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By Chauncey DeVega
President Obama has spoken less about race than any other President in recent memory. Today’s surprise speech on the Trayvon Martin case is a payment on that gross neglect against the debit on his account as the country’s first black president.
Perhaps, President Obama just saw a private screening of the new Wolverine movie and felt especially heroic. Or maybe he simply woke up and realized that yes, he is President of the United States of America and has an obligation to speak on the national injustice that was George Zimmerman’s acquittal. Obama is also a very smart man, one who is mindful of his historic legacy; history would not judge him kindly if he stood mute on the post civil rights equivalent of the Emmett Till case.
The divided response to Obama’s speech will reveal what we already know. Black folks and others will be happy that for a few moments their shining black prince and superhero had arrived. The change we voted for was speaking to the White House press corps and the nation at large. Conservatives and the White Right will respond to Obama as though a leprechaun showed up at their private dinner party, took a crap on the floor, smiled at them, and then promptly exited the room without comment. Disbelief and rage.
Read More Barack Obama, Black President, Has Finally Entered the Room: What if Trayvon Martin Had a Gun and Stood His Ground? | Alternet.
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Barack Obama, Black President, Has Finally Entered the Room: What if Trayvon Martin Had a Gun and Stood His Ground?
(Photo credit: Talk Radio News Service)
By Chauncey DeVega
President Obama has spoken less about race than any other President in recent memory. Today’s surprise speech on the Trayvon Martin case is a payment on that gross neglect against the debit on his account as the country’s first black president.
Perhaps, President Obama just saw a private screening of the new Wolverine movie and felt especially heroic. Or maybe he simply woke up and realized that yes, he is President of the United States of America and has an obligation to speak on the national injustice that was George Zimmerman’s acquittal. Obama is also a very smart man, one who is mindful of his historic legacy; history would not judge him kindly if he stood mute on the post civil rights equivalent of the Emmett Till case.
The divided response to Obama’s speech will reveal what we already know. Black folks and others will be happy that for a few moments their shining black prince and superhero had arrived. The change we voted for was speaking to the White House press corps and the nation at large. Conservatives and the White Right will respond to Obama as though a leprechaun showed up at their private dinner party, took a crap on the floor, smiled at them, and then promptly exited the room without comment. Disbelief and rage.
Read More Barack Obama, Black President, Has Finally Entered the Room: What if Trayvon Martin Had a Gun and Stood His Ground? | Alternet.
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About The Soul Brother
An observer to the world. I have a unique view of the world and want to share it. It's all in love from the people of the "blues". Love, Knowledge, and Sharing amongst all is the first steps towards solving all the problems amongst humanity.