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In reply to the discussion: When Black Voters Exited Left: What African Americans lost by aligning with the Democratic Party [View all]loyalsister
(13,390 posts)Democrats have done the bare minimum to get black voters to votes against electing policy makers who would reverse meager gains, then expect loyalty and gratitude. The win at all cost neglected to explore what people of color want when it comes to policy goals. The Democratic party's alliance with the 2nd wave women's movement is a clear example.
They were so focused on economic opportunities (for white women) that the possibility that some women who would rather be home with their kids was not part of the agenda. Domestic workers were predominantly black women who did not see gains in autonomy because they were taking care of the children and homes of white women who were making advancements.
As liberals focused on promoting successful careers for white women, women who would rather stay home and raise their kids were decided. Especially if they needed a social safety net to do so. Everytime welfare reform came up, black women with children were front and center in the propaganda. Democrats exploited rather than challenged it.
Segregation, health disparities, economic disparities, police brutality are among many other expressions of white supremacy that are deeply embedded and persistent. Democrats are still quick to deny that such things exist, much less look for policies to address them.
"All lives matter" is not just a RW mantra.