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Maryland delegate Mary Ann Lisanti loses leadership post over racial slur
Source: Associated Press
Maryland delegate Mary Ann Lisanti loses leadership post over racial slur
Lisanti apologized to the House Democratic Caucus Tuesday.
Feb. 26, 2019, 4:09 PM EST
By Associated Press
Maryland's House speaker has removed a white lawmaker from a leadership position for using a racial slur for black people.
The Washington Post reported Monday that Lisanti allegedly used the slur to refer to Prince George's County during an after-hours gathering at an Annapolis cigar bar. She allegedly told another white lawmaker that when he campaigned in Prince George’s on behalf of a candidate that he was door-knocking in a “n----- district.” She told the Post earlier this month that she didn't recall using the slur, but was "sure everyone has used it."
House Speaker Michael Busch announced Tuesday he has removed Del. Mary Ann Lisanti as chair of a subcommittee. Lisanti, a Democrat, told reporters she would issue a statement later in the day.
She apologized to the House Democratic Caucus Tuesday morning, after apologizing to leaders of the state's Legislative Black Caucus on Monday. The speaker says Lisanti also has agreed to take sensitivity training.
Lisanti apologized to the House Democratic Caucus Tuesday.
Feb. 26, 2019, 4:09 PM EST
By Associated Press
Maryland's House speaker has removed a white lawmaker from a leadership position for using a racial slur for black people.
The Washington Post reported Monday that Lisanti allegedly used the slur to refer to Prince George's County during an after-hours gathering at an Annapolis cigar bar. She allegedly told another white lawmaker that when he campaigned in Prince George’s on behalf of a candidate that he was door-knocking in a “n----- district.” She told the Post earlier this month that she didn't recall using the slur, but was "sure everyone has used it."
House Speaker Michael Busch announced Tuesday he has removed Del. Mary Ann Lisanti as chair of a subcommittee. Lisanti, a Democrat, told reporters she would issue a statement later in the day.
She apologized to the House Democratic Caucus Tuesday morning, after apologizing to leaders of the state's Legislative Black Caucus on Monday. The speaker says Lisanti also has agreed to take sensitivity training.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/maryland-delegate-mary-ann-lisanti-loses-leadership-post-over-racial-n976391
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Related: Md. lawmaker apologizes for allegedly using n-word with her colleagues (Washington Post)
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Source: Washington Post
Maryland Del. Mary Ann Lisanti stripped of leadership post over use of racial slur
By Ovetta Wiggins February 26 at 9:59 PM
A Maryland lawmaker who witnesses say used a racial slur to describe a legislative district in Prince George’s County has been stripped of her leadership position and will undergo sensitivity training, the House speaker’s office announced Tuesday.
Del. Mary Ann Lisanti (D-Harford), who is white, issued a public apology Tuesday afternoon, after addressing the executive committee of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland on Monday night and the House Democratic Caucus on Tuesday morning.
“I deeply apologize . . . for my word choice several weeks ago,” Lisanti, 51, said in a statement. “I am sickened that a word that is not in my vocabulary came out of my mouth. It does not represent my belief system, my life’s work or what is my heart.”
Lisanti used the slur in front of several colleagues at an Annapolis cigar bar in late January. She told another white lawmaker that when he campaigned in Prince George’s on behalf of a candidate last fall, he was door-knocking in a “n----- district,” said Del. Jay Walker (D-Prince George’s), who witnessed the comment and represents the district in question.
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By Ovetta Wiggins February 26 at 9:59 PM
A Maryland lawmaker who witnesses say used a racial slur to describe a legislative district in Prince George’s County has been stripped of her leadership position and will undergo sensitivity training, the House speaker’s office announced Tuesday.
Del. Mary Ann Lisanti (D-Harford), who is white, issued a public apology Tuesday afternoon, after addressing the executive committee of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland on Monday night and the House Democratic Caucus on Tuesday morning.
“I deeply apologize . . . for my word choice several weeks ago,” Lisanti, 51, said in a statement. “I am sickened that a word that is not in my vocabulary came out of my mouth. It does not represent my belief system, my life’s work or what is my heart.”
Lisanti used the slur in front of several colleagues at an Annapolis cigar bar in late January. She told another white lawmaker that when he campaigned in Prince George’s on behalf of a candidate last fall, he was door-knocking in a “n----- district,” said Del. Jay Walker (D-Prince George’s), who witnessed the comment and represents the district in question.
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Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/house-speaker-busch-strips-democratic-lawmaker-of-leadership-position-over-racial-slur-allegation/2019/02/26/9bf09726-39e6-11e9-a06c-3ec8ed509d15_story.html
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