Hakeem Jeffries statement on Republican Rep. Clay Higgins Racist Tweet

House Minority Leader Hakkem Jeffries released the following statement on Republican Rep. Clay Higgins Racist Tweet about Haitians:

My statement on Rep. Clay Higgins. pic.twitter.com/YPpdcgDSD9

— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) September 25, 2024

Congressional Black Caucus Introduces Resolution to Censure Rep. Clay Higgins on Racist Post About Haitians

Louisiana Republican Rep. Clay Higgins posted to X a comment that invoked racist stereotypes about Haitians. Read his tweet below:

“These Haitians are wild. Eating pets, vudu, nastiest country in the western hemisphere, cults, slapstick gangsters… but damned if they don’t feel all sophisticated now, filing charges against our President and VP,” Higgins wrote. “All these thugs better get their mind right and their ass out of our country before January 20th.”

Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the resolution to censure Rep. Clay Higgins (LA-03):

“Today, Representative Clay Higgins used his official account on X to publicly spew hatred, fear, and intolerance against Haitians and Haitian Americans in an overtly racist post. Referring to Haiti as the “nastiest country in the western hemisphere”, and denigrating Haitians with vile and demeaning terms goes against a foundational principle about our country: that America is a nation of immigrants where all are welcome.

“We can only hope and pray that the misinformation and racist rhetoric spewed by former President Donald Trump, Senator JD Vance, Rep. Higgins, and other right wing MAGA extremists, do not lead to violence in any Haitian or immigrant community.

“Every member of Congress must be clear that we need to eliminate hate in all its forms. It is time to turn the page on this pattern of denigrating and villainizing immigrants for political gain. Today, we have introduced a privileged resolution to censure Rep. Higgins and to make clear that bigotry and racism from a member of Congress is unacceptable.”

Why This Black Man Supports Kamala Harris For President

Why This Black Man Supports Kamala Harris For President

By George L. Cook III Send Email

WARNING STRONG LANGUAGE.

Sometimes you have to be profane to be profound

 

My name is George L. Cook III.

I am from Hillside NJ who has served in public office as both a school board member and a member of the town council. I now work with a couple of foundations to help Black students go to college and to help them pay for school when they get there.

I am also a Black man.

A Black man who supports and who is voting for Vice President Kamala Harris to be the next President of the United States.

Now that the introductions are out of the way it’s time for the profanity

I don’t give a fuck that her mother is Indian, and her father is Jamaican, she is Black!

I don’t give a fuck that she married a white man!

I don’t give a fuck about the lies about her putting Black men in jail!  She actually started a program called Back on Track for people charged with first-time, nonviolent offenses, like low-level drug sales in an attempt to keep people out of prison. (Ain’t hear about that shit on Youtube did you?)

I don’t give a fuck if you don’t like her laugh!

What do I give a fuck about?

I give a fuck about $35 insulin and affordable medications for us all!

I give a fuck about voting rights!

I give a fuck about students being shot down in school!

I give a fuck about us being able to band together and help each other financially without being sued!

I give a fuck about my daughter’s student debt!

I give a fuck about the healthcare my wife, daughter, and every other woman in my family may or may not receive depending on the state they are in!

I could go on, but I am sure you get the point. Now let me tell you why I am supporting VP Harris.

She is the most qualified person to ever run for president. That’s’ a fact. I don’t care what side you are on your head is up your ass if you think differently. 

She has served as the 27^th District Attorney of San Francisco, the 32nd Attorney General of California, as U.S. Senator from California, and the 49th Vice President of the United States.

She has actual policies the other person has concepts.

And to be honest unlike that other person she gives a damn about people and what happens to them.

From one Black man to another...

I don’t want to hear shit from some of you Black men who are whining about voting for a woman either. 

Many of us were raised by women and are used to seeing women in authority. You listened to your mother, auntie, grandma all your life and now you have problem voting for a woman?

Get the fuck outta here!

Brothas voting for a woman does not make you weak, as a matter-of-fact VP Harris and other Black women need our strength right now. They need us to have their back and to be there beside them as they work to make VP Harris the next president.

We need to be shouldering more of the weight! God gave us broader shoulders for a reason so stop whining and let’s help our women carry this weight! Let's carry VP Kamala Harris to victory in November!

So, what’s up? We doing this shit or what?

I’m voting for VP Harris; you can vote for the clown but don’t cry when you get a circus.

'Dear America, A Letter From Black Women' Documentary Explores Impact of Black Women in American Politics

Project Ready, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowerment through civic engagement, announces a national tour for "Dear America, A Letter From Black Women" - a feature film that highlights the role of Black women in American politics. The documentary is part of The Dear America Project, a movement to mobilize Black women and allies across the nation and encourage their participation in the election process.

