]

@@riverfreeland5146 last time I checked I didn't mention race unless you implying this injustice is racially motivated.

[@eksodass]

@@riverfreeland5146 The music video for Aldean’s song was shot in Columbia, Tennessee - specifically at the site of the 1927 lynching of 18-year-old Henry Choate and the 1946 Columbia race riot. Perhaps Aldean’s idyllic small town is a Southern one with a violent racist past. So there is that. I hope the mayor got justice or at least the people got to be governed by the people they choose. When that is not the case then know you are in a small town.

[@eksodass]

@@riverfreeland5146 You know what, Try that in a little town was supposes to be released on an ONLY FANS account if they want to avoid criticism. A better place would be North Korea where everything is not questioned.

[@ElMalito187]

Where are all the high profile MVPs and VIPs and Foreign Dignitaries and Congress chiming in on the injustices this Mayor who won fair and square is facing and having to face.

[@QueenBDreamwalker]

Gratitude for giving this story attention ~ Pray Justice will prevail

[@swisstopia]

Nothing fails like prayer.

[@QueenBDreamwalker]

@@swisstopia in your Life obviously

[@user-cy5xt2me3s]

Prayer is only for the losers. The winners dont have to gear anything.

[@kotexconnection3804]

religion is the problem, get an education prayer does nothing, all religion does is create more pedophiles

[@QueenBDreamwalker]

@@user-cy5xt2me3s depends on how you define "winners" my Prayers yield positive effects consistently! Have a nice Life 🙏🏾💜

[@tessagreer9688]

Keep this man safe

[@cjwallace4559]

In Jesus Name

[@dedankimathi8306]

😂😂Jesus is white..does nothing for blacks..

[@jimmyjackson2361]

In her own words it’s not all about race, so what is it all about? Did you not ask that question, or did you not care?

[@stephaniewilson7718]

This is despicable.. It of course it's about race.. Not a little bit.. but a lot.. It's all about race.. Enough is enough!!!

[@AJ-aabbcc]

Can you imagine a black mayor doing the same to a white mayor? Law enforcement would immediately throw him behind bars.

[@D2OFFICIALYOUTUBE]

It would be National news if the shoe was on the other foot

[@paddyholly2184]

I Wonder 🤔 Who's the Law there?

[@AdeleRafael-uc8ve]

QUESTION....were YOU born a VICTIM or RECENTLY become ONE.....I'm ASKING for a FRIEND....🙄🙄🙄....😁

[@tunyracks1160]

​@@AdeleRafael-uc8ve U so sad. Lol. Worried about black ppl. Live yo life. Mind you bland business 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@D2OFFICIALYOUTUBE]

@@AdeleRafael-uc8ve Shut up you illegal $p|c dont make me call 🧊

[@eazybr6xzz]

It's people like that librarian that keeps racism alive. She doesn't want to pick a side when there's obviously a right and wr

[@user-zq3sk2hj6c]

Well ain't that Amerikkka?

[@kathleenshaw932]

She doesn’t wanna lose her job

[@kittoko9]

Well the state and fed needs to do there jobs

[@ddrebrne3336]

Exactly. There's too much feet dragging for me.

[@MrJuneyboy]

She's definitely picking a side, she knows exactly what's going on!

[@chadwickwatkins6272]

Bruh said “they better get ready - cuz um here” That’s right! We root for you and the city. 💯

[@trinidad2450]

When the first black mayor was elected in Chicago, many aldermen in the city council, almost all white, determined they wouldn’t work with him. You could tell from their names they were all descendants of immigrants. While in his second term, Mayor Washington died from a massive heart attack and the city went into mourning. It was then that many in the city realized the kind of man he was; he tried to unite the residents of Chicago not divide them. Fast forward many years, Chicago commissioned the building of a new main library building. The library is named the Harold Washington Library Center. What happened to those who opposed Mayor Washington? One by one, they lost their seats in the City Council. They’re all forgotten, but not so our honorable Mayor Harold Washington.

[@CatherineSTodd]

God bless this first elected black mayor in years for standing up for himself, his new town council, and the whole town! Please keep us updated with their successes in the future. We wish them all the best and they deserve it.

[@josephkingsford8480]

Who's we?

[@aljoschalong625]

@@josephkingsford8480 Normal people, in contrast to insane racists.

