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I disagree, if the same context was used. People would actually be surprised that a Republican candidate touched on a racial issue.Let a Republican candidate have said this, the pitchforks would have been out in full force.
Let a Republican candidate have said this, the pitchforks would have been out in full force.
What? She now says Black Lives Matter but campaigned for Goldwater who would have overturned the Civil Rights Act if elected President.A 14 seconds clip with no context of her saying something that is true.
And I'm suppose to be upset by this?
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.
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.
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.
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.”
#BERNIE
What? She now says Black Lives Matter but campaigned for Goldwater who would have overturned the Civil Rights Act if elected President.A 14 seconds clip with no context of her saying something that is true.
And I'm suppose to be upset by this?
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.
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.
She will say whatever it is to get elected. She keeps it real though.
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.
Facts are facts whether you want to believe them or not.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.
the cops that are white are just as scary... be killin people for no reason :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?
If I see a white dude in trench coat, or with a buzz cut and no lineup. Word to Columbine and American History X...