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Pride in Blackness Trumps Obama’s Failed Record

Starlette Thomas, Race AbolitionistBlackness, Prejudice, Race and PoliticsBecause he's black, Congressional Black Caucus, Crystal Wright, President Obama and African American community, pride in Obama's blackness, Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver2 Comments

As reported by Crystal Wright of Townhall.com, according to the Congressional Black Caucus chairman Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, the “pride” felt regarding President Obama’s socially constructed blackness is more important than holding him accountable for failing to address the social and economic needs of African Americans. Because he’s “black,” he is excused from accountability and criticism.

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wordsinmyowntime says:

September 25, 2012 at 10:22 pm

Great Article Starlette. I agree with the article and the disappointment in Cleaver. I am going to tweet this and post it to facebook, because information like this needs to be seen by all people. Being a young black man, I was asked often if I was voting for Obama and continue to get told he’s “my” president. Disappointing article to read. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

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1. Starlette McNeill says:
  
  September 26, 2012 at 9:35 am
  
  You’re welcome and thank you for sharing the article with others. This is a conversation that must be had.
  
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