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Are Whitewashed Black Conservatives Becoming the Right's New Political Charlatans?

2/11/2019

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Back in 2016, when I first expressed my support of Donald Trump, my Black audience nearly died.

Many on Facebook knew of my educational and work background, and how I spent a large portion of my teaching career fighting against racial discrimination at the public school I once worked.

Coming forth as a Trump supporter seemed so out of place.

And the more I voiced my allegiance to the Trump campaign, the more my Black followers found me to be that type of coon who tap-danced for the White audience.

I'm happy to say that a couple years later, such remarks are practically non-existent, mostly because I have proven I'm not beholden to anyone.

I have shown that I'm willing to support Trump on some issues while rejecting some of his policies that I know will eventually work against Black Americans in the future (i.e. the First Step Act).

Yet, this isn't true of nearly all mainstream Black Conservative Influencers we see today.

In other words, you will NEVER hear certain Black Conservatives say anything negative about Trump or his policies, because they are more loyal to politics rather than humanity (or reality, for that matter).

And we have to ask ourselves why this is so.

Has the Right hired its own version of Black political charlatans, and is this why so many Black Americans want nothing to do with Republicans and the modern conservative movement?

Why aren't some Black Conservatives speaking about issues that are important to Black Americans while presenting conservative solutions?

Why are Black Conservatives more comfortable speaking about the ills of our communities with audiences that look nothing like us?

Why are these mainstream Black Conservatives unwilling to sit down with Black media outlets to engage in real discourses?

I explore this topic and more in today's post.

"Al Sharpton Does Nothing for the Black Community"

Earlier this morning, as I prepared to construct this article, I called my Love to get his personal take on the topic I was to address in this post. (By the way, my beloved reader, I am in love with someone. I will tell you about him soon.)

I wanted to know his perspective regarding Black Conservatives who typically make their commentary to predominantly all-White audiences, these same individuals who make statements such as "Al Sharpton does nothing for Black people." His perception was enlightening.

Now, just to give some context, Love considers himself moderate and independent in his politics. He's a Believer with strong, positive views regarding much of the same values conservatives have as a whole. He's incredibly successful in business, a pillar within his community, and a strong advocate for social justice.

I briefly shared with him that with today's Black Conservative Influencers, one of the major buzz phrases centers on us talking about the ways certain Black leaders are doing nothing for Black Americans.

The following video from Black Conservative, Leo Dunson, is one such example.
To paraphrase Love's remarks, he had this to say: "I hope Black Conservatives never find themselves in a place where they need someone like Al Sharpton, because Sean Hannity will not be there for them."

For the most part, Sharpton is disliked for what many consider his incessant race baiting. Without question, Sharpton has made mistakes in his political career, some of which he has admitted to. But the things he has done correctly is what persuades Black people not to disregard him.

Consider the work he's accomplished within his organization, the National Action Network. According to their website,
National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with chapters throughout the entire United States. Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, criminal record, economic status, gender, gender expression, or sexuality.

"The right to equal justice under the law should not be conditional or based upon a person’s color or economic status. Over the last two decades NAN has been in the vanguard of the movement to bring such equality to every community that has been unfairly treated. Using the principles of non-violent direct action and civil disobedience NAN has helped to level the field and ensure a measure of justice for those who would abuse their status or seek to dispense justice based upon race or other illegal factors. Racial profiling, stop and frisk policing and police brutality were standard practice in many communities just over 20 years ago. Many of the anti-racial profiling laws on the books today are a direct result of NAN’s commitment to the principles and practices of Dr. King and the tradition of non-violent engagement. Through its advocacy, NAN continues to impact public policy and ensure that government itself is held accountable to the law.

"NAN has been at the forefront of the fight to uphold police accountability, advocating locally and nationally. We successfully worked with the Governor of New York to pass an executive order to require a special prosecutor to be appointed in every case of a police shooting of an unarmed person. We brought that policy nationwide with the Ida B. Wells campaign, which kicked off in California in 2017. We also have worked with the police on local New York issues such as fare evasion, body cameras, and the Right to Know Act.

"NAN has led the fight against police misconduct and other injustices by ensuring that those whose rights are violated are brought to justice. NAN's efforts were on display in response to events involving the police sodomy of Abner Louima; the police killings of Amadou Diallo, Sean Bell, Ramarley Graham, and Eric Garner among others; and the killing of Trayvon Martin by a neighborhood “watchman.” We also offer legal assistance through Legal Night and referrals to clients through our Crisis Intake and National Crisis Center, headquartered at our House of Justice in Harlem." (Source)
Al Sharpton was also influential in drawing national attention to the brutal murder of Walter Scott, who was shot multiples times in the back by former South Carolina police officer, Michael Slager.
Black Conservatives can say what they want about Sharpton, but one thing is for sure: he has a mission. He has a clear assignment. And he is executing his purpose with all diligence.

Here's the problem: For Black Americans, our stories rarely if ever receive the kind of national attention that comes to other ethnic groups.

Take, for example, the stories of missing women in the United States. In a New York Times article entitled, "The Case of the Missing Girl," the author highlights this:

"In 2017, Sheryl Gay Stolberg, a New York Times correspondent based in Washington, wrote about how at-risk youths, who are disproportionately black and brown, 'are often ignored by public officials and the news media,' even though roughly 35 percent of missing children in the United States are black, and about 20 percent are Latino." (Source)

To summarize her argument, media readily fail to give adequate attention to stories involving Black or Brown people...

