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In reply to the discussion: Now it's Rosa Parks - Post in the AFAm Group [View all]Number23
(24,544 posts)53. DAMN you nailed it
Lecture us in a Black space about issues that affect us, shout 'economics solves racism', ignore racism, ignore Black people telling you about how racism affects us, get mad Black people aren't ignoring racism, play fucking victim and pour on some salty tears for good measure. Same ol same ol. with them.
NAILED IT.
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Group Host - Go back to GDP and stop trying to antagonize a regular group member
JustAnotherGen
Dec 2015
#58
She was one of the very first group of 27 women to graduate from Yale law school.
pnwmom
Dec 2015
#47
"all candidates could just STOP referencing iconic black folks be they living or dead - right?"
Number23
Dec 2015
#37
Not really- its because of personally held racism by doctors - including black doctors
JustAnotherGen
Dec 2015
#12
Thanks...see, now I gotta check my blood pressure.... *these* folks 'round here!!
Digital Puppy
Dec 2015
#33
I think commemorating Ms. Rosa is great. But I agree that putting her on a logo is tasteless
Number23
Dec 2015
#40
I assumed they were rolling out a series of logos, and it is corny as fuck....
bettyellen
Dec 2015
#45