African American

sheshe2

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7. I am trying to get off this thread.

Tue Jan 3, 2017, 01:04 AM

Jan 2017

It hurts.

Bright, I am white.

I found this group after joining the Barack Obama Group. I first asked bravenak if it was okay for me to post here. She said hell yes. They are the most diverse and welcoming group on this board and the most maligned as was our President. They are so tolerant with some of the best hosts. They are warm even when they warn an intruder. I like being here, I feel at home and I as a white person have been allowed/ accepted here.

Mostly because there have been times when African American DUers have needed a place where white people-- even allies-- weren't assuming that their contributions/comments were needed, valued, welcomed, etc.

They only ever asked people to be polite and not explain things to them. Well, Bright I know for a fact that your positive contributions would be accepted.

I love your post. Thank you. As I said I want to walk away now. I know most of AA has exited the building and I am hurt by those on DU that are not here standing with them.

We all need to stand together. We do it together or not at all.

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Once the beating was over, we were free [View all] sheshe2 Jan 2017 OP

Well said. brush Jan 2017 #1

Thank you brush. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #3

I know most of AA have left the building. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #2

beautifully stated, she. even as a cranky old broad, I know that I can still be a target. but I niyad Jan 2017 #4

I guess not. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #5

Not being African American, I'm always reluctant to comment here. TygrBright Jan 2017 #6

I am trying to get off this thread. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #7

What you say, sheshe2. TygrBright Jan 2017 #8

We will always be stronger together. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #12

That's a great post She! radical noodle Jan 2017 #9

K&R Gothmog Jan 2017 #10

Wonderful post, sheshe NastyRiffraff Jan 2017 #11

Stay safe everyone. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #13

Damn straight we won't go quietly! NastyRiffraff Jan 2017 #14

I posted this to you elsewhere. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #15

Thanks, sheshe NastyRiffraff Jan 2017 #17

Along those lines, this video/song comes to mind and is more important today..... George II Jan 2017 #19

So powerful. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #20

One of the most stirring and historic photographs......EVER! Thanks. George II Jan 2017 #16

Solidarity. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #18

Thanks sheshe still_one Jan 2017 #21

I thank you still one. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #22

Hugs right back at you sheshe. I remember that time still_one Jan 2017 #23

Shame on you Coolest Ranger Jan 2017 #24

Thanks Coolest Ranger. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #25

I love my sheshe Coolest Ranger Jan 2017 #26

Ha! sheshe2 Jan 2017 #27