Is This Class Determined? O Which Is Not the Argument?

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How would you expect the political interest of a young black daughter in atlanta, such as your daughter, eventually to differ from the political interests of a young white doctor? In other words, is this class determined? O which is not the argument? Well, you know, i was a columnist of he new york times. I raised two boys under that stopping frisk program that i just talked about in new york city,. Knowing that a majority of my white neighbors thought that this was perfectly ok. What i am saying to everyone, wether whatever class theyare in, is that it is possible to live in a society where you do not think that you are being hunted by

In this week's episode Charles Blow speaks to journalist Dele Olojede about the arguments in his new book The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto. He argued that if enough African-Americans move south, the demographic balance in the Southern States will be tipped in favour of Black voters and politicians. His new home state of Georgia – he practises what he preaches and left Brooklyn for Atlanta – recently voted for a Democrat presidential candidate and two Democratic Senate candidates, one of whom became the first Black senator in the state’s history. The growing African-American population in Georgia was pivotal in these votes, Blow believes. To find out more and buy the book click here: https://www.primrosehillbooks.com/product/the-devil-you-know-a-black-power-manifesto-charles-m-blow-subscribers/

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