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African American

ismnotwasm

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5. I still havent read everything

Reply to qwlauren35 (Original post)

Wed Feb 28, 2018, 01:05 PM

Feb 2018

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I think your series is in part about politics and power in the Black communities, inspite of White resistance and in the halls of white men, so it is for me, a much needed learning experience. Each of your names could be the subject of an entire book, some could be entire collage class probably. I think this because while we’ve all heard about and are aware of white political mediocrity, every single AA politician is notable. Unearthing history in this way is awesome.

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BHM 2018: Feedback, please. [View all] qwlauren35 Feb 2018 OP

Yes being in Illinois and seeing the first black female senator, Obama, Burris, etc I was surprised lunasun Feb 2018 #1

I very much hope you do this again irisblue Feb 2018 #2

Thank you, Lauren. sheshe2 Feb 2018 #3

Yes. spicysista Feb 2018 #4

I still havent read everything ismnotwasm Feb 2018 #5

History continually needs to be re-learned. kwassa Feb 2018 #6

It's great to hear from you. qwlauren35 Mar 2018 #7