“Obama is a Hollow Prize for African Americans” Says Black Scholar Fredrick Harris
“One day the question will be asked–years if not decades from now–whether the sacrifices of previous generations were worth the rise of a ‘race-neutral’
black president, whose ascendancy was made possible by their efforts,” writes Fredrick Harris in “The Price of the Ticket,” his new book.
It’s a stunning indictment considering that African-Americans are President Obama’s strongest supporters. But Harris, a professor at Columbia University, believes African Americans will come to regret their unyielding devotion to President Obama.
“As it stands now, the price has not yet proven its worth in sacrifice, to the memory of those lost in battle nor for those who still sit at the very bottom of society, still believing and hoping in the possibilities of change,” writes Harris.
In his book, Harris notes several examples of where Obama could’ve weighed in on black issues, but didn’t.
“While Obama has repeatedly told black leaders and black voters to be patient with the slow pace of change regarding his economic policies, Obama vowed to ‘never counsel patience’ regarding the LGBT community,” he writes.
He also mocks Obama for things like the White House Black History Month web page, which he says demonstrates that Obama is more about personality than substance.
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What has Frederick Harris done to improve the quality of life for black ppl. I get so tired of these mean-spirited, rock throwing, barrel of crab a*s n****s! You think Mitt Romney is going to do something for your black a***s?
Harris says Obama is a ‘hollow prize’ for African Americans, well If Romney is elected he will be a ‘set back prize’ for Africans Americans as well as anyone else who are not in the middle(what is left of it)to the upper affluent class here in America. I can honestly count the on one hand the number of Republicans that i have ever seen to have the best interest of black Americans on their agenda, so is it with Romney, if elected has stated policies that will bring the lower class to it’s knees and thats no joke.
why are so many of people trying to speak for all black people when they make a statement or write an article about obama?
to all of the edcuated fools, please refrain from using “african americans” in your titles (unless you have research from a survey to support your claims) when you write your articles.
to keep it simple for you manipulating idiots i.e. boyce, yvette etc….it should read (in my personal opinion) in which nobody gives a c**p about!
In his book, Harris notes several examples of where Obama could’ve weighed in on black issues, but didn’t.
Like most of these intellectual pimps, this negro is no different…will say anything to sell books…while selling out!
Never heard of this crab, i’m sure fox news already have him scheduled on the hannity and o’reilly show.
boyce, i see you’re working overtime to find and promote any black person who is willing to attack obama publicly.
i only ask that you find someone with at least a little noriety. this guy is just a regular, everyday, unknown educated fool that you’re trying to present on ybw as someone who is respected and known in the black community.
i would be have been more impressed if you would have posted an article on a statement from pookie and ray ray from the barber shop!
as usual, brotha you need to stop!
Why are black people so offended when it comes to the facts about this sellout President. Your black a***s don’t have to wait for Rommey to bring you down, we are already their. How much lower can we go. Truth of the matter, Obama can’t govern. He has not supported the black community. You n*****s don’t understand the power of your vote. Would you take money to Wal-mart and give it to the clerk without receiving something in return. Where are you n****s get all of these maniac ideals and loving a President who has’nt thought about you since getting your vote. His Presidency is a failure..so is the black community.
You are the stupidiest n****r of all. You don’t know s**t about what you’re talking about. It’s n*****s like you that set on your a***s all day complaining about what you aint got and what somebody aint giving you. You don’t know s**t about politics and less about what a President is supposed to do. The Black vote aint never been s**t but just that, a vote. If every Black in America voted it still would get s**t changed. Wake up fool. Where was your a*s when Bush was and the rest of those clowns were running things. What did they give you? For all you stupid n*****s out there complaining about Obama, you don’t know s**t but what some other dumb n****r has said.
” whose ascendancy was made possible by their efforts,”
Is he suggesting that Blacks would have been better off if they had stayed home and not voted, or is he saying they should have voted for McCain? If any Black person voted for Barack Obama hoping that if he became President he would wave some magic wand as soon as he got in the White House and all the problems of Blacks people would be magically wiped away, then they shouldn’t be allowed to vote period. How stupid. It’s equally stupid to think that somehow we are supposed to be rewarded because we went out to vote. Furthermore, I don’t recall any promise that Barack Obama made to Black people while campaigning that he’s broken. This type of thinking is at the root of why Black people are in the position we’re in. Expecting somebody else to fix our problems when it’s totally our own responsibility.
