I am an African-American woman concerned about the future of our country and world. While I believe that education continues to be a pathway to success, I also believe that it matters not the number and type of "letters" appendged after your name if you are still judged by the color of your skin.
Of course, government can't change what is in the hearts and minds of our leadership. But government, via our elected officials, can and does set the agenda, the tone, and the atmosphere by which we act (or not act)upon what's in our hearts and minds. As such, the results 2008 Presidential Election will either be a new beginning or just more of the same. And as African-American women we have an opportunity and obligation to decide!
Subjects I'd Like to Learn More About
Why African-American women support Hilary Clinton?
Why African-Americans are overwhelmingly Democrats?
Why African-Americans tend not to be Republicans?
Why is the impact of the African-American vote discussed only in relationship to the Democratic candidates?
Who are African-American Republicans supporting?
An Interesting Fact
83% of Black women voters would vote for candidates who favor withdrawal from Iraq.
Black women are especially likely to consider education a key issue, with fully 98 percent saying it is either extremely or very important.
African American Women are at least five times more than less likely to vote for a candidate who supports: a national guarantee of affordable, accessible and quality health care; a higher minimum wage; guaranteed paid sick days for all workers
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I'd still be part of this Angel's chorus! Minnie Riperton The Perfect Angel November 8, 1947 – July 12, 1979 Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojourner('s Place) ain't got nothing more to say. ~~SjP
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