The Hill Should Correct This

The Hill's blog has published a misleading item that speaks to the heart of the Boxer versus Alford matter. And it needs to be understood clearly. Most especially, read the NAACP resolution below. Boxer did not enter a "report" into the record. She merely entered a political resolution that says little about climate change and a lot about black colleges. Alford was there to present objective data, not black opinion.

NBCC head Harry C. Alford took strong exception to Boxer having referenced an NAACP report favoring climate change legislation during a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, of which Boxer is the chairwoman.

Here and below is the sum total of the NAACP report. Report is a gross mischaracterization of what Boxer introduced against Alford. There was no rationale other than race to enter that resolution into the record at that particular time.

Historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) are at the precipice of major change.  Colleges and universities like Southern University, Grambling State, Florida A&M, Howard University and other historically black colleges and universities have a chance to play a major role in the U.S. march towards energy independence and environmental security.

Currently, Congress is crafting legislation that will lessen the U.S. dependence on foreign oil, achieve energy independence and advance a clean, safer environment—a much-needed step in the right direction. 

As part of this new initiative, the NAACP urges the federal government to fully engage historically black colleges and universities in the process of research and development as well as educating and training for these new alternative energy sources.  HBCU’s can be on the forefront of solar, wind and hydro technologies.  These public and private institutions need more resources to develop, implement and improve their programs in order to create green jobs.  Curriculums are being developed and expanded, and teachers are being trained in this and new, and growing technology.  HBCU’s need to have the capacity to equip technicians, installers and maintenance workers with the skills needed to participate in the green job revolution.

Let your Senators and Representatives know that allocating resources to historically black colleges and universities needs to be a key component of any new, green legislation or initiative.

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.

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Comments

[Lala]

My take - If cap'n trade is not passed then we can't give money to all those colleges and it will be your fault Mr. Black Alford.

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