NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson Statement on U.S. Border Patrol Attacking Haitian Refugees

NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, released the following statement regarding the images and videos of U.S. border patrol attacking Haitian refugees with whips:

This cruelty is utterly sickening. The events that took place today are all too familiar to those that are aware of America's ugly history. The actions we witnessed today were inhumane under the last administration, and that sentiment remains. No person fleeing poverty and hunger should be treated in this egregious manner. For far too long, the Haitian community has endured mistreatment at the hands of our nation. The administration has got to grant temporary protected status (TPS) to those seeking refuge. The actions of the U.S. border patrol are deplorable and should be investigated and reprimanded. Our country claims to be better than this — we must show it.

Rep. Maxine Waters statement on treatment of Haitians at the Texas border

Rep. Maxine Waters released the following statement on the cruel treatment of Haitian refugess at the Texas border:

Haitians fleeing violence & the lack of a credible government in Haiti are being treated like animals. U.S. government cowboys on horses used whips on Haitians as they sought refuge. Why are we following the Trump policies? This horrendous treatment of Haitians must STOP NOW.

Rep. Bennie Thompson statement on cruel treatment of Haitians at the Texas border

Congressman Bennie Thompson, the Democratic chair of the House Homeland Security committee, said the mistreatment of Haitian migrants was "disturbing" and contrary to U.S. values.

"I call on Secretary Mayorkas to take immediate action to hold those responsible accountable and ensure that all migrants are treated in accordance with the law and basic decency, as this Administration has promised to do since day one," Thompson said.

Kendra Mesteth Is Missing

Columbus GA-The Columbus Police Department is searching for a missing woman. Police are asking for the public’s helping in locating Kendra Mesteth, age 44.

According to police, Mesteth was last seen on Sept. 3, 2021, in the area of the 4000 block of Connor Road.

When Mesteth was last seen , she was wearing a Blue T-Shirt and Blue Jeans. She also has black, shoulder length hair.

Anyone with information about Kendra Mesteth should contact 911 or the Columbus Police Department Special Unit at 706-225-4343 or 653-3400.

Patricia G. Foxx-Hawkins Is Missing!

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police are looking for a 56-year-old woman who went missing from north Columbus last week.

Patricia G. Foxx-Hawkins was last seen on Aug. 24 leaving her home on Clinton Street and Dresden Street.

Hawkins is described as a black female with black hair, brown eyes, standing 5 foot 2 inches tall, weighing 145 pounds.

She was last seen wearing a long sundress with blue, yellow, and pink vertical stripes with flip flops. She may also have small black dog with her.

If you know her whereabouts, please call Columbus Police at 614-645-4545.