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PUBLIC UPDATE
Following my public exposure of a vile racist voicemail left at my church by Gary Porter—an employee of Caris Life Sciences—who defended a white woman’s use of a racial slur against a 5-year-old Black autistic child, I was contacted by Dr. David Spetzler, President of Caris Life Sciences. He assured me that such hateful conduct does not align with the values of his company.
I was informed by Dr. Spetzler that Gary Porter is no longer associated with Caris Life Sciences.
This action cannot undo the deep harm caused by Mr. Porter’s vile words—words that sought to minimize anti-Black racism, justify verbal abuse of a child, and demean those of us who speak out against such injustice. But this is a necessary and appropriate step toward accountability. It is a clear acknowledgment that hate speech has no place in a company that claims to value diversity, dignity, or humanity.
When a Black child is the target of racial slurs and a Black pastor receives hate-filled messages for standing up for that child, we are reminded that racism is not merely a thing of the past—it is active, aggressive, and often protected by silence. That silence must be broken.
I commend Caris Life Sciences for responding swiftly. But this must be more than damage control. It must be a demonstration of conviction. Companies have a responsibility not just to denounce hate when exposed, but to cultivate cultures where racism is confronted proactively—not reactively. Racism cannot be managed—it must be dismantled.
To the community: let this serve as a reminder that when we speak truth to power, even in the face of venomous resistance, we are not alone. And to the Gary Porters of the world: we will not be silenced. We will defend our children. We will protect our pulpits. And we will continue to expose the rot of racism wherever it hides.
Bishop Talbert W. Swan, II
Pastor, Spring of Hope Church of God in Christ
President, Greater Springfield NAACP
National Director of Social Justice, Church of God in Christ