Race And Politics

Race And Politics

African-American Conservatism

African-American Conservatism

Voting Blocs And Political Influence

Voting Blocs And Political Influence

Historical Ethnic Political Discrimination

Historical Ethnic Political Discrimination

Adaptations To Prejudice & Discrimination

Adaptations To Prejudice & Discrimination

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70% of Black 70% of Black Californians voted for Californians voted for

Prop 8Prop 8 53% of Latinos and 49% of 53% of Latinos and 49% of

Whites/Asians didWhites/Asians did

Black Black DemocratsDemocrats Are More Are More Conservative Than Their Non-Black Conservative Than Their Non-Black

PeersPeersWhile Blacks Are Fighting for Respect, Gays Are Not In While Blacks Are Fighting for Respect, Gays Are Not In The Army!The Army!  While I believe that no sin is greater than the other, I want to know how Dr. Pitt feels about being an active member in the church with homosexuality being such a huge sin of emphasis in the black church. Does he ever feel guilty for his homosexuality?

In the black community, I feel that we have struggled for so long to be respected. That they’re still not getting much respect makes them more belligerent to the gay community. It’s almost as if this model image we (blacks) have worked so hard for is being diminished by homosexuality. The loving, masculine, protective black males are being replaced by these gay men who blacks feel cannot fulfill the role of breadwinner, protector, provider, husband, or father. And then, there are so many lesbian mothers whose sons are growing up around two women—where is the male figure?

Some blacks have no religious base at all and simply think homosexuality is nasty. Anatomically, opposite sexual organs fit and were meant to be.

While Blacks Are Fighting for Respect, Gays Are Not In While Blacks Are Fighting for Respect, Gays Are Not In The Army!The Army!  While I believe that no sin is greater than the other, I want to know how Dr. Pitt feels about being an active member in the church with homosexuality being such a huge sin of emphasis in the black church. Does he ever feel guilty for his homosexuality?

In the black community, I feel that we have struggled for so long to be respected. That they’re still not getting much respect makes them more belligerent to the gay community. It’s almost as if this model image we (blacks) have worked so hard for is being diminished by homosexuality. The loving, masculine, protective black males are being replaced by these gay men who blacks feel cannot fulfill the role of breadwinner, protector, provider, husband, or father. And then, there are so many lesbian mothers whose sons are growing up around two women—where is the male figure?

Some blacks have no religious base at all and simply think homosexuality is nasty. Anatomically, opposite sexual organs fit and were meant to be.

Voting Blocs & InfluenceVoting Blocs & Influence

YearYear Black Black VoteVote

DemocratDemocrat RepublicaRepublicann

1932 71% Roosevelt* Hoover

1956 64% Stevenson Eisenhower*

1960 68% Kennedy* Nixon

1964 97% Johnson* Goldwater

1972 97% McGovern Nixon*

1976 82% Carter* Ford

1980 82% Carter Reagan*

1984 88% Mondale Reagan*

1988 88% Dukakis Bush*

1992 83% Clinton* Bush

1996 84% Clinton* Dole

2000 90% Gore Bush*

2004 88% Kerry Bush*

2008 95% Obama* McCain

2012 93% Obama* Romney

2012 Votes 2012 Votes For ObamaFor Obama

GLBsGLBs 76%76%Latinos Latinos 71%71%Asians Asians 73%73%UnionsUnions 58%58%Women Women 55%55%$30-50k$30-50k 57%57%CatholicCatholic 50%50%18-29yo18-29yo 60%60%Whites Whites 39%39%

Latino Vote Latino Vote For DemsFor Dems

CarterCarter 56%56%MondaleMondale 62%62%DukakisDukakis 69%69%ClintonClinton 61%61%GoreGore62%62%KerryKerry 56%56%ObamaObama 71%71%

Sources: Roper Center & New York Times

The Civil Rights Act Of 1964Was Filibustered In The Democrat-Controlled Congress For

Almost Three Months BY DEMOCRATS“We will resist to the bitter end any measure which would have a tendency to bring about social equality, intermingling, and amalgamation of the races in

our Southern states.“ R. Russell (D-GA)

The Final Vote?

SENATE: 82% Republicans69% Democrats

HOUSE:80% Republicans63% Democrats

The Civil Rights Act Of 1964Was Filibustered In The Democrat-Controlled Congress For

Almost Three Months BY DEMOCRATS“We will resist to the bitter end any measure which would have a tendency to bring about social equality, intermingling, and amalgamation of the races in

our Southern states.“ R. Russell (D-GA)

The Final Vote?

SENATE: 82% Republicans69% Democrats

HOUSE:80% Republicans63% Democrats

What Is Going On Here?What Is Going On Here?

