A. Peter Bailey: The Congressional Black Caucus and what Black folks must do

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—One of the most valuable contributions of the 2024 Annual Legislative Conference hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is providing an opportunity for several thousand Black folks from the United States of North America, South America, Africa, Europe and Asia, to meet, talk, listen and sometimes debate about issues that affect our lives. A subject that was frequently talked about was the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election in which a woman of African descent was believed by many to possibly be this country’s first woman president. When my basic position was asked about that subject, I stated that I will be voting against Donald Trump. It’s important to remember that he is not new on the American political scene. White males like Donald Trump, who is supported by overt and covert White supremacists and colored people of African descent, have been running this country since it was officially launched in 1776. A. PETER BAILEY One of the most well attended forums was one of which a Black historian delivered a serious speech about the real history of this country, a history that is not taught in most American junior high schools, high schools, colleges and universities. For example, one...