So now Clinton endorsed Obama and we are now finally on our way to a historical presidential campaign. Like CNN says, "Something is happening here" and I am happy to be alive to see it all and be a part of it. Never in my wildest dream I thought that I would see something like this.
But we must give credit where credit is due.
Let us all remember Shirley Chisolm. She was the first African American and first woman who ran for president in 1972, she set the foundation. She was the first woman to received most convention votes for a female candidate in U.S. history.
Of course, there is Rev. Jesse Jackson in his two presidential bids in 1984 and 1988 that paved the way for more Black elected officials and open the door for African Americans in important political decision-making positions.
We also had sister Lenora Fulani. She ran for president in 1988 and 1992.
There was also Alan Keyes. He ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996 and 2000. And finally Carol Moseley Braun and Rev. Al Sharpton in 2004.
Black people, continue to make history, American History.......
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Womenfolk Talk is a blog for and by African American women to review, analyze and express concerns not only with issues within the Black community, but also national and international issues from an African American female perspective. The 2008 presidential race is the catalyst for the discussion on this blog. The media and other electronic avenues of public opinion have presented a perspective of the issues and candidates. Now, we are here to present ours.
