From Shermichael Singleton’s 10/29/18 article in Ebony magazine
“But let me be clear: I am critical of the political process at large. For a Black person in America, there is no perfect choice in our two-party system. From my vantage point, one party wishes to ignore the past while using dog whistles to attract those who hold views representing the worst of humanity; and the other party, despite purporting to recognize the continued struggles of Black people, does so only when it’s beneficial to them.
I have continued to be a Republican because conservative values are our best hope, and I believe it is important for African-Americans to have a voice and influence in both political parties. Yes, I’ll be the first to admit that the GOP has been negligent in its duties as a major political party to properly target and address the legitimate concerns of African-Americans—from criminal justice reform to education. Yet, I remain a Republican because representation matters, and in a two-party system one party won’t always be in charge”
It is obvious that Republicans will retain political power. I see nothing in the current GOP structure that makes them a viable option for Black people. The silencing of history and encouragement of dog whistles remain staples of the GOP. Black unemployment has continued to decline under Biden.
Edit to add:
You can always count on Conservatives to make your point for you. Over the weekend, Raymond Arroyo told the Fox News audience the ugly sneakers would attract inner city Blacks to Trump because they love tennis shoes
From Shermichael Singleton’s 10/29/18 article in Ebony magazine
“But let me be clear: I am critical of the political process at large. For a Black person in America, there is no perfect choice in our two-party system. From my vantage point, one party wishes to ignore the past while using dog whistles to attract those who hold views representing the worst of humanity; and the other party, despite purporting to recognize the continued struggles of Black people, does so only when it’s beneficial to them.
I have continued to be a Republican because conservative values are our best hope, and I believe it is important for African-Americans to have a voice and influence in both political parties. Yes, I’ll be the first to admit that the GOP has been negligent in its duties as a major political party to properly target and address the legitimate concerns of African-Americans—from criminal justice reform to education. Yet, I remain a Republican because representation matters, and in a two-party system one party won’t always be in charge”
It is obvious that Republicans will retain political power. I see nothing in the current GOP structure that makes them a viable option for Black people. The silencing of history and encouragement of dog whistles remain staples of the GOP. Black unemployment has continued to decline under Biden.
Edit to add:
You can always count on Conservatives to make your point for you. Over the weekend, Raymond Arroyo told the Fox News audience the ugly sneakers would attract inner city Blacks to Trump because they love tennis shoes
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/fox-news-raymond-arroyo-trump-sneakers_n_65d791f3e4b0189a6a7d3e94
2nd Edit to add:
Michael Steele agrees with my observation
https://apple.news/AqLMGIi67Rg26jOx4WFkzIg