Courting minority votes, Bernie Sanders launches tour at HBCUs

[n2doc]

In an effort to court minority voters, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ campaign is launching a tour — officially dubbed “Feel the Bern” — of historically black colleges and universities. On the docket Thursday night: South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.

South Carolina and Nevada are holding their primaries in February, and are next up after the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary.

Stops on the tour include Tennessee State University in Nashville; Alabama State University in Montgomery; Jackson State University; Florida A&M University in Tallahassee; Virginia State University in Petersburg; Howard University in Washington, D.C.; the Atlanta University Center; and Benedict College in Columbia, S.C.

Though the sites were announced on his website, exact dates have not yet been confirmed. Each stop is expected to include notable members of the black community. Socialist philosopher and social justice worker Cornel West joins Sanders at his South Carolina State University event. (West previously criticized Barack Obama’s “Wall Street, drone presidency”).

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http://college.usatoday.com/2016/01/14/feel-the-bern-college-tour/

[zazen]

1. wait--NC State isn't an HBCU. Glad he's here, though, if it's true.

[n2doc]

2. My bad

The article was screwed up in having SCSU in "Raleigh" when in fact it is in Orangeberg. NCSU is in Raleigh. Made the wrong correction. Will fix.

[zazen]

3. yeah, I see that it's their mistake, but thx for heads up n/t

[SoapBox]

4. This is great!

And as I posted earlier...he will hold a rally in Birmingham, Alabama on January 18th.

Spread'n the Bern to the South!

[libdem4life]

5. The timing for this is either accidentally or intentionally awesome. Just as he's getting

some national name recognition, some ads out, and the enthusiasm factor...now, the Black Community gets a Tour of its own. I think that is a great idea. And equally interesting, will be to see who shows up on the podium with him.

It will also produce energy and mentorship for some future non-establishment coattails. That alone is worth the trip, because minority people can now see a way to move up the political ladder without having to raise massive money. And, with a Black Man in office...what an experience it should be.

The Black and Brown Interviews were great, as well. I love Jorge Ramos. He doesn't mince any words...in English or, likely, in Spanish.