Quotes

"Our congressmen, except (Jim) Matheson, all receive F's for their voting in civil rights and voting with the NAACP. That is unacceptable. That's why there's a lot of work that needs to be done here." — Jeanetta Williams, president, Salt Lake chapter, NAACP

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"It's Jeanetta's way or no way, and her way is not working." — Charles Henderson, Minority Advisory Committee member

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"Nothing is being accomplished with the organization. . . . People in the African-American community are frustrated." — James Evans, chairman, Salt Lake County Republican Party

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"I saw her as an effective leader with the limitations of a divided community. . . . I must have been one of the few. She never rubbed me the wrong way." — Josie Valdez, former NAACP board member

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"Jeanetta has done some good things in economic development and putting time in the national arena, but I disagree with the way they're serving our community." — Larry Houston, former NAACP board member

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"Everyone recognizes she is wrong, but nobody wants to challenge her." — Ron Stallworth, former chairman, Black Advisory Council

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"The thing I always say — and I get asked this a lot — is we've got to do everything we can to support her." — Duane Bourdeaux, former Utah legislator