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Houston Official Fired Over TikTok Comments Mocking White Christian Flood Victims
A Houston city appointee has been removed from public service after posting a controversial video about the recent flood tragedy that killed more than 80 people in Texas. The video, which quickly went viral, targeted victims of the flooding and drew widespread condemnation across political lines.
Deadly Flood Hits Christian Girls Camp
The Kerr County flood, which followed intense rainfall over the July 4th weekend, caused the Guadalupe River to rise rapidly — jumping from three feet to thirty-four feet in under two hours. The flash flood devastated Camp Mystic, a Christian all-girls summer camp located near the river. At least 82 people died, including over two dozen children. Ten campers and one counselor remain missing as search efforts continue.
Sade Perkins’ TikTok Video Sparks Public Outrage
Sade Perkins, appointed in 2023 to Houston’s Food Insecurity Board, posted a TikTok video mocking the race and religious background of the victims. Referring to Camp Mystic, she said, “It is a white-only, conservative Christian camp,” claiming the camp lacked any racial diversity.
Perkins further suggested that public sympathy would be lower if the victims had been Hispanic. “If this were a group of Hispanic girls, no one would give a damn,” she said. The post included claims that the families involved had created an “all-white enclave” by choice.
She added that those mourning the victims should consider how immigration policies affect minority communities. “They want you to donate money to find these people. Meanwhile, they’re deporting your family members,” she claimed.
Immediate Response from Houston Officials
Houston Mayor John Whitmire responded swiftly. In an official statement, he confirmed Perkins’ removal and stated that she would not be reappointed. Although her term had technically ended earlier in the year, the mayor made clear she would not return to any future board service.
City officials emphasized that the remarks did not represent the values of Houston or the purpose of its advisory boards. Community leaders and residents expressed anger and sadness over Perkins’ remarks, especially given the loss of so many children in the flood.
Focus Shifts Back to Recovery Efforts
Despite the controversy, first responders, families, and volunteers remain focused on finding the missing and supporting survivors. Federal and state agencies continue to provide relief and recovery resources.
Perkins has since made her TikTok account private, but screen recordings of the video continue to circulate. Advocacy groups and local leaders have called for unity and sensitivity in response to the tragedy.
The city’s quick action to distance itself from Perkins reflects a broader push to keep public discourse respectful—especially when lives have been lost.
