Chapter

PAC's Efforts to Secure Written Commitment from County Commission
11:25 - 20:06 (08:40)

The PAC is working to secure a public written commitment by the County Commission to distribute sales tax money towards specific listed goals in an equitable manner. The PAC members on the commission are constantly questioning where money is going and pushing for transparency.

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Cogdale and Horace discus the importance of financial independence for Black elected officials to truly represent Black interests and encourage directing donations to organizations supporting Black issues and people.
11:25 - 12:55 (01:29)
Black politics
Summary

Cogdale and Horace discus the importance of financial independence for Black elected officials to truly represent Black interests and encourage directing donations to organizations supporting Black issues and people.

Chapter
PAC's Efforts to Secure Written Commitment from County Commission
Episode
The Improvement Association - Ep. 5: ‘Democrat, Republican, White, Black, Green’
Podcast
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The importance of supporting black issues and black people is emphasized by the speaker.
12:55 - 13:05 (00:10)
Black issues
The debate continues on whether implementing a sales tax is fair to property owners or if it's necessary to provide essential services such as EMS and schools.
13:05 - 16:21 (03:15)
Sales Tax
Summary

The debate continues on whether implementing a sales tax is fair to property owners or if it's necessary to provide essential services such as EMS and schools. Some argue that not passing the sales tax is akin to letting the government treat citizens as subhuman.

Chapter
PAC's Efforts to Secure Written Commitment from County Commission
Episode
The Improvement Association - Ep. 5: ‘Democrat, Republican, White, Black, Green’
Podcast
Serial
A PAC is advocating for the passage of a sales tax in Bladen County to make specific improvements that are needed.
16:21 - 18:15 (01:54)
Bladen County
Summary

A PAC is advocating for the passage of a sales tax in Bladen County to make specific improvements that are needed. The PAC wants a public written commitment from the County Commission to distribute the tax money equally and to dedicate it towards specific listed goals.

Chapter
PAC's Efforts to Secure Written Commitment from County Commission
Episode
The Improvement Association - Ep. 5: ‘Democrat, Republican, White, Black, Green’
Podcast
Serial
The podcast discusses the use of black tokens in politics and business by white people to refute allegations of racism.
18:15 - 20:06 (01:50)
Racism
Summary

The podcast discusses the use of black tokens in politics and business by white people to refute allegations of racism. Black tokens are often used to deflect criticism and evade accountability, putting them in a precarious position of exploitation.

Chapter
PAC's Efforts to Secure Written Commitment from County Commission
Episode
The Improvement Association - Ep. 5: ‘Democrat, Republican, White, Black, Green’
Podcast
Serial