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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@CoachellaGuy]

I hope he prevails in court. This is outrageous!

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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. 🙄

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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 🧊

[@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.

[@QueenBDreamwalker]

Gratitude for giving this story attention ~ Pray Justice will prevail

[@swisstopia]

Nothing fails like prayer.

[@QueenBDreamwalker]

@@swisstopia in your Life obviously

[@PATRICKDORSEY-l3z]

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]

@@PATRICKDORSEY-l3z 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..

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@ItsPHSupreme]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@jdice6868]

The people blocking the mayor from doing his job should be prosecuted for obstruction of a government operation.

[@Palestinian_holocaust]

Oh good, have that same energy when trump is president again

[@sahirdamani1264]

@@Palestinian_holocaustwhat? 😂

[@globaladdict]

​@@Palestinian_holocaustfound the trumptard. Don't feed him. He's sPeCiAl.

[@AeonStaite]

​@@Palestinian_holocaustlast I checked Trump is trying to do his own obstruction of governmental operations?

[@josephkingsford8480]

Lets be honest. Operations would be the exact same, had this not been happening.

[@cristeanhightower2635]

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

[@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

[@PaulBIllM]

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

[@DeeBeeScribe]

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

[@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

[@eveleo5066]

Y hasn't the FBI stepped in because of those threatening letters??

[@SaturnStarOfDavid]

FBI, Biden amd Kamala don't like blacks that much.

[@cbwavy]

Why didn't they get a locksmith to unlock the City Hall?

[@TheeMrsGrinch]

Maybe the locksmith is on the other people's side.🤷🏾‍♀️

[@texasgirlmomx2342]

Small town...bad idea. Those people would BURN that town hall to the grown before they let the Black mayor in. 😢 And the fire department is volunteer and probably most of the PD too...oh and white. So that arson would go UNSOLVED. 😢

[@taylorhession1905]

​@@TheeMrsGrinchas small as the town is I doubt they have a locksmith.

[@keptbygrace6221]

​@@TheeMrsGrinchthat's what I was thinking. Probably only one locksmith in town and he doesn't want to lose customers by getting involved

[@GoddessRx]

Probably the officers work things out

[@signalsevenpodcast]

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

[@enough1494]

This is just unreal. To think this is 2023.

[@spaceballs44]

It’s like they still live in the 1600’s when slavery began.

[@AB1B1]

You do know this is America? You do know a white guy just unalived 3 blk ppl in S. Carolina last week?

[@GrailArmattoe-2424]

Not unreal to my people! We haven’t had a break since we met you demons

[@enough1494]

I am not a demon. I forgive you@@GrailArmattoe-2424

[@enough1494]

I know it still happens. But, it is still shocking considering this is 2023@@Blackpplehave2blackparents

[@ryanfil1927]

Take those who locked the new mayor out to the court to face criminal charges along side with trump and his minions

[@malnorfleet4925]

Why leave out biden and his minions? Oh you must be one! Its ok to be buddies with robert byrd and strom thurmond right?

[@vblic]

What a joke. You just had to mentioned the best president ever. Thank you for that.

[@nevermind4156]

@@vblicbahahahhahaha ya the president with the most felony indictments. Keep dreaming. His presidency was a failure.

[@NickRanger]

The True ignorance of ryan shows

[@niamtxiv]

Why you sound like your mother?

[@lj4148]

That’s why I drive through some of these towns without stopping. Racism is still alive and well in Alabama and the south. Really the whole country honestly. The governor needs to step in

[@barbartel9398]

Sad and sickening that this is still happening and the fear instilled in these people! The worst part is no one knows the real truth. This world is upside down!😠

[@alakbar7870]

"Try that in a small town." - Jason Aldean Well they did, and the whites ALWAYS win. 🤨🙄

[@toneythompson1125]

Why you people are so surprise about white supremacy in America

[@Honeedew1LUV]

The truth is, he won fair ans square!

[@hinthegroove9740]

I am so ashamed for the human race.

