I was so proud to be in attendance last year at the State of the Black Union (SOBU). It is a very powerful event. Last year many of the attendees were very critical of Sen. Obama for not attending the conference. I was with them. Then I though a little bit more about it. It was the same day Obama declared his candidacy for the Presidential nomination. It was also around Abraham Lincoln's birthday celebration in Illinois. This was the perfect opportunity for him to announce he's running for President of the US. Now if he simply wanted to be the premier leader within the Afro-American community he should've been there. Obama needed to show he is a leader amongst all Americans; Black, White, Puerto Rican and Asian.
Well this year Tavis is back at it. He is upset that Obama will not put a hold on his campaigning to go the Nawlins (New Orleans) to participate in this year’s SOBU. I personally agree with Obama. It could prove detrimental if he doesn't present himself to those still to vote. The people of Louisiana already showed their overwhelming support to Obama. He needs to focus on TX, OH & WI.
Hillary has confirmed that she will be in attendance. She has something to prove to Afro-Americans. Once her family was adored within our community and that is no longer the case. Obama needs to gain the support of all Americans because he is already fighting out of a hole.
Obama offered his wife to attend in his place. That would be a welcomed site. We have already seen plenty of Bill Clinton this season. Why not compare the entire team. The Clintons showed that the role of the 1st mate might be more than throwing dinner parties, so we should at least know what we're getting from both Obamas. The black mother is the foundation so let's spotlight Michelle.
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