Black Conservatives to Gather in St. Louis
It was years ago that Clarence Thomas was attacked by the Left for being an Uncle Tom–a black servant to the white Republican establishment. Thomas is no exception to the rule, other conservative blacks have been similarly attacked for, let’s say, wandering off the liberal plantation.
The practice culminated in 2009 when Kenneth Gladney was assaulted by black union activists at a health care Town Hall meeting. Gladney isn’t necessarily a conservative, mind you–he was just selling merchandise–but he was profiled as a Tea Party supporter and beaten for the extra indignity of being a race-traitor.
Because, to some, politics is all about race.
To combat the idea that politics ought to be subservient to skin color, the organizers of Move-On-Up–which may or may not draw inspiration from the Curtis Mayfield song of the same name–are hosting a gathering in St. Louis to showcase conservative ideals and leaders. Their 2011 conference, which will take place in St. Louis from August 12 to 14, promises attendees the “unique opportunity to meet and talk with other people that share your concerns and beliefs.” This is important when so many seek to isolate conservatives blacks, but their numbers are apparently growing–at least 32 blacks ran for Congress in 2010 as Republicans!
The conference offers panel discussions on the economy, health care reform, immigration and education and will include an address by Rep. Allen West (R-FL).
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