[@ShwiftJustice]

Nonono Just (R)acists

[@EZ_Money101]

I've felt that way for about a decade now.

[@silentmajority8365]

Humans not involved

[@Quinnock]

White * race

[@khismet]

Just the guilty ones. Not the whole human race.

[@donnafletcher4246]

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

[@KPVFarmer]

Wow!!! Thank you for covering this and getting national coverage. These actions are heartbreaking and despicable! I appreciate him beyond words; standing his ground as an elected mayor by the people of his town. The former mayor needs to stand down and publicly back the new mayor so that the town can move forward. Or the state Attorney General and/or Federal authorities need to uphold democracy and hold the others fully accountable for their actions. This is unconstitutional!!! Just Say’n 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@thesoundsmith]

The AG will do everything in his power to drag his feet, if not openly support the White man. You don't appoint a liberal to ANY position in a Southern State. Nor an honest man, for that matter.

[@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.

[@SnarkNSass]

😮 How can this be taking so long to be lawfully resolved???? What does the state have to say about it?

[@froste7952]

What i find troubling is the former mayor would not talk with the media and the locks were changed after the new mayor was sworn in. I think the whole town should withhold their taxes until this is dealt with in court. Also there should be a through review of the books. This has corruption written all over it.

[@briaspleasures]

Everyone should stop paying taxes!

[@BigWillieDillie]

This is why I will never live in Alabama or Mississippi......racism is well and running strong in those states💯

[@carolyncox7073]

"The BIBLE" Greatest Book Ever Written. Last Days Prophecy! Babylon The Great (America) has Fallen. All Praises To The Most High and his Son, The Black Messiah. @BigWillieDillie, Lol. Racism is well and running strong in all American states. ELOHIM Righteous Judgment Is Upon America The Wicked!!!

[@dorianvick8932]

I was stationed in mississippi for 22 months. All I can say is, you have chosen wisely!

[@bookman2116]

SMH the Devil still lives in the heart of some of those people in that town. How can a human being have this much hate for another?

[@KB-therealestone]

They are evil, sent from their Father Satan.

[@phillipgrey]

Keyword: devil

[@krisjets23]

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

[@God_is_love_believe]

Plenty of churches but no love. Hypocrites!

[@botjabber9187]

Definitely, I'm even surprised which kind of gospel they preach.

[@arcticbreeze4747]

So true. And blacks have got to get out of Alabama and states like it.

[@aarondigby5054]

​@@botjabber9187the religion of pedophila, incest and spousal abuse through wanton drunkenness.

[@botjabber9187]

@arcticbreeze4747 they should not leave their homes for them. They should stand for their rights, laws for created for civilized community, no one is above the law.

[@taraoram]

What a beautiful man, with the kindest heart. Mr. Braxton, God Bless you.

[@SlickArmor]

That's the problem when the delusions start. I see no beautiful man. Smart maybe, clean cut yes but beautiful no.

[@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.

[@jerrickajohnson2170]

God protect this BLACK MAN , this Black mayor in honor of us all . We pray amen 🙏🏽

[@cjwallace4559]

Protect all African Americans in Jesus Name

[@sharongillesp]

Your PRAYING without action means nothing. Make sure YOU DO YOUR PART as a citizen and call the governor and state senate in D.C. to inform them as to what’s going on. Just a simple call to show if you REALLY CARE.

[@skip031890]

​@@cjwallace4559 You people make the weirdest comments and you're so phony. 🙄

[@dallas6295]

IT SHOWS HOW NOTHING HAS NEVER CHANGED WITH THOSE PEOPLE.

[@lesaalexander7386]

May God bless, prosper, and protect the African American Mayor, Staff, and all that stand with him from racists harmful actions.

[@seth5308]

There’s no such thing as an African American. Either you’re an American or you’re a foreigner. Can’t believed someone has to actually explain the basics of life to you

[@lesaalexander7386]

@@seth5308 Wrong. We can choose to call ourselves whatever we choose. I am American Indian, African American, and Caucasian. Deal with it! You must be the other.

