Racism in Lexington

Today, on behalf of the White Equality Alliance, I submitted an official message to the Holmes County Administrator regarding the disturbing reports of abuse, corruption, and racial intimidation by the Lexington Police Department.

This rural Mississippi town has made national headlines for all the wrong reasons. Black residents have described years of racial profiling, illegal searches, unjustified arrests, and a culture of fear driven by those sworn to protect them. Some were even arrested simply for speaking out.

In one case, officers allegedly threatened and harassed a woman for recording a traffic stop. Others report being stopped and fined repeatedly for baseless reasons. In a leaked recording, the former police chief was heard using racial slurs and discussing illegal tactics.

No community in America should tolerate this kind of abuse.

We are not making demands. We are not interested in theater. But we are standing up—with concern, with compassion, and with a call for better.

The White Equality Alliance is a grassroots movement that believes true equality includes everyone. That includes the people of Lexington.

Let’s make sure the message is clear: Racism and corruption are never acceptable—whether in big cities or small towns.

📬 http://www.white-equality-alliance.org

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What Is White Equality Alliance? The White Equality Alliance is a newly launched grassroots movement committed to the belief that every race deserves equal respect, dignity, and the freedom to celebrate its heritage. If it’s acceptable to express pride in being Black, Latino, or Indigenous, then it should be just as acceptable for white people to express pride in their culture—without fear, shame, or accusation. We believe in the inherent worth of every human being, regardless of race or background. But in today’s climate, let’s be honest—there’s a clear double standard. While many forms of cultural pride are celebrated, white pride is often immediately labeled as hateful or racist. That’s not equality. That’s censorship by fear. At White Equality Alliance, we reject hate in all forms—and that includes the hate that comes from silencing certain voices. Pride in one’s heritage should never require tearing others down. Our mission is to create a space where white identity can be expressed in a healthy, respectful, and non-supremacist way—just like every other group is allowed to do. We’re just getting started, but our message is simple: Equality means everyone. If you believe in fairness, in honest conversation, and in the right of all people to celebrate who they are without shame or hostility—then we invite you to join us. Speak up. Stand with us. Help shape a future where pride doesn’t divide us—it reminds us that we all belong.