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In reply to the discussion: I am Latina but pass as White [View all]monicaangela
(1,508 posts)I am a Sanders supporter, so are many of my friends, we consider ourselves African American, even though we represent the full spectrum of the color game. Many African Americans have not had the opportunity to hear what Bernie has to say. I am hoping that as time goes by he will spend more time addressing all communities, AA, A, LA, all communities. If many of those that are supporting Clinton over Bernie would take the time to research the history on them they would find that Bernie Sanders has been fighting the battle for equal rights just as long as Hillary has, and doing a better job of it. Bernie and his wife have not caused near as much misery for the African American community as the Clintons have. I have printed out the following:
2008 Presidential Election, Race and Racism
Professor Vernellia Randall
Speaking Truth to Power!
Hillary, African Americans & The Myth of Bill Clinton
http://academic.udayton.edu/race/2008ElectionandRacism/Clinton/clinton03.htm
I try to get a copy to every African American, every person I have the opportunity to talk with about the upcoming primary election. So soon we forget is what I often say to them. I remember the 2008 campaign and how Bill and Hillary Clinton went ballistic when they realized they were NOT going to win the nomination. They started dissing Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, President Obama, Barack Obama then, and many other African Americans. I could never vote for Hillary Clinton, and won't vote for her even if she does win the nomination. I guess I'll just have to write in Senator Sanders name as a protest vote. Check out the link if you have an opportunity, it is an eye opener.