“Excuse me. Everyone, I have a brief announcement to make. Jesus was black, Ronald Reagan was the devil, and the government is lying about 9-11. Thank you for your time and good night. “
Huey Freeman

So I’ve noticed something and Brother Omi spoke on it as well. Now I’d like to pose the question to all of you. What’s up with our elders? Mind you in the endorsments for this Presidential race alot of the endorsements of older black people (especially those who came to prominence during the civil rights era) are going to Hillary Clinton. It’s not restricted to him as Omi brings it up in reference to Corey Booker running against Sharpe James for Mayor of New Jersey. So really, what’s the deal? Why fight (or at the least claim to) for blacks to be able to do things like run for Mayor or President and then knock the ones that are now doing it? In Hillary’s case I see some connection between women…but in the Booker-James case, what was it? Now I already have my issues with Elders (see: the last few decades), most notably for blaming Hip-Hop for the woes of our society. Especially when most of them would try to qualify or justify the acts of some of their beloved musicians. I would like to send a special shout out to Bob Johnson who’s dis of Obama also included a subtle dis of Sidney Poitier. I’m not an advocate of supporting someone just because they are black or a woman or whatever they are. Everyone should look at their choices carefully. However when you are someone publicly recognized you have to consider how your support is used. In that light I find it especially amusing that while Democrats are telling the Clintons to chill out with throwing dirt on Obama (seeing as they’re all dems), no one is saying much to or about these older blacks doing the same to Obama. Even if he isn’t the best choice, isn’t throwing dirt on him just bad form? I’m most upset with those who wanted to challenge the idea of his Blackness. What makes someone black? Should I register somewhere to ensure my status? I didn’t see all those same people ripping Bob Johnson when he owned BET, but they could rip Nelly for just having a video on the network. If I followed that logic it would seem like at the least they don’t rip the ones who are in a higher position. Wrong. What’s higher than a U.S. Senator running for President? Add to that they’re ripping the only black one. I could see a difference if he was just dirty and everyone knew on the low. But any dirt you could find on him would pale next to Clinton dirt. So why? Is it cause Bill can play the sax? When I describe this gap it includes Oprah, being as she is a part of Generation Jones (go ahead and google that) like Obama and not a baby boomer. So is it just the older generation fearing a younger one? Does he represent something greater that naturally frightens them? I don’t think I even have enough time to get into younger thug type cats that have told me they think Obama is some kind of scam. I understand the place where they are coming from. I don’t understand the elders though. Maybe ya’ll can help me.