Rev. Bernice King Prays for Hillary Clinton's Candidacy

[MineralMan]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2015/12/01/clinton-celebrates-rosa-parks-anniversary-but-declares-our-work-isnt-finished/

At an event on the 60th anniversary of Rosa Parks' bus protest, organized by the National Bar Association, the nation's largest organization of AA attorneys, Hillary Clinton delivered the keynote address, and was introduced as the "next Presidient." To close the event, a prayer was given by Rev. Bernice King:

The day’s festivities concluded with a prayer from the Rev. Bernice King, Martin Luther King’s daughter:

“Lord, as I believe that this is the century of the woman, I pray now that you grant great favor, grace and anointing to Hillary Rodham Clinton in her pursuit to be the first woman president of the United States of America.”

[ibegurpard]

1. apparently Bernice King isn't too popular with Camp Weathervane

You need to check in at homebase.

[ibegurpard]

2. see here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=843237

[MineralMan]

5. I saw that thread back in November, thanks.

I didn't participate in it. I'm not sure what it has to do with my post in this thread, though.

[artislife]

21. connecting the dots doesn't seem to be

Either a strong point or something that is encouraged by camp weather vane.

[MineralMan]

22. I wouldn't have any idea about that.

Once again, I am not affiliated with anyone but myself and the DFL Party of Minnesota.

[artislife]

24. no..you wouldn't.

Thus making my point.

[Ed Suspicious]

26. Each post should stand alone as an island of original thought. It's so much

easier to manage the intricacies of the way realities mesh with the philosophies of the weather-vane!

[DemocratSinceBirth]

12. "I saw that thread back in November, thanks."

I saw that thread back in November, thanks.

Mineral Man didn't participate in it. I'm not sure what it has to do with his post in this thread, though.

[MineralMan]

16. It's interesting that so many people think that

everyone who supports Clinton is connected to everyone else who does. I just found this entire WaPo article interesting. The event, the reason for the event, the one-day logo from the Clinton campaign, and all of those things. I had noticed some stuff regarding Bernice King earlier, but paid little attention to it.

I just found it interesting that she prayed for Hillary's campaign in the benediction to that event. More interesting was the organization's invitation for Clinton to deliver the keynote address at that event. That was especially interesting to me.

Rosa Parks was a seminal figure in the civil rights struggle in the 60s. Her individual protest got the attention of so many and helped get an important conversation started. The symbolism of that still rings loud, even 60 years later.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

17. Hate makes folks silly, what can ya say/ nt

[jeff47]

3. No, Bernice King is only bad when she's meeting with Sanders.

When she's meeting with Clinton, she's great.

[MineralMan]

7. Odd. I don't believe I've ever criticized Bernice King.

I did think her benediction at that event, however, was worth mentioning. Perhaps you disagree. That's OK.

Thanks for replying in my thread.

[jeff47]

14. Odd. That post still exists, even though you didn't make it.

Almost like you aren't the only poster on DU.

[Ed Suspicious]

27. Complete disregard for consistency allows them to feel virtuous.

[Scootaloo]

28. The bottom line is, Clinton supporters hate all things associated with Sanders

It's a rabid, virulent hatred of anything he is in contact with. As we see with Bernice King, the revultant rage only lasts so long as he is in contact with whatever it is.

[MineralMan]

4. If you're talking about that other website,

I've never been there. I have no connection to it at all. Somehow, I manage to think for myself, you see. I don't often even visit the Hillary Clinton group on DU, or any other groups.

I found that quote all on my own, while looking into the connection between Hillary Clinton and Rosa Parks. I found it interesting that she was asked to deliver a keynote address at an event honoring Rosa Parks and organized by a prestigious group of black attorneys. That benediction was mentioned at the bottom of the article in the link.

I'm not concerned with what others think, very much. I found a news story and posted part of it. I think for myself.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

15. It is my dispassionate observation that you are a uniquely independent thinker, and a gentleman.

EOM

[MineralMan]

18. It's my observation that you are far too kind.

[Thinkingabout]

6. K & R

Thanks for posting this, we can work together to build a better future.

[MineralMan]

9. I certainly hope so. There's still much work to do,

as Hillary said in her speech at that event.

[Agnosticsherbet]

8. This is a great article. I saw it mentioned, but missed links elsewhere.

thanks.
Now, to add it to my Facebook page.

[MineralMan]

10. I'm glad I could help.

I was looking for connections between Hillary Clinton and Rosa Parks and found that article. I hadn't been aware of the event, really, until today. I thought Bernice King's benediction was of interest, since she has been mentioned on DU in connection with another candidate in the primaries.

[tularetom]

11. Wow, from homophobic bigot to civil rights icon in two weeks

Seems like just yesterday that irony-challenged Clinton fans were trashing this woman because they thought Sen Sanders was dragging her out in front of the cameras to pander to black voters. Thats because it almost was yesterday.

[MineralMan]

13. I posted something from a WaPo article.

What you think of it is your own deal. I found it interesting, so I brought it here. I'm not responsible for anyone's posts but my own.

[tularetom]

19. You seem to have read something into my post

Unless you are an irony-challenged Clinton fan, there was no criticism of you, either expressed or implied, in my response.

It wasn't personal. It never is with me. There's no need for a disclaimer.

[MineralMan]

20. If I did miss something, I beg your pardon.

[Thinkingabout]

25. I did not trash Bernice King, I don't think Sanders meeting with Bernice King

Meant MLK would have endorsed Sanders as indicated by some post.

[DemocraticWing]

23. Sad to see Bernie and Hillary chasing homophobe support

Obama and Hillary did the same thing in 2008.

Are Democratic leaders pro-gay or not? We donate our money and time to you and then you expect us to hold hands with those who would kill us. Shame on Bernie and Hillary.