However, to understand the depths of racism entwined in Bashert’s comment, one must understand the history: Bashert’s record of decommissioning Black and other residents of color from city commissions, and antagonization toward Black Councilmembers, city staff, and residents who could potentially take seats on commissions or on City Council.īashert made inappropriate comments about Anne Brown, Bashert’s mayoral-race opponent, has been consistently dismissive of Mayor Pro-Tem Lois Allen-Richardson and City Manager Frances McMullan-all of whom are Black-and has struck a significant blow to Black and non-Black PoC membership on Ypsilanti’s commissions. During a vote to reinstate Ka’Ron Gaines as a Human Relations Commissioner, Bashert states “since I would be crucified if I vote against any Black person on any commission, I’m gonna vote ‘yes’.” That comment, that has since gone viral, is racist, dehumanizing, and delegitimizing. Ypsilanti, Michigan Mayor Beth Bashert made national news on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, after video surfaced of her comment from the previous night’s City Council meeting (full video here).
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