To The Editor:
On February 22, 2013, Dr. C. T. Vivian, a well known civil rights pioneer, was the guest speaker at an event sponsored by the Coatesville Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. I am pleased that it was a very successful event. I was disappointed that Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell was designated to represent the County as a presenter of recognition to Dr. Vivian.
While Dr. Vivian and others like him have fought for freedom, equality, and liberty, Commissioner Farrell has gone in a different direction.
Such as:
1. Moving the polling place from Lincoln University to another less convenient location.
2. Contributed to the abolition of the Office of Jury Commissioner.
3. Lacks any credibility for helping poor people, people of color, or the middle class.
In his presentation, Chairman Farrell, loudly touted his blackness when he proclaimed that he was the first Black to be Chairman of the County Commissioners, as well as the first Black to be elected to a County row office. He makes a bold statement about his Black historical significance and presence; however, what has he done for Black people? In my opinion, Mr. Farrell did not deserve to be on the same stage with a great man and civil rights crusader like Dr. C.T. Vivian.
Elwood Dixon
Coatesville