[@TrilobitesRTasty]

@@josephkingsford8480Everyone who is not a trump-voting racist.

[@eleashaeatman]

I'm glad this case finally went to federal court!

[@Cynna1065]

Unfortunately, the new mayor's term may be over long before the case comes before an actual judge. In the meantime, there's no doubt that the other guy is making plans to steal the next election.

[@f.prince6642]

60 year without an election and people are still holding onto the idea America is doing things right? Dam we deserve the judgment wrath like yesterday.

[@Vospader21]

The dudes the mayor. He has legal right to deputize whoever he wants to be the towns law enforcement. He shouldn’t be wasting his time with the courts. Just get a few guys with guns and take what’s rightfully yours.

[@cookiegilcrest1000]

Lock those that are involved and breaking the laws. LOCK THEM UP!

[@Myers70]

The entire Biden Crime Family belongs in PRISON

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

They won't since the old mayor is a Democrat

[@bjdefilippo447]

Glad this is finally getting covered. The behavior of the old guard there is disgusting, and probably criminal. Stay strong, Mayor.

[@phillipgrey]

The more things change the more they stay the same. It's the bloody south and it's no wonder they lost the Civil War; it's fallacy for them to believe it will rise again. It's still a redneck, backwater town mind set that many whites can't let go of. The fat piggly wiggly restaurant owner showed his true colours. Next I suspect comes the violence; that's what they want then, everybody looses. These dumb, confederate hillbillies will never learn....Here we are in 2023.

[@amunetamun5347]

Probably criminal?! Duh, he won an election just like Donald Trump won again against the Democrats. If DT hadn’t won then why are the Democrats so scared of the man?!

[@josephprice4095]

Finally covered? They been taking about this for almost 3 years now. It has taken the WHITE courts that long to finally address the issue.

[@BradyBubbuhgum-fh4ny]

This is why I support the second amendment. I hope these folks have the sense to arm up. They obviously are willing to be non violent so they should have the means to defend themselves

[@brianm4178]

Not probably, certainly and the cops there are just as corrupt if they didn't break that door down and drag that racist POS to jail. They habe to be racists too, or complete cowards. But the people too, if they dont kick that door down either. Where is the spine of the people! And this is illegal! Not probably but absolutely

[@kodimerlyn]

Man America,...you need to get your sh!t together. This is 2023!

[@MaLiArtworks186]

Mr. Mayor, change the locks on the doors! Put up security cameras. Put up roads to the cemetery.

[@johnnychapman2679]

It's a good bet that the old council and mayor are cooking the books

[@tipsandtricks6071]

They have likely been stealing the tax dollars from this majority bIack community for decades.

[@angeladoll9785]

100%

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

If u don't have proof you can get sued for lible

[@danielsullen3065]

As someone who was born, raised, and still lives in Alabama (Tuskegee)...I am not shocked this kind of stuff happens!!! There are so many circumstances that continue to this day that affect blacks' ability to hold office or hinder any kind of political influence in Alabama.

[@AJTheInvisibleGirl]

The term black people is better

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

MOVE!!! Wyte people won't change and don't want to change. They are so angry and crazy for no reason. So odd

[@Thekulprit92]

​@RUTHLESSambition5 if you have to try to use code to hide your racism, you're the angry one

[@andrewd4413]

Black people in the South should choose one state to live in and all move there to become a majority.

[@MsVoiceOfReason]

​@@andrewd4413Come to Texas

[@PaladinJameus]

Oh look, "small town values". Is this the "American heartland" we're supposed to care so much about?

[@terramarini6880]

Old council didn't do a good job, place looks like a crap hole. The only nice places are their own homes and their churches, everything else left to rot. Tax base is supposed to be sunk back into local infrastructure, not their antebellum homes.

[@JackiezPlace]

It seems if the doors to city hall and the bank accounts were locked up, there's things the family doesn't want to be found or seen.

[@craythachef7774]

Right. Bingo🎯

[@SlickArmor]

Wrong! They just don't want it mismanaged by a group of ninjas.

[@craythachef7774]

@@SlickArmor How would it be managed wrong. It's only a town of 200 people.🤔 Black people can manage things well just like anybody else can. What do you mean ?

