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bravenak

(34,648 posts) Sat Jul 25, 2015, 02:39 AM Jul 2015

Public Apology To Black Lives Matters [View all]

Yesterday I wrote this diary: Which Lives Matter More. In it I questioned the strategy used by #blacklivesmatter activists who interrupted a candidate forum at Netroots Nation. I stated that their actions alienated their allies.

I was wrong to do so.

Those without power who seek justice should always have the right to speak truth to power.

I'm ashamed and embarrassed by what I wrote.

I have made a commitment today to volunteer for the Bernie Sanders campaign and will fulfill that obligation. Additionally I am the chair of Dallas Kossacks (primarily because they could not find anyone else). I will remain chair only until we can find someone else to take that spot, then I will resign.

What I did and said was stupid and arrogant. I do not deserve any kind of leadership role in the progressive movement as I acted against the very things we are trying to achieve.

I'm going to try to do no more harm.

I apologize.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/07/19/1403616/-Public-Apology-to-Black-Lives-Matter

This was a nice apology from someone who reacted badly at first. I hope to see some of this at DU.

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Public Apology To Black Lives Matters [View all] bravenak Jul 2015 OP

That's excellent. lovemydog Jul 2015 #1

Yes. I hope that something fruitful will come from this. bravenak Jul 2015 #2

What I find amazing marym625 Jul 2015 #19

Yes!! We can take lessons from this and learn how to respond better. bravenak Jul 2015 #21

It deserves to be front and center marym625 Jul 2015 #22

I think it's sinking in and things will improve since it's all out in the open.nt bravenak Jul 2015 #23

I agree marym625 Jul 2015 #24

I've heard this song before. spqr78 Jul 2015 #9

As bravenak says, I hope something fruitful will come of it. lovemydog Jul 2015 #10

sorry if it's presumptuous. spqr78 Jul 2015 #26

Loved this addendum at the bottom of the first diary. LiberalAndProud Jul 2015 #3

Lol! Me too! bravenak Jul 2015 #4

K&R! marym625 Jul 2015 #5

That's great. Thanks for posting it. nt SusanCalvin Jul 2015 #6

that is Awesome rbrnmw Jul 2015 #7

Nice to see a "liberal" become a liberal. Number23 Jul 2015 #8

I thought so too. They should try to emulate this approach.nt bravenak Jul 2015 #13

Good to hear, bravenak. sheshe2 Jul 2015 #11

Yep. Nice to see that self reflection.:) bravenak Jul 2015 #14

Nice if someone here did it as well... sheshe2 Jul 2015 #15

No. Won't happen. bravenak Jul 2015 #17

Remarks by Senator Sanders at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference JULY 25, 2015 kenn3d Jul 2015 #12

I'll post a little bit of it. bravenak Jul 2015 #16

90% of that was said by Obama, too. But, you know... n/t freshwest Jul 2015 #31

"What I did and said was stupid and arrogant.".. Now that it is a heartfelt apology, brave! Cha Jul 2015 #18

It made me feel better when I read this. I hope to see more of this.nt bravenak Jul 2015 #20

It makes me feel better, too.. we're all in this together~ #BlackLivesMatter. Cha Jul 2015 #25

naw heaven05 Jul 2015 #27

Yep. I think they need it pointed out on a constant basis. bravenak Jul 2015 #28

You said "I'm done with the undercover racists of the Democratic Party." AllFieldsRequired Jul 2015 #30

"This was a nice apology from someone who reacted badly at first. I hope to see some of this at DU" Stellar Jul 2015 #29