NAACP: Can't Be Both a Police Officer and Black | Eastern North Carolina Now

    Press Release:

North Carolina Republican Party Condemns Race-baiting Attack on Black Police Officers, Calls On Cooper, Roberts to Do the Same

    RALEIGH, NC     In the most recent race-baiting efforts on behalf of the NAACP, a disgusting statement has come to light that tragically hurts community relations, thwarts efforts to recruit minority officers, and delays much needed healing after the riots in Charlotte.

    The North Carolina Republican Party today calls on the state chapter of the NAACP to retract and apologize for their declaration that it is impossible to be both a good African American and a good police officer.

    To WCNC, the NAACP said, "Many black people who become police officers become blue, not black."

    These outrageous comments made national news, but have brought more silence from Mayor Roberts and Roy Cooper.

    "This is as outrageous as it gets. Instead of judging people by the content of their character, the NAACP has insulted thousands of black and brown police officers across the nation, seeking to shame them for their honorable work as peace officers in the wake of deadly and destructive riots in Charlotte," said Dallas Woodhouse, Executive Director of the North Carolina Republican Party.

    Woodhouse accused the NAACP of creating and exploiting racial tensions for political purposes, including trying to desperately save the crumbling political career of Jennifer Roberts while boosting minority votes for Roy Cooper.

    "I hope Mayor Roberts and Roy Cooper, the state's chief law enforcement officer will join us in condemning this statement in the strongest possible terms, while demanding a retraction and apology to black police officers, including Charlotte's Police Chief and to the Charlotte community has a whole. As attorney general Cooper should know it's important to have quality police officers that reflect the diversity of the community, and statements like this are not helpful," concluded Dallas Woodhouse of the North Carolina Republican Party.

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