Jarrett Maupin

Amy's Baking Company Shit Show Continues: Now With Grand Re-Opening Press Release

Seemingly moments after most of us were making Amy Bouzaglo's cat impersonation ("Meow, meow, meow -- meow, meow!"), uttered on last Friday's season finale of Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, the ringtone on our cell phones, the Internet decided to blow up, bonkers-style. See also: - Meet Amy's ... More >>

The Amy's Baking Company Carnival: The Reverend Jarrett Maupin Joins the Sideshow

The Amy's Baking Company shit show is drawing out Phoenix's cast of characters like moths to the flame. It's probably only a matter of time until Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Russell Pearce get involved. After the ABC Kitchen Nightmares disaster (or could it actually be a blessing in disguise?), Valley ... More >>

Department of Education to Look at Complaint of Queen Creek High School's "Redneck Day"

Phoenix civil-rights leader Reverend Jarrett Maupin is moving forward with a complaint to the Department of Education about Queen Creek High School's "Redneck Day."Maupin has shared with New Times some of the correspdonance he's had with the Department of Education, and the department's Office of Ci ... More >>

Family Buries Alexander Wilson, 16-Year-Old Shot By DPS Officer

The family of Alexander Wilson, the 16-year-old boy who was shot in the head by a DPS officer, was buried yesterday at a packed service that was as much a sermon on police killings in poor neighborhoods as it was a funeral. Family members say Wilson aspired to be a football player and was known ... More >>

"Redneck Day" at Valley School, Complete With Confederate Flag, Turns Out to Be a Bad Idea

Gee, what could possibly go wrong with Queen Creek High School having a "Redneck Day," including one student draped in a Confederate flag?It turns out that African-American students, parents, and community leaders, as well as people of any race with cultural sensitivities have figured out exactly wh ... More >>

Black Leaders in Phoenix Struggle to Retain Power in a District They've Historically Controlled

Lawrence Robinson Joins Race for Phoenix District 8 City Council Seat, Drama Follows

The race for the Phoenix City Council seat in District 8 -- a seat that has been held by African-Americans for the past 46 years -- has been further complicated for those who are determined to keep that streak alive.Phoenix School of Law professor and Roosevelt school district board member Lawrence ... More >>

Jarrett Maupin: White Candidate for District 8 City Council Seat Is Attempted "Political Lynching of Phoenix's Black Community"

Although the election for the Phoenix City Council seat in District 8 -- a seat that has been held by African-Americans for the past 46 years -- is still months away, race is definitely going to be an issue.Several people, including leaders in Phoenix's African-American community, already have publi ... More >>

Vernon Parker's Photo in Democrat Mailer Has Jarrett Maupin Considering an Attempt to Rally Black Community Against Kyrsten Sinema

The Arizona Democratic Party has sent out a couple of mailers targeting the Republican candidate in CD9, Vernon Parker, and they're bright any colorful ads -- except for Parker's picture.Not only has Parker made it known that he thinks the ad is an offensive shot at his race, it also has self-descri ... More >>

Reverend Jarrett Maupin Endorses Ben Quayle: "He's My N*gga"

For the second straight election, African-American civil-rights activist Reverend Jarrett Maupin has endorsed Republican Congressman Ben Quayle.Yes, politics aside, the Phoenix Democrat wants Quayle to stay in office -- mostly because he's a cool, young guy."He's my nigga," Maupin tells New Times.

Victims Wonder Why Arpaio Let Sex-Abuse Cases Languish

Katt Williams: Patriot or Prick?

www.yourblackworld.comKatt Williams: go back to Mexico, "nigga."​If you're unfamiliar with the ongoing Katt Williams saga, allow us to get you up to speed...For starters, let's just clarify who Katt Williams is: he's not Eddie Griffin. He's a D (maybe C-)-list celebrity comedian. He's the type of ... More >>

Katt Williams Not Exactly Sorry for Anti-Hispanic Tirade. In Fact, He's not Sorry at All

Katt Williams: not sorry.​Remember last week when a publicist for comedian Katt Williams issued a statement saying how sorry the comedian was for an anti-Hispanic tirade he went on during a performance in Phoenix last month? About that...Williams was on CNN over the weekend where he not only didn' ... More >>

Katt Williams (a Black Guy) a "White Supremacist;" a "Rich Bitch With Chains" -- According to Hispanic Woman With a Video Camera

Katt Williams: a "rich bitch in chains" who's also a white supremacist.​According to a Hispanic woman with a video camera, comedian Katt Williams is a "racist" "uncle Tom" who's "kissing white ass."If you ask "Maria," he's apparently a (black) white supremacist, too (click here to see a documentar ... More >>

Katt Williams Apologizes for Telling Hispanic Guy to Go Back to Mexico, "Nigga." Plans to Meet With Civil Rights Leaders -- Possibly at New Times Building

www.inquisitor.comKatt Williams is sorry for telling a Hispanic guy to go back to Mexico, "nigga."​After pressure from Valley civil rights leaders, comedian Katt Williams has apologized for the anti-Hispanic rant he spewed during a performance in Phoenix last week."My remarks were not to be offens ... More >>

State Representative, Business Leaders Blast Maricopa Community Colleges For "Ugly, Angry, Mean-Spirited" Tuition Hike

Griselda NevarezEducators or politicians?​It isn't just undocumented students upset with the Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board anymore. State politicians and business leaders showed up at last night's board meeting to condemn Maricopa Community Colleges' recent tuition hike targetin ... More >>

Phoenix Police Department to Make Changes in South Mountain Precinct

www.phoenix.govPhoenix Police Chief Jack Harris says changes will be made at the South Mountain Precinct.​In wake of several incidents that have strained the relationship between the Phoenix Police Department and the community, the department announced today that several changes will be made in on ... More >>

Tater Tot: Ben Quayle's Smart. He Can Spell Potato. But He Wouldn't Be a GOP Congressional Nominee Without the Name Daddy Dan Made Infamous

Reverend Jarrett Maupin Endorses Ben Quayle in Congressional Race. WTF?

