United in Support for the NC Racial Justice Act?

On June 14, 2009, Nazareth First Baptist Church in Asheville hosted “Let Justice Roll! The Church Speaks out for Racial Justice”.

Rep. Susan Fisher announced to the crowd that the entire Buncombe County legislative delegation supports the Racial Justice Act (S461).

At a press conference in Asheville on Thursday, July 9, Mayor Terry Bellamy (pictured below) announced her strong support for the Racial Justice Act and said she was proud that her community's entire state legislative delegation supports the Bill.

The Racial Justice Act will come to a vote on the floor of the House this Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Because the Bill has gained so much publicity, the vote will undoubtedly be extremely close.

There is some concern that Representative Bruce Goforth has begun to falter in his support for the Bill.

Please take a moment to write to Representative Goforth this weekend.to ask him to strongly support the Racial Justice Act (S461).

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November 22, 2009

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Dear Representative Goforth,

Dear Representative Goforth, As a resident of Buncombe County, I am proud that all of my legislators have committed to voting in favor of the NC Racial Justice Act, S461. This modest reform effort would attempt to redress the documented racial disparities in the capital punishment system in our state. I was happy to see Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy endorse the bill on Thursday at the Rally for Racial Justice. The local NAACP, led by Elder Johnny Hayes, the Ethical Society led by Jackie Sims, as well as more than a dozen area ministers appeared to show their support of the bill. This bill matters to the people of Buncombe County. We are counting on you to show strong support in the General Assembly for the Racial Justice Act. Thank you,
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