Black female Democrats call for changes in party

[JHan]

cross posted from LBN:https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142158212

"Insurgent Democratic women running for Congress are pushing the party to rethink its approach to politics if they retake control of Capitol Hill in the fall.

At the annual meeting of the Congressional Black Caucus Friday, black female candidates who prevailed in primaries over established incumbents said it's time for a conversation about how the party is structured. They expressed frustration that the party is tilted against rising politicians — especially those of color — and argued that if Democrats flip the House in November, it would be the result of organization and turnout amount black voters, particularly women.

If that happens, the candidates said, gratitude won't be enough. They want a seat at the leadership table and a role in re-examining how the party works.

"It is not enough to just talk about a blue wave and Democrats being in the majority," said Ayanna Pressley, the Boston city councilwoman now poised to become Massachusetts' first black congresswoman. "What matters is who are those Democrats? We have to have a conversation about the guts and the soul of this party."

https://www.nhregister.com/news/politics/article/Black-female-Democrats-call-for-changes-in-party-13231597.php

[UncleTomsEvilBrother]

1. I love this notion...

...however there seems to be a need for specifics. Also, by my suggesting specifics, I am not suggesting that there are no concrete changes that can be made.

The article calls for "a seat at the table". That sounds good in theory, but how does that happen? Should a representative of a Black female caucus be given an agenda vote? Seriously, if that is the solution, I would like to know.

I don't know. Perhaps, more can be done with hiring or access to health care. I don't know, but I've heard this before, and it always seems abstract.

Finally, it is obvious that Black women know how to vote. (They do it better than any other demographic.). Perhaps, Black women need to know how to run as candidates en mass. When that happens, they won't have to request a "seat at the table."

[JustAnotherGen]

3. Specifically

The Default for the party is Black Women.
From there - Identity Politics will be used by candidates as a point of strength.

As the most highly educated demographic in America - there will be no free college for future students ! without student loan forgiveness.

Medical Racism will be addressed. When we speak of women's health - we must make a key point about the wealthiest black woman being more likely to die of breast cancer than the poorest white woman.

The black middle, affluent, rich and wealth class should get a hat tip and not lumped in with white male "banksters".

I'm not an expert - but these would be great acknowledgements of our party loyalty.

[JHan]

4. Excellent points, also where GOTV efforts are focused..

The continuing fight against voter suppression.

The input of black women w.r.t structural issues in the dem party.

Issues affecting women and PoC not seen as "fringe" or "niche" or "wedge issues"

[Me.]

2. KR

"I reject the notion that this is about working class white folk and everyone else!" Pressley told the cheering crowd. "I reject the notion that we're going to have an actual debate about if we are the party of jobs and the economy, or of criminal justice reform. I'm not choosing."

[NurseJackie]

5. I think some people will be very surprised at what's ahead.

[sheshe2]

6. K&R

Change is coming and it is about damn time.

[Cha]

7. Sounds Good.. And, the heart!

Thank You, JH

[Gothmog]

8. K&R

[brer cat]

9. K&R

[politicasista]

10. Kick

Keep the blue wave going.

[ehrnst]

11. +1000. (nt)