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Resident urges council to defend diversity, equal rights during public comment
Summary
Clarence Thornton, a Greenville resident, used the public comment period to urge the council and the community to uphold diversity, equal rights and recognition of historical contributions by African Americans and women.
Clarence Thornton, who identified himself as a Greenville resident at 114 Dothan Street, spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting and urged council members to uphold diversity and equal rights.
Thornton recounted historical contributions by African Americans and others and said recent public events had reminded him that "it wasn't the color of their skin, but it was their talent and their qualifications." He referenced the Thirteenth and Nineteenth Amendments and called on residents to "stand up to any form of diversity for diversity. Stand up for it, now and forever." The council did not take action on items raised during public comment; Thornton's remarks were recorded as part of the meeting's public-comment record.
