What Is A Black Candidate?
What is a Black candidate? – is a question that has never been discussed in a popular arena. And yet, we are being asked if Obama is a Black candidate. This is part of a major problem related to the question of who are Black leaders.
Suppose a white person, candidate “A”, represents the interests of Black people. Candidate “B”, a Black person, speaks more to right wing, even racist issues. Who is the Black candidate? Is it determined by issue or color?
This is a question that needs to be discussed before we get into who our Black candidates or leaders are. In the case of Obama- skin color and issues aside- he simple is not our man. He is the choice of white people who like the way he walks and talks. They are comfortable with his appearance. He does not make them feel uncomfortable about racism. He was given to us as what they want our leaders to be. Malcolm has already covered the danger in this. Obama represents turning the clock back 50 years for us.
elderj said,
February 5, 2008 at 12:16 am
I just stumbled on your blog and think I’ll follow it a bit… I haven’t heard much of this kind of analysis
theblacksentinel said,
February 5, 2008 at 1:22 am
I agree with your assertion of Barack. We need to start learning that just because the white community holds up a figure head and tells us that this is the type of leader we need, we should be more discerning and not just jump on that band wagon. We need to know that we agree with this person’s ideas and policies not just the color of their skin.
This is a thought provoking piece and more people should definitely read this post.
Thanks.
Darrell Davis said,
February 9, 2008 at 10:36 am
Thanks for the comments guys. My goal is to step out of the conditioned thinking and see things as they are. At the end of the day, I want folks to ask “What is the program and how does it help us?” One Love.