[@jacquelinefranklin8221]

@@seth5308What about people who call themselves Italian Americans,Irish American, Spanish American etc.?

[@tonyd1308]

AMEN!!

[@ssonny7078]

@seth5308 American? North or South? 🤦‍♂️ever heard of a Latin American? I think You mean you are either a citizen of the United States of America or you are a foreigner if you are here. Not too bright of a comment .

[@METEANDI]

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

[@thomasword5762]

And those idiots will declare that it's not racist.

[@eveleo5066]

They would SWEAR ON A Stack of BIBLES they aren't!!

[@NashHinton]

GQP.

[@marvinyo5]

I wonder which president gave him the idea not to leave after losing the election and needing a few more votes lol

[@kimbernewman6403]

Sad but true Well said!

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

Klansman, it's a Democrat doing this.

[@BigE507]

What? Dont be foolish. Why do people like you speak so much ignorance?

[@WanderingSage24]

Which president is guilty of taking foreign kickbacks? The same president has a racist record, and it's not Trump.

[@eldebtor6973]

there wasnt an election

[@RaphaelAshanti]

How or why do the state or federal courts and authorities allow this to go on for so long after the black mayor was officially sworn in?

[@stacysimms2709]

Let's go Alabama!! Proud of you for speaking up and speaking out!! 👏🏾

[@CenturyHomeProject]

Ma'am, we hear you. I'm a 55 year old white man in Albany, Georgia and this is outrageous! You and the legally elected mayor have my support! ❤️🇺🇸👍💪

[@josephkingsford8480]

You're not white.

[@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?

[@stephendye672]

The federal government needs to go in and clean house. Arrests and lethal force if necessary.

[@SaturnStarOfDavid]

Biden and Kamala don't like blacks that much.

[@christinacody8653]

They're trying. That court case should give him the force of law to allow for the appropriate changes to be made.

[@lestersloan2758]

I'm white and I say KEEP FIGHTING for your town. Times are changing an it's about time ❤ Besides your people built that town with blood and sweat.

[@aarondigby5054]

It doesn't matter that you're white, an injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

[@MrJRW1]

I can’t believe this sort of thing is still happening. Where’s the protesters? Why hasn’t the federal government stepped in to stop it? It’s hard to believe someone would think they can get away with locking a legally elected mayor out of the town hall. It’s absurd! Hopefully now that what has been happening in Newbern, Alabama has been broadcast nationwide, the newly elected mayor will receive the support he needs.

[@djsi38t]

Its simple...he is not eligible to be mayor..

[@Xilent1]

@@djsi38t In order to be elected or appointed as mayor, a person must have resided in the city for at least one year prior to election or appointment thereto and, if elected, must receive a plurality of votes cast for that office in the entire city.

[@nickyalousakis3851]

listen to what is said at time mark eight minutes twenty five seconds. it may not be about race but rather a man who wants to hold onto power as he screwed up and is looking for a technicality on where the new mayor lives - which is outside the jurisdiction. one thing that strikes me as bizarre is no one until now ran for mayor in an election. there is of course no election if the incumbent is un apposed. the white guy made the mistake of thinking he was going to go un apposed.... and the new mayor slid his name legally.... but sneakily at the last second. shame on CBS for making this a race thing.... when in actuality it's a bureaucracy and policy thing.

[@jackyarrindel8375]

Of course it is still happening, we're are black lives matter organisation, what's up there black lives matter around the board.

[@Coraleena]

200 people in a small town good old boy network

[@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?

[@andymuturi]

This is unbelievable. The former mayor and his accomplice should be jailed yesterday.

[@StrongstallionWest]

Freeze their bank accounts.

[@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.

[@1906james]

Reeks of Corruption

[@IntheCourtoftheCrimsonKing]

I don't understand this. Cities with black mayors do extremely well.

[@crazymusicgrlcheesecake]

I feel like he'll do better than those dudes, the racist are letting people die.

[@debramiller8950]

Such lovely soft spoken people. I wish them the best.

[@kgreen1549]

More like docile and toothless...