That is until people like Al Sharpton enter the scene.

When it comes to the Black community, Sharpton's high-profile media presence commands the attention of all major news networks; and when any Black person is unjustly mistreated, Sharpton provides a way for that person's story to get the attention and justice needed.

Such efforts is a far cry from what today's young Black Conservatives argue as Sharpton "having done nothing for Black people."

Black People Reject Black Conservative Voices because Black Conservative Voices Reject Their Heroes

Let me be clear: There are many wrong instances we can point to with regards to Sharpton and other leaders within the Black population.

But where most Black Conservatives get it wrong is when we attempt to downplay the courageous, and quite often life-changing, contributions some Black leaders have given to the cause of racial justice.

Each time Black Conservatives make blanketed statements about people like Colin Kaepernick, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, and many others, what we essentially say is, "Black people, we really don't care that your father or son was unjustly murdered by the police. We're sorry you feel that way, but get over it, because that man should have never been in that situation."

In essence, we have lost what it means to have compassion and empathy for people, for the very people Black Conservatives claim to be saving from the evil Democrats.

Such rhetoric is wholly rejected by many Black Americans, because when push comes to shove, if a Black man or woman is unjustly treated, that person won't call upon Leo Dunson or Brandon Tatum or Anthony Brian Logan.

That person will be asking for the Al Sharptons or the Jesse Jacksons, who have a track record of bringing justice to Black people.

This is why Black Americans won't  give up on people like them. This is why so many see such leaders as heroes to the cause.

This is why Black Americans consider Black Conservatives coons and uncle Toms, because they don't see us on the front lines, fighting for the causes Black Americans hold dear.

There's a Need for Healthy Balance of Political Activism among Black Americans

One plants, another waters.

So often, it seems as though there is competition among Black leaders to gain the attention and support of the entire Black American population.

Whenever we make statements like, "So-and-so does nothing for Black people," what we are saying is, "That person is no good, come follow me," even when such assertions are not based in fact.

But there is a need for a healthy balance of political activism.

The same popular Black Conservative Influencers who throw shade at the likes of Sharpton are the same ones who fail to provide little if any community work within Black neighborhoods.

I remember one time, a critic of mine asked me, "What have you done for Black people, Felecia?"

Of course, he didn't know my track record of working within the school system and striving to dismantle the ongoing discrimination within its disciplinary departments.

When I shared that with him, he backed away from his criticism, because I had proven my unyielding desire to empower others.

And this is what other Black Conservatives must be willing to do if we want our message to be taken seriously by others.

This doesn't mean we have to entertain every story that comes across as racist. Obviously, use discretion. Study the facts. Analyze data.

But when there are actual incidents of injustices, we ought not discredit such stories simply because it might anger the conservative base.

For Black Conservatives, if the base is unwilling to help other Black people, then at minimum Black Conservatives must be willing to help our own, including addressing racial issues when they are present.

Black Conservatism Must Become a New Norm

Since the emergence of Candace Owens, the Right has witnessed a total embrace of its own version of identity politics.

I shared my recent criticism on Owens and her version of this "Blexit" in a previous article; but what I did not address entirely is where she may have gotten it right, despite her recent racist actions.

Here's what I mean:

Black Conservatives are in a different segment of the general conservative movement. While we may be similar with other Conservatives in our views related to economics (pro-capitalism) and even spirituality (pro-Christianity), the social aspect is where we differ from the base.

Black Conservatives like myself are fully cognizant of the social issues that are within our communities as well as the external issues that have affected Black Americans for centuries.

Black Conservatives like myself are much like the Civil Rights leaders of the 1960s who were willing to call out the racism in American society and politics while simultaneously addressing how we can fix the problems within our own communities.

But to the conservative base, such mixture of values is unwelcomed.

As a conservative, I can cry loud against the lies of the Left...but I better not challenge the hypocrisy of the Right.

As a conservative, I can't be pro-police and anti police brutality.

As a conservative, I can preach loudly about the overt racism of Democrats, but I had better keep quiet about the passive racism displayed from today's Republicans.

But such polar opposites are not based in reality; that's political fiction.

Black Conservatives should never feel we have to give up the cause of fighting for justice where it's needed simply because the general conservative base abhors such talk.

Why should we when history has proven Black Americans have a vastly unique experience in this country?

It is clear that a new form of conservative identity must emerge and essentially become a new norm, one in which Black Americans embrace conservative values (which we overwhelmingly do) AND one in which we are permitted to discuss issues and problems unique to our experience.

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​Felecia Killings is an Award-Winning Coach, Best-Selling Author, and CEO of The Felecia Killings Foundation. Since 2011, she's trained men and women to build virtual ministries using their powerful stories while helping them cultivate a strong leadership presence in the online space. She is the author of the best-selling compilation, the Conscious Conservative Book Collection, and her newest works, My Beloved Women's Ministry Book Collection, offered exclusively at The Felecia Killings Foundation. In addition, she oversees the company's book-publishing services. In 2022, she opened the door for rising leaders in her ministry and movement to have their books published on her national platform.

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