[CurlyDave]

The council — composed of five black officials and two whites — is not representative of Jackson, Stokes said. Black residents make up more than 70 percent of the city's population.

5 blacks out of a total of 7 council members is 71%. This sounds like representation is just about right to me.

[wardaddy]

I would resist the notion that one race ought to represent itself as a matter of fairness....with all due respect.

Bourbon.... Glad you are back....hope you had a blast.