RACE RELATIONS TVRACE RELATIONS TV

The Voting Rights Act 1965

Signed by President Johnson

Amended By Congress1970, 1975, 1982, 1992, and 2006

Major Challenges In Supreme CourtSouth Carolina v. Katzenbach 1966

Oregon v. Mitchell 1970Miller v. Johnson 1995

Shelby County v Holder 2012

Section 5 Preclearance: Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Section 5 Preclearance: Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Virginia and parts of Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, and North CarolinaCarolina, Virginia and parts of Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, and North Carolina

What Is Going On Here?What Is Going On Here?

RACE RELATIONS TVRACE RELATIONS TVJustice Scalia (referring to pre-clearance): “[The reason Congress keeps reenacting it] is Justice Scalia (referring to pre-clearance): “[The reason Congress keeps reenacting it] is

very likely attributable to a phenomenon that is called perpetuation of racial very likely attributable to a phenomenon that is called perpetuation of racial entitlement.” entitlement.”

Restrictive VotingRestrictive Voting

According to a study by sociologist Keith Bentele and political According to a study by sociologist Keith Bentele and political scientist Erin O’Brien, most of these bills were adopted in 2011 in scientist Erin O’Brien, most of these bills were adopted in 2011 in

these states . . . .these states . . . .

1. Republicans controlled the governorship and both legislative 1. Republicans controlled the governorship and both legislative chamberschambers

2. Forecasters considered them swing states in the 2012 election2. Forecasters considered them swing states in the 2012 election3. Minority turnout was higher in the 2008 election3. Minority turnout was higher in the 2008 election

4. Those which have larger proportions of African-American 4. Those which have larger proportions of African-American residentsresidents

5. The more lower-income individuals in a state voted5. The more lower-income individuals in a state voted

Justice Scalia Justice Scalia on on

preclearance preclearance

““[The reason [The reason Congress Congress

keeps keeps reenacting it] reenacting it] is very likely is very likely

attributable to attributable to a a

phenomenon phenomenon that is called that is called perpetuation perpetuation

of racial of racial entitlemententitlement.” .” In some states In some states (TX, TN, MS) (TX, TN, MS) 30 or more 30 or more restrictive restrictive

changes were changes were proposed!proposed!

““Pro-second-amendment? Pro-second-amendment? Castle Doctrine? It’s done. Castle Doctrine? It’s done. First pro-life legislation in First pro-life legislation in

22 years? Done. 22 years? Done. Voter ID, which is Voter ID, which is

gonna allow Governor gonna allow Governor Romney to win the Romney to win the

state of Pennsylvania? state of Pennsylvania? Done.Done.””

Mike TurzaiMike TurzaiPA House Majority LeaderPA House Majority Leader

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Slavery (1650-1866)Slavery (1650-1866)Jim Crow & Black CodesJim Crow & Black Codes

Indian Removal Act (1830)Indian Removal Act (1830)Bureau Of Indian Affairs (1849) Bureau Of Indian Affairs (1849)

The Dawes Act (1887)The Dawes Act (1887)Indian Citizenship Act (1924)Indian Citizenship Act (1924)Indian Relocation Act (1956)Indian Relocation Act (1956)

Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)Immigrant (1907) & Nat’l Origins (1924) Immigrant (1907) & Nat’l Origins (1924)

ActsActsJapanese Internment (1942-1945)Japanese Internment (1942-1945)

Bracero Program (1942) & Operation Bracero Program (1942) & Operation WetbackWetback

Mariel Boatlift (1980)Mariel Boatlift (1980)Immigration Reform/Control Act (1986)Immigration Reform/Control Act (1986)

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• • Passive Acceptance:

Passive Acceptance:

When there is a threat to one’s safety and it is

smarter not to act or retaliate.• • Marginal Participation:

Marginal Participation:

When a group finds an area in society in which

When a group finds an area in society in which

they can prosper socially, economically,

they can prosper socially, economically,

politically.politically.

• • Assimilation:

Assimilation:When a group agrees (?) to lose its own culture to

When a group agrees (?) to lose its own culture to

fit in with the dominant culture.

fit in with the dominant culture.• • Withdrawal/Secession:

Withdrawal/Secession:

When a group completely severs its ties with

When a group completely severs its ties with

society.society.

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• • Rebellion/Militancy:

Rebellion/Militancy:

A public uprising against the discrimination;

often forceful, short-lived violent, and militant

• • Organized Protest:

Organized Protest:

An organized series of marches, speeches, or acts

An organized series of marches, speeches, or acts

of civil disobedience

of civil disobedience