[@SlickArmor]

@@craythachef7774 Just look at any other black run town. Detroit, Baltimore, Saint Lewis. A town with 200 residents was able to get a new library. I'm sure that would have been at the top of the new mayor's priorities. I'm sure his new programs will be handouts and probably a welfare program.

[@craythachef7774]

@@SlickArmor It's St. Louis lol.😂🤣 Look at how upset you are devil..!! You're a troll lol.

[@Facetiously.Esoteric]

These racists need to be charged. Not just in this court case, actual criminal charges.

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

It's a Democrat, so it'll never happen.

[@silentmajority8365]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Myers70]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

@Myers70 Democrats don't understand how the law works, do they? Yet, they have rapists of the law on courts all over America that think EXACTLY like that and exploit their power to supress our rights, which is frightening.

[@laughalotitsgoodforyourbod7627]

By who other racist?

[@jonathantepairi2664]

Call the Cia, fbi ,nsa,and the state auditor .There is something fishy with the previous administration in that town

[@brianhutchinson6938]

Individuals will see this and say that he didn't win fairly and that he stole the position.

[@jckholmes9194]

But a secret election isn't stealing? Having a fair election with two candidates who have both gone through the proper channels who both do things legally?

[@williamdyoung4438]

I cannot believe this! 3 years elected and still not able to serve. Glad that this story is getting out and hopefully the proper action will be taken! I salute you Mayor Braxton for having the courage to fight this injustice.

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

he should just set up his own office and bypass them.

[@chrisx5127]

Wouldn't have done a good job anyway.

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

@@chrisx5127 how very mean of u

[@DavidThomas-me6pi]

Serve? Serve how? Serve who? It's a town of 133 people. They have no budget. They have no police department. They have no city employees at all. Why is this even a story?

[@DavidThomas-me6pi]

@@rosemaryus-ct6151 it's a very cynical thing to say but what exactly is the mayor of a city of 133 people supposed to do when the city has no budget?

[@DavidtheFoodie]

Imagine living your entire life hating people just for the color of their skin. What a sad, sad life.

[@Love4me34]

Exactly! Very Sad!

[@sergegainsbourgii1852]

Not hatred, but fear & addiction to economic predation.

[@kingbuck427]

Y'all still don't get it, It's not about them hating us because of our skin tone. It's about keeping power. Who do you know willingly gives away power

[@seankelly819]

Yes ask Al Sharpton

[@TheDweeb002]

@@seankelly819 no need. We’ll just ask your parents

[@nicolebain8649]

This is sick

[@monica012077]

The Black mayor and his council should rolled up with some folding chairs 😂

[@bankergeorge]

Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi all along that line are the most racist states in the United States. As a truck driver i try to be very careful in these places. I dont drive on any back roads at ALL

[@eveleo5066]

AND FLORIDA!!!!😊

[@againstthegraingolf301]

South Carolina for sure

[@curiosityredpill7030]

And Oklahoma

[@GrailArmattoe-2424]

All states!!!!!

[@bonniefells7585]

Don't leave out Arkansas!

[@Sheisneika0976]

I’m from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and it’s sad that in the smaller towns in Alabama - they still act like this.

[@MoneyComethToshelia]

KKK TOWNS

[@phillipgrey]

What did you expect?

[@keepmoving2023-ku7nb]

I'm not surprised

[@javionriley8739]

Girl pull up on those yt people & replicate Montgomery brawl part 2! That town is 95% black! It’s time to start acting like it

[@brandon7092]

I’m from Alabama, and if u think race isn’t paying a role in this, you’re highly mistaken.

[@TKO67]

Nikki Haley would deny there is a problem.

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

this is messed up on so many levels !! Best of luck to Mr Braxton !! I think some authorities need to seriously get involved !!

[@OtisCorley-wn4zj]

Alabama

[@quickstep2408]

@@OtisCorley-wn4zj i'llabanya from running for mayor, alabama.

[@johnjames2817]

“Pull yourselves up by your bootstraps!” They hate you even more when you do.

[@iamdenislara]

Wow the 50s were horrible….. oh wait this is from 8 days ago.

[@deannaperkins754]

You know it's about race when the previous white mayor, who lost and should've stepped down, hadn't been arrested and removed. It's terribly sad that this is still happening anywhere in America.

