"I helped launch African Americans for Hillary Clinton. This is my story."-Karen Civil

[DemocratSinceBirth]

When I was invited to emcee the launch of African Americans for Hillary, I was only nervous about one thing: finding the right outfit. I HAD to wear a pantsuit. What else does someone wear to meet THE pantsuit aficionado?

Unfortunately, pantsuit scouting is much harder than I thought. And if I was going to rock her look, I would have to do it perfectly. At the last minute, I abandoned my quest and settled on a dress that felt very Olivia Pope.

Arriving at Clark Atlanta, the HBCU where the event was held, felt like pulling up to a Weeknd concert. I couldn’t believe the turnout—hours before the event was set to start the line was stretched a mile long! I got this feeling that I was taking part in something much bigger than the average speech.

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When Hillary took the stage with Congressman John Lewis, the crowd exploded. Instantly, she began to dig deep into policy solutions, and ways the federal government can work on issues like police relations, college affordability, and job securi

When activists began chanting, she didn’t try to silence them. She told them that she wants to talk about the issues they were raising. She didn’t make them feel like they didn’t belong. She still continued to carry on and she let them do the same. And eventually the crowd stepped in and said “we want to hear Hillary speak on these issues.”

Watching her handle that moment made me feel even more sure that this is the woman we need leading our country. She showed respect to these activists that are trying to make things better for the black community in their own way. She didn’t condescend to them, or shout them down, or do anything to make them feel like their voices weren’t heard. She addressed their concerns, and then she continued talking about the things she had planned to talk about—the very things they were trying to bring attention to.



https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/karen-civil/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=tw&utm_campaign=20151107feed_karen

[notadmblnd]

1. That first photo right there tells us what it's all about

[sufrommich]

2. She did pick a perfect dress. I love her enthusiasm.

[mcar]

3. Nice report

Thanks!

[BootinUp]

4. Great stuff, thanks for posting. nt

[oasis]

5. Now here's the kind personal story Democrats would be proud to embrace.

And what's more, it's factual.

Thanks and a tip of the hat to: DemocratSinceBirth.

[Vattel]

6. I liked when she said, "I am glad the congressman and the mayor have my back."

I am sure that made the activists feel very welcome.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

8. Perhaps you and your associates can properly vet her.

EOM

[Cha]

7. Great story.. thank you, DSB!

[JaneyVee]

9. K AND R!