Rev. Jarrett Maupin​Our holy-shit-ometer kicked in around 8:30 last night when we got an email from Reverend Jarrett Maupin, an African-American civil rights leader here in Phoenix (he's basically a young version of Al Sharpton -- check the hair). Maupin leads the Inner-City Democracy Empowerment ... More >>

Phase 54 Remaining Open for Business Despite Court Order Mandating Its Closure

Victor Palagano A shot from Phase 54's grand opening party back in May.​The owners and employees of Phase 54 got a big-time bombshell dropped on them last Thursday in the form of an injunction from Maricopa County Superior Court dictating that the Chandler bar, club and music venue would have to c ... More >>

Civil Rights Activist Jarrett Maupin Calls on Ben Quayle to Apologize for "National Poster Boy" Comment. Again, Give Us a F***ing Break

Rev. Jarrett Maupin thinks Ben Quayle owes black people and apology.​Straight from the you-gotta-be-kidding-me files, a Valley civil rights advocate is calling on Congressional candidate Ben Quayle to apologize -- or at least explain -- his comment that one of his opponents, Vernon Parker, a ... More >>

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, April 15

Jarrett Maupin II Responds to Quotes in Sheriff's Report; Says He Believes Sheriff's Office Racially Profiles

Jarret Maupin II, in an impassioned phone call to New Times and in a comment posted today on our blog, now says that he "unequivocally" believes the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office commits racial profiling. Maupin claims his quotes to the contrary that turned up in a deputy's report were "complet ... More >>

How the MCSO Neglected a 14-Year-Old Rape Victim — and Went to Town on Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon

Jarrett Maupin, Former Phoenix Mayoral Candidate, Arrested by Sheriff's Deputies

Jarrett Maupin, a former candidate for Phoenix mayor, was arrested and booked into jail today by deputies from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Details are scant at this point, but a news release (reprinted below) put out by the Sheriff's Office says Maupin is accused of lying to sheriff's i ... More >>

The Bird pecks aways at the white hip-hop poseurs in P-town

WHERE WAS GOOBER? Mayor Phil Gordon weenies out yet again, skips Town Hall Meeting at South Mountain High.

Big Dipper

The cleated tweeter tackles O.J. Simpson, The PHX's hip-hop Klan war, and Police Chief Harris' second helpings of salary pie

WILD WILD WEST: PHX cop killed Tuesday morning as Mayor Phil Gordon vacays in Hawaii.

HIP-HOP WAR: Krazy Kid of 101.5 Jamz sues Power 98.3, alleges harassment, and faux KKK shenanigans.

Smell Test

The querulous quail decries the deportation of an 18-year-old Hispanic student and sings the praises of good graffiti

High noon: Lawyers for Jarrett Maupin and the City of Phoenix slug it out in court; Judge Swann promises ruling before 5 p.m.

Swann's ugly duckling: Jarrett Maupin off ballot, Goober Gordon's lameness endures.

Mayor Phil Gordon, the most incompetent mayor in America? You be the judge.

The Rev. on the ropes: Update on the PHX City Clerk removing Jarrett Maupin from the mayoral ballot.

BREAKING NEWS: PHX City Clerk Mario Paniagua says the Rev. Jarrett Maupin is off the Sept. 11 mayoral ballot. Maupin plans to file legal challenge.

Rusty's World

The choleric crow uncovers Rusty Childress' anti-avian plots, and kicks it with First Amendment hero/porn mogul Larry Flynt

Letters From the Issue of Thursday, July 5, 2007

Redneck Touchdown

The belligerent buzzard performs a postmortem on the latest immigration battles, denounces attorney Dennis Wilenchik's hypocrisy, and chases after Mayor Phil "Goober" Gordon

Phony Phil Gordon runs away from me again; County Dems p.o.'d at Goober's endorsement of John McCain.

Letters From the Issue of Thursday, June 28, 2007

Year of the Goat

This dastardly dodo dogs Phil "Goober" Gordon, lambastes Gilbert mayor Steve Berman, and assigns guilt for the Suns' Game 6 loss

Jarrett and Goliath

The Bird kicks it with Jarrett Maupin, infiltrates Rusty Childress’ prejudice parties and explains why Don Imus should’ve said "Eff you!"

KFYI A-hole Barry Young blames Virginia Tech victims for their own murders.

Don Imus, "Nappy-Headed Hos," the Rev. Jarrett Maupin, and me.

Rev. Jarrett Maupin baptizes new campaign HQ: Promises to "kick Phil's butt."

Darrell Ankar-low Brow

Letters

Letters from the week of February 17, 2005

Kid Sharpton

Jarret Maupin is the reverend Al's handpicked protégé. Is Phoenix City Hall ready?