[@GamerplayerWT]

If you think segregation is dead, just go through the South; I’ve seen it firsthand. South Carolina has it just as bad. As does Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, etc.

[@QueenKing-fp9ic]

Don't forget Arkansas

[@vanessareedhawaiinani]

North Carolina etc, i am from Mississippi, there racism all over but yes 😢

[@mr.white501]

@@QueenKing-fp9ic arkansas not segregated but it's definitely some towns a black or brown person shouldn't go after sundown

[@reginacameron3011]

@@vanessareedhawaiinani not so much in NC but they have some small hay towns blacks should not go in

[@vanessareedhawaiinani]

@@reginacameron3011 there racism everywhere baby girl i have family in North Carolina so. They do not get a pass. But yes some place. Are ok

[@kimbernewman6403]

6:42 “It’s a black and white thing and y’all know it” wtf

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

It's a democrat against a democrat thing

[@mikmik9034]

volume low, barely hear over AC, going to turn off AC, So Who Locked the Doors? Where is the State Police, State Legislature? What did the State Prosecutor Say? Comity Sheriff. No mention (or did I miss it) of Political Party involved?

[@ebonymystery]

It's about controlling the resources as well, they've probably always been accustomed to operating carte blanche--just doing anything they want to do without anyone questioning them.

[@virgobutterfly1680]

Good point! I don’t doubt it.

[@swisstopia]

It’s Alabama! What’s the big surprise?

[@MelanatednNature]

Ikr I'm from Alabama this is normal behavior

[@keptbygrace6221]

It's America! What's the big surprise? There is racism everywhere, just not as blatant in other states.

[@royalanempire2965]

​@@MelanatednNaturereally shouldn't be normal. You gotta squash this kinda of fucking thinking. Racism must be eradicated and burned to the ground. Then salted to ensure nothing grows agian.

[@Konoronn]

Y'all wish u were from alabama. we out here

[@tonytonyjohnson2015]

This is one of those small towns Jason Aldean sings about.

[@flamingosaregreat]

I knew it was about race the moment I saw the segregated graveyards. My god. Awful.

[@user-uh7gz1nk7y]

It's unfortunate that in 2023 some people think so uncivilized like it's 1500s!!!

[@knokd_]

More like just 50-60 years ago. Racism is still very alive and embedded in this country.

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

The Democrat party in a nutshell.

[@goldencoast8896]

1500??lmao yeah let's skew history

[@eveleo5066]

​​@@knokd_🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯I'm n my 50's and have seen it ALLLLLL MY LIFE.......

[@JonathanLambert-pg6mf]

Yeah it's pathetic how these folks act in 2023 I say this to them GET OVER YOUR PATHETIC SELVES worthless people making them selves matter SMH.

[@yagga8885]

They don’t even follow the Supreme Court ruling on drawing districts, so this is so shocking

[@p12423073]

Because scotus is a shining example of moral authority

[@leviticuspagelus]

It definitely is racism of the old guard not peacefully handing off power to a black man. It's also the old guard thinking their royalty because it's been passed down through the family.

[@up4open]

Mr. Baxtor disqualified himself by not living in the town where he wants to be in charge. It's a pretty basic thing, and even if the current council is withholding the seat from him because they're racist, He Gave Them The Win by being out of jurisdiction. In any other ABC story this would be a rich landlord using his family name and fortune to muscle in on the leadership position of a small town, WHERE HE DOESN"T WANT TO LIVE.

[@righteousdivine7]

This goes to show you that nothing has really changed my brother.

[@Jehoshua.J.A.K.]

Wow! I'm not ignorant to the fact that things like this could happen, but it's still shocking to watch it as it happens. I pray for them.

[@fiifiward]

Department of Justice needs to look into this matter asap!!

[@angryagain3801]

Yes . Why is this not happening?

[@osamawilliams9042]

@@angryagain3801 A Federal Lawsuit has been Filed.

[@poppinc8145]

They probably support the coup, and want it to stay a hereditary fiefdom!

[@skip031890]

You black people love the federal government. It's no wonder Africa is the way that it is. You people love a centralized government and weaponizing it to tear down others. I hope the rightful WHITE citizens keep their town the way that they want. 🙄

[@phillipgrey]

They're too busy going after Trump to care about a black man with real issues. Stop voting Democrat.