Hilary Clinton says "Black Men in Hoodies Are Scary"

Still not understanding why the words open minded would be placed in front of a stereotypical idea. The idea that white people fear anything in this country is actually amusing though
 
Let a Republican candidate have said this, the pitchforks would have been out in full force.

Maybe Hillary gets the benefit of the doubt because he has a history of speaking honestly about racial issues.

While the GOP candidates pander to their base with is filled with white supremacist and racist

So yeah you're probably right. But she was still taken out context so this is a non story. Just like it would have been with the GOP candidate if they were making the same statement

Matter of fact, now we know the context, a GOP candidate would probably be applauded to speak on racial issues like Clinton does.
 
Sounds completely taken out of context.

The statement as I heard is fact. Trayvon aint change nothing. You rock a hoody at night in a white neighborhood you gonna scare some white folk and probably end up dead.

She isn't saying it's a good thing. It's leaning way more to the side that she is addressing a problem in society that needs to change.
 
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A 14 seconds clip with no context of her saying something that is true.

And I'm suppose to be upset by this?
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I will wait until I see the entire video. But I'm willing to bet she is making a measured honest commentary about race relations in this country. Like she usually does

One thing I will give to Clinton, even though I don't agree with a lot of her politics, out off all white politicians on the national level, ole girl always keeps it the realest.
What? She now says Black Lives Matter but campaigned for Goldwater who would have overturned the Civil Rights Act if elected President.

How can we forget this



She will say whatever it is to get elected. She keeps it real though.
 
Sounds completely taken out of context.

The statement as I heard is fact. Trayvon aint change nothing. You rock a hoody at night in a white neighborhood you gonna scar some white folk and probably end up dead.

She isn't saying it's a good thing. It's leaning way more to the side that she is addressing a problem in society that needs to change.

I don't see something as tongue in cheek as black men wearing certain articles of clothing inciting fear amongst people being brought up during a time where race relations are volatile again. It's just bad timing to be saying something like that, period.
 
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/pol...resses-u-s-racism-problem-s-article-1.2301952.

“If we’re honest, for a lot of well-meaning, open-minded white people, the sight of a young black man in a hoodie still evokes a twinge of fear,” she said before warning that examples of structural racism “too rarely spur us to action or prompt us to question our own assumptions and privilege.”

Found within two minutes from scrolling down on the video link. :smh: :lol:

WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton declared that "black lives matter" in South Carolina Thursday, as she repeatedly stressed that endemic racism must be tackled by government.

"This is not just a slogan, this should be a guiding principle," she told a gathering of 400 local Democrats, many of them mayors and many of them African-American. "We have to also acknowledge we have some serious problems with race and justice and systemic racism which unfortunately is all too often present."

Clinton argued that America has improved in its race relations — but not enough — and drew an implicit contrast with primary rival and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has focused on class inequality much more than racial inequality in his campaign.

"Anyone who says we don't have to make any more progress is blind to what we need to do to deal with race and justice questions," she declared to cheers. "I also believe that economic inequality is a symptom of racism, it is not the only reason for racism. Racism is much deeper."

The comments represent a ramping up of her focus on racial issues as the national conversation has become increasingly focused on police brutality against African-Americans.

Clinton has been focusing heavily on issues of racial inequality, which have been a big part of the national conversation.

Clinton made a point to highlight the "heartbreaking" death of Sandra Bland, a black woman who recently died in police custody in Texas after getting pulled over for not using her signal to change lanes while driving.

"The challenge of systemic racism is far from finished. Every day you see schools and neighborhoods that are segregated," she said, pointing out disparities in education, housing access, infant mortality rates and a "far from balanced" criminal justice system.

After being asked what needs to be changed in the justice system, Clinton said that there are "undeniable racial disparities" in how white and black men are treated when they are stopped by police, arrested, charged, convicted or sentenced.

Clinton has been focusing heavily on issues of racial inequality, which have been a big part of the national conversation. Her approach to the issue could have a big impact on whether she can turn out African-Americans near the numbers that President Obama did in his historic race and make a difference in some key swing states in the general election.


About 400 local Democrats, many of them mayors and many of them African-American, heard the presidential hopeful speak.

She returned to the issue later in the day, mentioning by name not just Bland but also Walter Scott and Tamir Rice, other African Americans killed by the police.

Clinton warned that racism continued to plague much of society, and said “all of us have to search our hearts hard” on the issue.

“If we’re honest, for a lot of well-meaning, open-minded white people, the sight of a young black man in a hoodie still evokes a twinge of fear,” she said before warning that examples of structural racism “too rarely spur us to action or prompt us to question our own assumptions and privilege.”


And Clinton singled out Rikers Island as an example of a jail where “a lot of terrible stories have come to light,” warning it and other jails needed to spend more on mental health.