Perhaps we could trade for Jacob Zuma. Yes we could have a Head of State exchange program sponsered by The African Union.
To be published is the ultimate goal of all PhD’s.
Wow, Black professors with PhD all writing trash about President Obama! I wonder why these folks have axes to grind against the president and for what reason? I find it incredible for US to be hateful against one another as we do.
There see to be minimal celebration from Black academia towards President Obama for reasons beyond my comprehension. I wonder where those folks were before President Obama took office and how many books and vile statements have they made about other presidents who do not look like President Obama??
I wonder why they hypocrites are so busy trying to destroy President Obama??!!
Because it’s what n*****s do and have always done.
Wow, Black professors with PhD all writing trash about President Obama! I wonder why these folks have axes to grind against the president and for what reason? I find it incredible for US to be hateful against one another as we do.
There see to be minimal celebration from Black academia towards President Obama for reasons beyond my comprehension. I wonder where those folks were before President Obama took office and how many books and vile statements have they made about other presidents who do not look like President Obama??
I wonder why they hypocrites are so busy trying to destroy President Obama??!!
Consistent with their MO, the Obamaphiles on board, with their cerebral balance spinning out of control, attack the analyst without challenging his analysis.
[They are his most unified and ardent supporters, but now some blacks are questioning whether it was worth making a “race-neutral” president the first African-American in the Oval Office since they’ve received far less attention than other key constituencies such as gays.] – Dr.Harris
“And as long as I have the privilege of being your President, I promise you, you won’t just have a friend in the White House, you will have a fellow advocate for an America where no matter what you look like or where you come from or who you love, you can dream big dreams and dream as openly as you want.” – President Obama speaking at the White House Gay Pride reception
So homosexuals have an advocate for their causes in the White House? What do Afrikan Americans have?
Consistent with their MO, the Obamaphiles on board, with their cerebral balance spinning out of control, attack the analyst without challenging his analysis.
[They are his most unified and ardent supporters, but now some blacks are questioning whether it was worth making a “race-neutral” president the first African-American in the Oval Office since they’ve received far less attention than other key constituencies such as gays.] – Dr.Harris
“And as long as I have the privilege of being your President, I promise you, you won’t just have a friend in the White House, you will have a fellow advocate for an America where no matter what you look like or where you come from or who you love, you can dream big dreams and dream as openly as you want.” – President Obama at the White House Gay Pride reception
So homosexuals have an open advocate for their issues in the White House. What do Afrikan Americans have? That’s the point Harris is making
Assumption and Presumption is the enemy of man. People, no debate, emotional out burst or name calling will align us with the truth regarding the President’s effective efforts for assisting Black folk. All we need to do is pull the official record of deeds completed in his administrative office from the Congressional Record. Let the record speak for itself. No debate, argument, emotional out burst necessary. Let the record speak……
Thank you Mukheru. Some way, some shape, and some form of debate has to be allowed within our community for those that don’t think like the masses without the masses putting that voice down. The point that Dr. Harris is making is that we will one day look back at this presidency and see that the “change” that we were supporting as black people didn’t happen under President Obama’s watch; not fiscally, financially, nor culturally. We need to look pass skin color and our absolute support of a person that has not put black peoples agenda’s on his priority list. And no, this conversation has nothing to do with other presidents or potential presidents. We can make an honest assessment of what is and is not from this presidency. As Jakada states above, let the record speak for itself. Especially since this was to be the most transparent presidency in our nations history. Let the record speak.
Will somebody please tell me what the F…k kind of change you were looking for or expecting. Tell me just one thing that the President could have done, should have done to make you n*****s happy.
The Obama Score Card
Israel Lobby to increase Mideast War Action 100
Gay Community 100
Latin Cummnity 100
White Community Stimulus Spending 100
Wall Street Banks 100
Health Ins. to increase client roll 100
Wealthy Tax-Cut Extention 100
Mortage Remodification advantage Whites 100
Blacks 0