Bernie Sanders get support of Black Lives Matter activists in Vermont

[Nanjeanne]

Well yes, of course, it's not national - it's not the establishment CBCPAC. It's not a Senator.

It's just a small group of Black Lives Matter activists in Vermont. But I sure do like what they say:

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is receiving the support of the Black Lives Matter movement in his home state.

Dozens of activists gathered at the Vermont Statehouse Friday to call for a racial justice agenda in the state, including more hiring of African-American teachers and school administrators and more accountability for state agency hiring practices.

The event came a day after congressman and long-time civil rights leader John Lewis endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, and said he doesn't recall meeting Sanders during key events of the 1960s civil rights era.

Participants including Rajnii Eddins expressed deep respect for Lewis, but said they're less concerned about what people were doing in the 1960s than what they are doing and saying now.

Some credited Sanders with representing Vermont's open style of government.

http://www.wrex.com/story/31210380/2016/02/12/bernie-sanders-get-support-of-black-lives-matter-activists-in-vermont

[retrowire]

1. Excellent!

I proudly stand with these awesome people in their support of Bernie Sanders.