RAW: Hillary Clinton appears in the Midlands
WIS - Columbia, SC

Clinton also defended Planned Parenthood, which has been under fire following video releases of one of their senior executives talking in blunt terms about methods of abortion aimed at keeping organs intact.

Clinton said the group has apologized for the “insensitivity” of the comments before leaning into a defense of its actions.

“It is unfortunate that Planned Parenthood has been the object of such a concerted attack for so many years and it's really an attack against a woman's right to choose,” she said. “I'm hoping this situation will not further undermine the very important services that Planned Parenthood provides across the country.”
 
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Bernie is a civil right leader that was scared to talk about race until like last week. He played himself brah
A 14 seconds clip with no context of her saying something that is true.


And I'm suppose to be upset by this? :lol:


I will wait until I see the entire video. But I'm willing to bet she is making a measured honest commentary about race relations in this country. Like she usually does

One thing I will give to Clinton, even though I don't agree with a lot of her politics, out off all white politicians on the national level, ole girl always keeps it the realest.
What? She now says Black Lives Matter but campaigned for Goldwater who would have overturned the Civil Rights Act if elected President.

How can we forget this




She will say whatever it is to get elected. She keeps it real though.


Fact check yourself, and wash your face brah :lol:

http://www.factcheck.org/2008/03/hillary-worked-for-goldwater/

-I dunno why keep bringing up the gay marriage issue with people

Newsflash, the entire country's views on gay marriage changed in a relatively short space of time.

Even my views on the matter changed too as I grew up, saw more of the world, educated myself, interacted with people, and questioned my own ignorance

So it is not out of the relm of possibility that the same happen for Clinton or Obama
 
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Sounds completely taken out of context.

The statement as I heard is fact. Trayvon aint change nothing. You rock a hoody at night in a white neighborhood you gonna scar some white folk and probably end up dead.

She isn't saying it's a good thing. It's leaning way more to the side that she is addressing a problem in society that needs to change.

I don't see something as tongue in cheek as black men wearing certain articles of clothing inciting fear amongst people being brought up during a time where race relations are volatile again. It's just bad timing to be saying something like that, period.

Brah you're ignoring the context. The devil is in the details.

She did nothing wrong, this is a non story.

Actually her words were refreshing. No politician makes personal moral appeals to white folk anymore.

The usually take the usual "we/America/the government/system" cop out.
 
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As a black man, it depends on the situation. Saw a young cat the other day in DC rocking a hoodie on the metro. Best believe i kept an eye on him. Our car had no lights and a/c was out and this fool was wearing a hoodie.

I cant get caught slippin.
 
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As a black man, it depends on the situation. Saw a young cat the other day in DC rocking a hoodie on the metro. Best believe i kept an eye on him. Our car had no lights and a/c was out and this fool was wearing a hoodie.

I cant get caught slippin.

so if he was white you would've ignored him?
 
Sounds completely taken out of context.

The statement as I heard is fact. Trayvon aint change nothing. You rock a hoody at night in a white neighborhood you gonna scar some white folk and probably end up dead.

She isn't saying it's a good thing. It's leaning way more to the side that she is addressing a problem in society that needs to change.

I don't see something as tongue in cheek as black men wearing certain articles of clothing inciting fear amongst people being brought up during a time where race relations are volatile again. It's just bad timing to be saying something like that, period.
Facts are facts whether you want to believe them or not.

When would be the right timing to say that if not now? You know when she's running for president? :lol:
 
If I see a white dude in trench coat, or with a buzz cut and no lineup. Word to Columbine and American History X...
 
As a black man, it depends on the situation. Saw a young cat the other day in DC rocking a hoodie on the metro. Best believe i kept an eye on him. Our car had no lights and a/c was out and this fool was wearing a hoodie.

I cant get caught slippin.

so if he was white you would've ignored him?

Honestly, I would have noticed him but white folks tend to do weird stuff. My white cousin was an "EMO" and wore an all black hoody no matter what the temp waz outside.

Its just not characteristic for me to see a young black dude rocking a hoody when the heat index is 100. I did see my mom get her purse snatch by a black guy in a hoody when i was younger.
 
If I see a white dude in trench coat, or with a buzz cut and no lineup. Word to Columbine and American History X...

I had this happen at the movies before that first shooting. I was literally shook.

My bros and I were ready for anything. Dude came in the middle of the movie and stayed 10 min and bounced.
 
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The part that sticks out to me is "to a lot of well-meaning white people". It comes across as she sees that as the upper echelon of citizens.


I'm not about to get sensitive, instead I'll look at this objectively.

People are going to get butthurt because she singled out a particular demographic, but any race can look sketchy and suspicious. Not even gonna lie, I feel like she really wanted to include 'dark skinned' in there.

Certain people look suspicious, period. Kinda close minded to leave it at one broad demographic.
 
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