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We need more young, intelligent, and awake Black men and women to lead society in government, mayorships, and other leadership positions, including being on boards of Fortune 500 Companies. They, the hate mongers and Trump supporters are doing everything in their racist and narcissistic powers to dismantle diversity, equitability, and inclusion. QUESTION: WHO IN ALABAMA CAN RUN AGAINST GOVERNOR KATE IVY? DM ME: LET ME HELP YOU WIN THE GOVERNORSHIP IN ALABAMA.

#noblaiming if going for the straight win is too easy for you, do it like the dems and comfort yourself after the loss by being too ambitious and misunderstood. The Democratic Party aimed for the historical triple: 1) the people will finally recognize the dems principles, positioning and prios as truly american and that 2016 was a glitch in the matrix 2) the people will recognize the boldness of the decision to change the horses after mid race 3) the people will fall for all the reasons why you cannot vote the other guy with a solid conservative voter base so they need to vote for the 2nd female candidate to become first female president, so the American people can truly correct their 2016 misbehavior.

America’s southern states were once strongholds for the #DemocraticParty. In 1952, Eisenhower decided to win them over. ⌛ Last chance to read this new article for free at https://lnkd.in/etn3PiFN You can find this article and many more in the September issue of History Today. Find out what's inside and how else to get it at https://lnkd.in/drZQCXx

JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING Allyn Media client Rick Loessberg, on his new book "Two Societies: The Rioting of 1967 and the Writing of the Kerner Report" studies this rioting and examines how this 600-page report was written in only seven months and unanimously adopted by a committee of both Republicans and Democrats. Designed so that each chapter can serve as stand-alone account of some aspect about the report, its development, or the rioting, "Two Societies" also looks into why the rioting seemed to suddenly stop after Martin Luther King’s assassination, it assesses to what extent progress has been made at eliminating the “two societies” that the report warned about, and it compares 1967’s rioting to the disorders that occurred after George Floyd’s death in 2020. Given that so many of the subjects that the Kerner Report addressed (unequal economic opportunities, controversial police incidents, a lack of understanding about the existence and impact of racism, etc.) are identical to those that we struggle with today, "Two Societies" will not only be of interest to those who study or participate in the public decision-making process but also those who want to know what happened then and what is happening now. "Two Societies" is available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble and Amazon, from Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group. https://lnkd.in/gB4xcHfY Few government reports have been as influential as that produced by the Kerner Commission and no one knows more about the Commission than Rick Loessberg. This thoughtful book, the product of more than a decade of research, offers a fresh new perspective on the Commission and its significance. Loessberg not only sheds light on race relations in the 1960s, he helps us to understand the many challenges the nation still confronts in providing equal opportunity to all Americans. -Steven M.Gillon, Author of Separate and Unequal ABOUT RICK Rick Loessberg has previously written numerous articles on the Kerner Report and conducted an oral history interview of Kerner Commission member Fred Harris for the LBJ Presidential Library. He also has had a more than thirty-year career working for or with local, state, and federal government and administering many of the types of programs that the Kerner Report recommended. #LBJSchool #PublicPolicy #CivilRights #KernerReport #TwoSocieties #AllynMedia Monica Cordova Shawn Williams Ryan Trimble #BookClub

Since the 1870s, during the reconstruction of the American government after the Civil War, white reactionaries insisted that opening the vote to anyone but white men would result in socialism. For the radical extremists who have taken over the Republican Party, getting rid of the modern government that regulates business, provides a basic social safety net, promotes infrastructure, and protects civil rights is now gospel as they try to replace it with Christian nationalism. But that active government remains popular. That popularity was reflected today as Republicans continued to take credit for laws passed by Democrats to maintain or expand an active government. The stakes have never been higher. Details in today’s HCR Letter. https://lnkd.in/eT-gYYhb

I find it difficult to comprehend why anyone with a functioning understanding of our political landscape wouldn’t support Kamala Harris for President. It’s disheartening to see mainstream media focus on the unfounded claims of two Republicans who don’t deserve a platform, especially in such a critical arena. The over 44 percent of the U.S. population that seems to have relinquished their free-will could have serious implications not just for our country, but for the entire world. We must prioritize informed discussions and support candidates who truly represent our democratic values and a future based on freedoms and not incarceration. https://lnkd.in/eEmFrqR2

Let’s Go

I've been following a lot of the post-election reflection / reckoning / realignment / recovery talk and been in as many gatherings as I could say yes to the last few weeks. In terms of both our broader civic life and more specifically within the Democratic Party, my short answer is there is no short answer and no single answer to what happened or what needs to happen next. There's a lot of work to do in a lot of lanes over a lot of different time horizons to reclaim our civic life and to reimagine the party. Here are some longer thoughts on where we can begin some of that work. https://lnkd.in/etVs4PHr

"I rebuke you in the name of Jesus." - Sonya Massey to Officer Sean Grayson These were some of the last words she uttered before he took her life. Let’s take a moment of silence for Sonya Massey, a beloved mother and community member whose life was senselessly taken. It’s heartbreaking to see the tragic murders of Black individuals politicized during Presidential elections. These moments of grief and loss are often exploited, overshadowing the real issues and necessary reforms. We must remember that these are real lives lost, families shattered, and communities in mourning. Sonya Massey’s story deserves to be honored with dignity and justice, not reduced to a political talking point. Sade Robinson, a young girl from Milwaukee, was dismembered, highlighting the urgent need to protect Black women and girls. We also remember D'Vontaye Mitchell and Tyre Nichols, whose lives were abruptly ended, leaving communities in shock and mourning. Tragically, their deaths are being weaponized to suit cynical political agendas. False grief, empty promises, and minimal justice call for more Black lives to be sacrificed. To achieve meaningful change, we must hold politicians and officers accountable through independent oversight, such as civilian review boards. We should advocate for legislative reforms, foster community engagement, and require comprehensive training for officers. Ending qualified immunity and increasing accountability are crucial. As we approach another election cycle, let us commit to honoring the lives of those we've lost by pushing for meaningful change and accountability, not just rhetoric. Their stories must drive systemic reform, not political agendas. #BlackLivesMatter #JusticeForSonyaMassey #JusticeForSadeRobinson #JusticeForDVontayeMitchell #JusticeForTyreNichols #ProtectBlackWomen #Election2024 #SystemicChange #Accountability