Trailer For 'Dear America, A Letter From Black Women'

"In this historic moment - when a Black woman is running for president - the story of 'Dear America' and the role of Black women in politics is more relevant and important than ever," said Shennell Barnes-McCloud, CEO, Project Ready. "This film not only amplifies silenced voices but also serves as a call to action to mobilize our community and participate in the civic process by using democracy as a tool to empower and uplift."

This documentary film and social impact campaign shine a light on the untold stories of Black women and explore their pivotal role in shaping the nation's political history. From scholars to activists, the film spotlights diverse voices of Black women as they work to defend their rights and the future of American democracy in the face of rising threats. The film features interviews with Black activists, scholars and changemakers, including Hill Harper, Dr. Martin Luther King III, Andrea Waters King, LaTosha Brown, and Lindsey Granger.

As part of the tour, the Dear America project is working with partners to secure a pledge to vote from 100,000 Black women across the country.

The 'Dear America' A Letter From Black Women short film tour will make stops in Chappaqua, New York; Durham, North Carolina; Newark, New Jersey; Atlanta, Georgia; Savannah, Georgia; New York, New York; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and other cities to be announced shortly. To RSVP for a showing, please click here.

About Project Ready
Project Ready works to close the opportunity gaps and improve life outcomes by powering communities through civic engagement. First started in 2018 as a grassroots advocacy organization to increase voter turnout, Project Ready has since expanded its focus to include issues related to social justice, public health, and educational inequities. Visit https://www.projectreadynj.org/.

About Dear America, A Letter from Black Women
In a world where the voices of Black women have often been marginalized and silenced, "Dear America, A Letter from Black Women" is a powerful call to action and a testament to the enduring strength and resilience of Black women. This documentary film and social impact campaign shines a light on the untold stories of Black women, from their centuries-long battle for democracy to their continued fight against the rising threats to the future of our nation. The "Dear America" project is about more than just a film – it's a movement. It's about Black women rising up, claiming their rightful place at the forefront of the struggle for justice and equality, and demanding a future that reflects their values, their strength, and their unwavering determination. This election season, the "Dear America" project is mobilizing Black women and allies across the nation to not just vote, but to take a stand.

Police Leaders for Community Safety Endorses Kamala Harris for President

Police Leaders for Community Safety, a nonpartisan organization of law enforcement leaders from across the nation, today announced its endorsement of Kamala Harris for President. 

“This endorsement reflects Vice President Harris’ track record and unwavering commitment to public safety and the rule of law,” said Sue Riseling, Chair of Police Leaders for Community Safety.  “As police leaders who have led law enforcement agencies and the major national law enforcement leadership groups, we know first-hand what it will take to make our communities safer – and that includes having Kamala Harris as our next President,” Riseling added.

“Vice President Harris spent her prosecutorial career protecting people, supporting victims and holding accountable those who have harmed others and betrayed the public trust. As a lawmaker, she has fought hard for the critical law enforcement-backed policies needed to fight crime and protect the public,” said Police Leaders for Community Safety Board member David Mahoney, former Sheriff of Dane County, WI and past President of the National Sheriffs’ Association.

“Too many politicians call themselves tough on crime and say they support law enforcement but then don’t have the courage to do what is right to keep us safe,” said  Board Vice Chair Rick Myers, who has been a police chief in eight communities in multiple states, including Wisconsin and Michigan. “It is unacceptable that gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children and teens. We need a leader who will protect both the 2nd Amendment and our nation from the scourge of gun violence, and that leader is Kamala Harris.” 

“This election will decide the direction of our country on policies critical to the safety of Americans and the health of our democracy,” said Cynthia Herriott, who served as Police Chief in Rochester, NY and on the Board of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). “Kamala Harris is someone who stands up to special interests and we can count on her to do the hard work of keeping our communities safe.”

Led by a diverse group of prominent police professionals – who have been at the helm of the major national law enforcement leadership groups – the organization champions policies to make communities and the people in them safer, improve and evolve policing, and safeguard the rule of law.

Police Leaders for Community Safety is the only national police leadership organization that endorses candidates for political office, and this is the group’s first endorsement. This and future endorsements will be based on candidates’ alignment on issues vital to law enforcement, including policies to make our communities safer, resources for federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement, support for improving and evolving policing, and commitment to safeguarding the rule of law and protecting public processes. 

About Police Leaders for Community Safety: Police Leaders for Community Safety is a nonpartisan national advocacy organization (501(c)4) formed by prominent law enforcement leaders to promote policies and public investments that make our communities safer, improve the policing profession, protect public processes, and preserve human dignity.