Opinion: What if Obama gave a State of the Black Union address?

[california-jewel]

Originally Posted by wedjat

I would have some serious problems if the president didn't address ALL of the citizens of this country as one.

Well i have to say that again, i agree with you, things can change!

[Yvetta]

This is precisely the problem with some people. They look at the country as black and white... and cannot accept the fact that we have a Black president.
A smart, intellectual, Harvard educated, articulate Commander in Chief.

As a moderate Dem. I did not vote for either of the bushes, but i respected them because they were my presidents.

The good old boys club reigned for 8 years and almost destroyed this country as we know it.

There's a new sheriff in town. Get used to it.

[LexusNexus]

Originally Posted by AnUnidentifiedMale

By Dr. Boyce Watkins:

"My fellow African-Americans: I address you as both the President of the United States, and as black leader with a serious commitment to the advancement of the African-American community. Given that roughly one-quarter of my political support in the 2008 election came from African-Americans, I owe it to my community to specifically address the concerns of people of color. No longer will you give me a dollar's worth of loyalty in exchange for a nickel's worth of attention. Your issues are now on the table."

What if Obama gave a State of the Black Union address?

This is IMPLIED when he addresses AMERICANS.

[ray1945]

Originally Posted by AnUnidentifiedMale

By Dr. Boyce Watkins:

"My fellow African-Americans: I address you as both the President of the United States, and as black leader with a serious commitment to the advancement of the African-American community. Given that roughly one-quarter of my political support in the 2008 election came from African-Americans, I owe it to my community to specifically address the concerns of people of color. No longer will you give me a dollar's worth of loyalty in exchange for a nickel's worth of attention. Your issues are now on the table."

What if Obama gave a State of the Black Union address?

What if Obama gave a State of the Black Union address?

It would be highly inappropriate, considering that President Obama was elected to represent and be accountable to ALL Americans, not just Americans "of color."