Jonathan Palmer writes:
> As a point of information, RT did have a booth directly
>across from mine, which was two booths down from the Green Party booth
where
>Annie was sitting at which I saw a number of the Green Party candidates
> Natalie Johnson Lee and SSB had
>booths a little further down, and I saw both Herron and Cherryhomes out
>talking with people
I heard an interesting story about Herron at this event -- apparently
several people asked Herron if he had a booth at the event, and he ignored
the question.
Palmer continues:
But I didn't see anyone else especially not the DFL
endorsed candidates besides those I mentioned, which I found disappointing,
especially since I know they will be at PRIDE next week. Which begs the
question of how much of a priority the African American community and its
issues are to some candidates.
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I'd be surprised if Brian Herron shows up to Pride. He was conspictuous by
his absence in the Minneapolis DFLer Candidates ad. I'd also be surprised
if third ward's Joe Biernat shows up for Pride.
> Which begs the
>question of how much of a priority the African American community and its
>issues are to some candidates.
The candidates who will pay the most attention to the African American
community are those that live in heavily African American wards.
>This is a new day in more ways than one, and the oppression and prejudice
of
>the Communities of Color, GLBT community, women, etc., are outmoded and out
> It's time to stop thinking in terms of *other* and work on how we can
> To recognize the transgressions and injustices of the
>past and work towards building a better future for everyone.
Great points Jonathan -- and thanks to all on the list who are sharing
their impressions of Juneteenth.
Eva
Eva Young
Minneapolis
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