Republican National Convention night 1: ‘America is not a racist country’

MILWAUKEE — After Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene took the stage on night one of the Republican National Convention the next three speakers were all Black men. Current Lt. Governor of North Carolina Mark Robinson, Texas Congressman Wesley Hunt, and Congressman John James of Michigan’s 10th District all spoke about their personal stories, the importance of voting this November, and why former United States President Donald J. Trump is the best choice for president.Robinson, the first Black Lt. governor in the history of North Carolina, led things off by telling a story about growing up poor as the ninth of 10 children in North Carolina. “There is hope and I’m living proof,” said Robinson, who is running for a gubernatorial campaign for his state’s seat this fall. Robinson went on to say the country’s economics were better during the first Trump administration and that Republican voters have to help put him back in office this November. “Under President Trump the American dream was alive and well,” he said. “This November lets select the Braveheart of our time, Donald J. Trump.” Robinson was followed by Texas Congressman Wesley Hunt, who was one of the politicians that attended the barbershop small business...