Post by Native Mouse on Feb 17, 2019 3:28:56 GMT -5
...and clout
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www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/1/13/1824035/-The-Congressional-Black-Caucus-has-expanded-in-size-and-clout
We’ve come a long way from the days when the [HASH]CongressionalBlackCaucus (CBC) was founded 48 years ago. Back in 1971, 13 black members of [HASH]Congress came together to found the organization. The CBC now has 55 members. It is shocking that it has taken close to 50 years to achieve those numbers. While this expansion should be cause for celebration by all [HASH]Democrats, we should also be aware of the barriers black elected officials continue to face.
[HASH]BlackAmericans are currently one of the [HASH]DemocraticParty’s key voting blocs. For far too long we have rarely had the opportunity to vote for black elected national leadership, except in artfully crafted gerrymandered areas. We have loyally given our votes to white candidates, and in greater percentages than any other racial or gender demographic. However, it is important that white Democrats don’t take us for granted, and even more important that we black voters see black elected officials gain positions of authority within the party and in Congress.
[HASH]BlackAmericans are currently one of the [HASH]DemocraticParty’s key voting blocs. For far too long we have rarely had the opportunity to vote for black elected national leadership, except in artfully crafted gerrymandered areas. We have loyally given our votes to white candidates, and in greater percentages than any other racial or gender demographic. However, it is important that white Democrats don’t take us for granted, and even more important that we black voters see black elected officials gain positions of authority within the party and in Congress.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/1/13/1824035/-The-Congressional-Black-Caucus-has-expanded-in-size-and-clout