The Politics of Race
Isn't a shame that Representative Harold Mitchell (D) of House District 31, is being castigated by elected Black officials for endorsing two candidates, who happen to be white and Republican? The castigation has become so severe, that Spartanburg City Councilwoman Linda Dogan, is contemplating a write-in campaign to challenge Mr. Mitchell in the general election in November. Ms. Dogan states," I do not want people to think that all blacks endorse (Floyd)." Therefore, Ms. Dogan your only reason for not liking Ms. Floyd is, because she is "White" and happens to belong to the Republican party?
The late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stated, " you judge a person by the content of his/her character, and not the color of their skin". Racism is not analogous to any one particular racial group, or sub-group, but to any group who feels they are superior to another group.
On Monday, August 28th, I stood with that group of Black leaders who endorsed Ms. Floyd for Superintendent of Education, along with Representative Mitchell because she is truly committed to providing equal educational opportunity for all the children of South Carolina, whether they are Black or White.
I truly hope, that one day we will live in a country where we judge people by their character and not the color of their skin. Ms. Linda Dogan, take heed.
Dr. Taliaferro
Former Democratic Candidate for Superintendent of Education
The late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stated, " you judge a person by the content of his/her character, and not the color of their skin". Racism is not analogous to any one particular racial group, or sub-group, but to any group who feels they are superior to another group.
On Monday, August 28th, I stood with that group of Black leaders who endorsed Ms. Floyd for Superintendent of Education, along with Representative Mitchell because she is truly committed to providing equal educational opportunity for all the children of South Carolina, whether they are Black or White.
I truly hope, that one day we will live in a country where we judge people by their character and not the color of their skin. Ms. Linda Dogan, take heed.
Dr. Taliaferro
Former Democratic Candidate for Superintendent of Education
posted by Dr. Taliaferro at 5:32 AM
4 Comments:
Dr.
Love it, thanks for calling her out on that one, it was what it was and it was shameful racist pandering...
"I do not want people to think that all blacks endorse (Floyd)."
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Therefore, Ms. Dogan your only reason for not liking Ms. Floyd is, because she is "White" and happens to belong to the Republican party?
Spin
You make a giant unsupported leap to reach your conclusion. I don't see where Ms. Dogan cited being white or republican as reasons for running against Mitchell. She merely stated that she wanted to make it clear that all African Americans were not Floyd supporters.
In Fact, Floyd was trying to show that all African Americans are not Rex supporters with the Mitchell endorsements in the first place. I don't know what this woman's motives are, but I do know to cherry pick that one quote and draw a conclusion from it does more to show your opinion than expose anyone's motives.
It was okay for YOU to stand with BLACK leaders and use RACE but not for Ms. Dogan to present another side? What a hypocrite.
Go Linda Dogan. I hope she runs as a write-in. She'll have my support.
Dr. T,
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