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Who Represents Me?
"No one comes to my town, Oakland, to talk about issues."
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By Nzinga Moore
Who represents me? I’m 21, black, a college graduate, a rock musician, who’s losing faith in politics. And there’s nothing to suggest that politicians are interested in winning that faith back.
For example, I’m tired of hearing how politicians are dropping in on the Bible belt states, tiny Northeastern towns, and even saying hi to Mayor Willie Brown in San Francisco. But no one comes to my town, Oakland, to talk about issues that are important to the community here.
Looking at the top black political leaders doesn’t inspire. I’m so not into a reverend figure as a savior…that’s a stereotypical black role that’s been passed on from Martin Luther King to Al Sharpton. I don’t want to see the oval office turn into the church house. And neither do any of my friends.
But I think if there’s someone who can show me that they’re really, I mean really here for people like me, then you might get my vote.
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