smh at yall turing yall back on Dr. Cornel West smmfh
No ones turning their back on Cornel but we have put him in a position of Black Academia where he is above reproach. No one is arguing that he has the right to criticize or not criticize Obama. But the main argument are where are his substantive criticisms, he is right about the drone bombings but calling the dude names, is tantamount to an immature child. He is not from the Civil Rights, era, he came up in the 80's and 90's, he was a teenager when Dr. King was killed, he wasn't with him like that, he has no say in dictating Dr. Kings legacy like that. If one of Dr. King's children said what he said I would listen harder.
At the end of the day I believe Barack has the right to swear on MLK's Bible because he is the logical progression of African American achievement in America, the ultimate glass ceiling, more so now as the leader of the most power country in the World. It will be seen as a major part of Civil Rights history whether you agree or not.
As to Baracks Civil Right's record, he has shaped policy that has directly and indirectly helped Black people. I'm well aware that Republicans set up the basis for Healthcare reform but it was not popular by either party, past Presidents have tried to pass it and failed, but Barack achieved it. Is Obamacare perfect, no, but because of it, there are clinics offering fairly comprehensive healthcare for poor black folk that weren't there prior and millions of low income people have access to Healthcare nationwide. Health is a Civil Right.
Even people arguing about the banks being let go forget Obama created an entire division for Consumer Protection, and big banks just got checked and had to cut bonuses for their top executives.
Has made education more affordable than it has been.
His investment in alternative energy and traditional energy created a clear path for young Black kids to pursue should they stay diligent.
He's softened the drug laws and put decriminalization in the conversation.
I'm not crazy about how he handled our wars abroad, I'll concede to that but we are dialing down.
This isn't idealistic stuff but tangible things he has done in his time as President in essentially 1 term.
As to Obama's support of the gay community, gay and Black issue are damn near intertwined, the problem is gays are far more organized than blacks have been (we're getting there though). But he has looked out for Black people and there is a lot of evidence in the Bills and laws he has passed.
