Trump,politics and civility

As we get closer to this election,  I reflect upon my experience at Sorenson.  Sorenson is where I learned civility in politics.

I learned to be passionate and yet pragmatic.  I learned to listen and hear. I learned to respect differences and to work towards a common goal; despite these glaring differences.

Then, there's Trump. A self professed "billionaire " who has been bostered  racist, mygonist,  white supremacists and just folks who are afraid of people of color having a voice.

Trump stirs up people with his racist hateful retoric . He promises a great America; yet he is hell bent on destroying her.

I am in awe of his power to unearth these racist folks and I am determined that he will not get in office.

I am just a shocked that the Sorenson classmate that I expected to stand with Trump, did not; but the one that did not expect to stand with Trump, did.

Politics makes strange bedfellows and will unearth the true values of their supporters.

I stand with the Democratic nominee.  I am against Trump and for civility.

It's not even about "sides." Trump isn't on the Republican side (unless he manages to take over the party). And he's not on the Democratic side, obviously. This isn't a Democrats vs. Republicans thing, this is Reasonable Humans vs. Racist Authoritarians.

Courtesy of my friend, Waldo Jaquith

Knowledge & the Power of Your Voice

I have always been an advocate for Voting. Always! My mom often shared how in 1955 in Malvern, Arkansas, she went to the court house to register to vote. Now that was no small feat. The very idea of thinking about voting for a black person was dangerous. We have all heard the stories of many heroes, white and black who died for the right to vote. My Mom had courage.

Fast forward to April 15, 2014......... The men and women of the National Pan Hellenic Council of the Peninsula are sponsoring a Voter Information Forum. This Forum will give citizens in Hampton and Newport News and opportunity to hear what their candidates plan to do for their city.  YOU have an opportunity to pose a question. Fifty-nine years ago, my mother and other African Americans WOULD NOT have had an opportunity to ENGAGE with their candidate. Most certainly a organization comprised of African American organizations would not have had the opportunity to host such a forum.

Now make no mistake, this is not about black and white; it is about Power & Knowledge. Your Voice, Your Vote is powerful! Use your power wisely. Be informed!!

"Those too  smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber." Plato

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See you @ tonights Voter Forum

Communication Diva