A recent incident involving Sade Perkins, an appointee from the former Houston mayor, has sparked controversy. Perkins expressed outrage over a Texas girls’ camp described as “white only,” on a day when tragic flood events claimed numerous lives.
In the wake of her comments, a fundraising page has appeared, characterized by its call for donations to support her “protection, legal support, and recovery.” Supporters of Perkins have termed her stance as “courageous.”
The page, set up by a backer named Marian Hills, claims that “Sade Perkins is a public target for simply stating the truth.”
Interestingly, Perkins criticized the camp for its lack of diversity in emergency response issues, a sentiment many might resonate with yet hesitate to voice. The fundraising effort aimed for a goal of $20,000 but has, as of Thursday afternoon, attracted less than $400, largely due to critics leaving negative comments with their donations.
It seems that many are using this platform to express their grievances. One donor even remarked, “I was paid just by saying Eatsh-T,” while others were less restrained in their language. Comments ranged from mockery to overt criticism, with one contributor sarcastically stating they were “watching for your funeral expenses.”
This controversy follows a catastrophic incident where a flood claimed over 100 lives, including many children in the area. Perkins highlighted this tragedy, denouncing Camp Mystic as a camp primarily for white girls, lacking representation of other ethnic groups.
“If you’re not white, you’re not right, you can’t get it, you’re not going,” Perkins remarked, alluding to the dynamics of media coverage concerning different ethnicities, especially during tragedies. She questioned the disparities in attention given to victims based on race.
In reaction to her remarks, Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced plans to “remove permanently” Perkins from her position on the city’s Food Insecurity Commission due to her inappropriate comments. According to city records, her term was expected to end in January 2025.
