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In reply to the discussion: "I had a Sarah Palin button on backpack" Who is BLMS's Marissa "Johnson" Jenae? [View all]daredtowork
(3,732 posts)Marissa's position seems to be not only one setting race against economics, but also setting race against politics (as usual).
#BLM has stated repeatedly they want to be courted by the Democrats.
We are rolling our eyes and saying "see if the GOP" treats you better: don't you know an "ally" when you see one? The traditional black vote has been the alliance. #BLM is demanding more from that alliance. Marissa belongs to some "Outliers" group that is saying "court" my vote no matter who you are. Because of the Palin button, it seems like Marissa could easily end up in the Ben Carson school of black liberation: overcoming racism through her personal career advancement.
#BLM is right to demand more from the party and from their ostensible political representatives. However, I hope they realize if their leaders are openly courting the GOP, they will find it harder to grab the mic at Democratic Party events.