[@doricetimko5403]

This is unbelievable in 2023. May Mr Braxton succeed.❤

[@AL-WEE]

God please 🙏🏾 keep these people protected. Amen

[@martin2289]

Chances are these racist shitbags are also good "Christians" doing everything with your "God's" blessing.

[@valenciaphillips1684]

Thanks for FINALLY reporting on this story. I prefer to watch independent media and they reported on this ages ago.

[@MrXapheth]

Excellent work for the person who restored this film from the last century, the quality in the colors and in the sound made me think for a second that this injustice could happen these days!

[@michaelmaps2004]

Lol i can't believe it's still happening

[@beanpasteposts]

That town legit looks like it hasn’t changed since the 50s 💀

[@brandon7092]

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

[@jewellcovey-couch497]

Please give us an update

[@jlove8441]

If they had real power, they wouldn’t be hiding and sending notes they say to your face in front of the camera …….they’re cowards

[@josemama428]

Forced desegregation was a bad thing and unconstitutional

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

That's normal for the Democrats since the old mayor is a Democrat

[@lolap3667]

I'm praying for you Brother....stay safe. There are so many small southern towns that are like that and they have the nerve to say "they ain't ready", smh.

[@up4open]

You ain't, if you missed the obvious disqualification point. You ain't ready for the tedium of caring for bridges, laying sewer pipes, making sure there is a proper count of fire equipment, organizing with the County and the State to deal with disasters, new development projects, Taxation districts, pollution controls, Pavement Choices, Street Sign Renewal, School Book Choices, School Desk Choices, Teacher pay... Your eyes would bleed from the boredom, and you want it to be a celebration event...

[@oluwaseunfunmiayandokun8733]

Myopic obnoxious thick skull and brain. Little pea brain the size of snot, the former mayor and his little minded cohorts.

[@raymondfeast9649]

The World needs to know. What we still go through in this country.

[@up4open]

Yes, I suppose it does. That includes FOOLS WHO THINK THEY CAN BEND THE RULES BECAUSE OF THERE SKIN COLOR, am I right? Yeah, so that includes a man who DOESN'T LIVE IN THE TOWN HE WANTS TO BE MAYOR IN, claiming the town has to change the rules for him.

[@kdogg8736]

You arent going through anything. You get fee college bc of your skin color. Get hired bc of your skin color. White people are at a disadvantage and have done nothing to you . Poor pitiful me gets old af hearing about it every day crying bc the cops shoot some criminal bc they have the same color skin as you, who cares that they raped a woman and pushed her down stairs while pregnant also the fact whites are shot by cops and blacks 3 times as much as the opposite. Being white in America you have a better chance of being shot at a gas station by a black male than you do any other way, so who is the victim

[@1NatureLady]

We see it in every state and every major city. Daily. You think we don't see it? We live in this world too.

[@up4open]

@@1NatureLady Oh lord, the noble savage myth. Look, Africa is what it is because it's inhabited by Africans. India is what it is because it's inhabited by Indians. The idea that Industrial Protestant Europeans made a harm to people, when you speak to this man Explicitly On the Back of Industrial Protestanism's Fruits, High Technology Available for All, is Ignorant in the most fundamental fashion. You're more likely to be killed by a man of dark skin, if you're a dark skin man, than Anyone else on earth is likely to be murdered. Literally, the highest murder rate per capita, is Blacks killing Blacks. And Nobody Is Doing That But Blacks.

[@Squeegee88]

And people wonder why Alabama and Mississippi are made fun of all the time.

[@lakitawright6003]

“The town is not ready for a black mayor, “but it’s not about race? For real? That’s like pissing on me and telling me that it’s raining!

[@Mister-Reno]

AmeriKKKa isn't she so fair and just.

[@coryd.4252]

This is the exact reason why CRT should be taught in America. Never forget and never give up.

[@jensgronning4436]

You’re delusional. Replacing one form of racism with another doesn’t help anyone.

[@abefroman5191]

What happens when 85% of the town doesn't pay taxes?