Black leaders to Obama: ‘We have a right to expect something’
In the words of Princeton Professor Cornel West, it was about "a black face in a high place.''...
From Chicago Sun-Times:
In the words of Princeton Professor Cornel West, it was about “a black face in a high place.’‘
President Obama was the target of slings and arrows Saturday from some of the nation’s most quoted African-American leaders — but, they said repeatedly, it was all done “in love.”
The rollicking “black agenda” debate at Chicago State University focused on African-American concerns, including jobs and education — and whether Obama is doing enough. Organized by talk show host Tavis Smiley, it was part revival and all theater.
“I’m very proud,” Minister Louis Farrakhan said with timing that drew laughter, “that a black man sits in the White” — he paused — “House.”
But Obama received mass support from African-American voters, the Nation of Islam leader said, and “we have a right to expect something of the brother.”
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