Congressional Black Caucus Decides to Push For Immigration Reform, Reversing Its Previous Position
During previous debates on immigration reform, the Congressional Black Caucus remained quiet, mostly because some African-Americans believe that
immigrants drive down wages. Now, however, the CBC is reportedly reversing its initial position position and joining the push for immigration reform.
“Immigration reform will be one of our top three priorities this year,” Ayofemi Kirby, the caucus’ communications director, told right wing blog The Daily Caller on Wednesday.
The CBC is also attempting to protect the “Diversity Visa”, saying getting rid of the visa would “lower the number of [black] immigrants from countries who already have low numbers of immigrants … [in the United States], especially sub-Sahara and Africa”
When asked about low wage immigrants, Kirby was less forthcoming.
The CBC will also “be looking at [immigration’s] impact on low-income communities,” she said.
During the previous debate on immigration, some African-American opposed immigration reform because immigrants are often considered competition for blue collar jobs. Given that the unemployment rate for African-Americans is 14 percent, it is somewhat curious that the CBC has reversed course on the issue.
“The country’s back to pretty much where it was when this president started [in 2009]. … White people in this country are doing a bit better [and] black people are doing far worse,” Ben Jealous, the president of the NAACP, told NBC on Jan. 27.
The competition for jobs will likely increase if immigration reform is passed. But African-American and Latino politicians are trying to find solutions which serve both demographics, as opposed to allowing the GOP to divide two of the most important factions under the Democratic umbrella.
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This is a call for all African-Americans now. I am asking all African-Americans to e-mail President Obama to appoint Jesse Jackson, Sr., to head a federal agency – such as Secretary of Interior. Jackson is known all over the country for his knack to bring warring parties together. Jesse can be instrumental to bring senses to residents in big cities such as Chicago, Milwaukee, LA to stop killing one another. Let’s start this campaign – E-mail President Obama to appoint Jesse as Secretary of Interior. I will e-mail President Obama now. I will also e-mail NAACP President and Al Sharpton to talk to President Obama to appoint Jesse Jackson for this particular position. We love Jesse Jackson.
Pastori Balele
This is a very big mistake. The Illegals do not like nor respect black people, the ones already here are taking the job’s.
They are bankrupting the safety net that we have been the recipient of, (no their is not enough to go around), 25 million new people on the rolls, you had better get real.
The final thing is” La Raza”, it means “the Race”, they do not want to be Americans, they want America back, and will do it by shear numbers!
The CBC is like most blacks, they don’t have the knowledge to make good decision’s!
The support is very wrong, and they would not do it for us, check how the mayor of LA treats the black community verses the Chicano community!
Many times, Pres. Obama has to address problems that are a drag on the economy — not because it is his favorite thing to do…..which this IMMIGRATION PROBLEM is. Although the economy is slowly getting better…it is still weak.
There is a big problem for farmers who want to have a “work permit” or some kind of documentation for the people who pick the crops. Some farmers lost tons of money because of the harsh laws put in place by Alabama, AZ and other places — causing the agriculture workers to leave the state. Tons of food has gone to waste….rotting in the fields.
The cost of dealing with thousands and thousands of Court hearings for all of the undocumented people who get caught is extremely high. And then there is the cost for all the people who work in the offices processing the paperwork, etc.
Not every issue is based upon just “race.”
I, like many other Black people here in America I suspect, have stayed relatively quiet on this issue; as I wanted to know exactly how I, personally, feel about this issue of ‘illegal’ immigration. Upon doing research, interacting with Latinos and others on a daily basis, and using what I know to be true about how the majority of Latinos (particularly, Mexicans) really feel about Blacks (and how they widely openly expressed these sentiments in words, treatment and actions against Black people PRIOR to their realizing that they need us to ‘stay quiet’ on this issue)…it became clear and evident what must be done. I, personally, am not racist and love and am open to learning about all different cultures – especially my own. I just wanted to get that statement out for any person who would give a knee-jerk reaction of playing the race card whenever someone says something that makes sense and/or goes against their own agenda.
Mexicans, in majority, do not really like Black people. They hate White people and will tolerate others, including Blacks, as long as they do not say or do anything that is contrary to their own agenda. I, honestly, had hoped that the what seemed like a truce of sorts b/t Blacks and Mexicans was a reality – afterall, what sane person would not prefer peace over war; however, it has become very clear to me that nothing has changed. Right now, Mexicans are being more quiet on their racist acts towards Blacks because they need Blacks to STAY QUIET.
Think about it: as long as Blacks stay quiet and do not rise up to save our country by marching in the streets, protest, email, fax, mail and call…those persons pushing the la raza agenda (of which Blacks are not included…so where are we exactly in this ‘new la raza world’ ((better ask yourself some real questions))…as long as no one sees people of all different colors marching down the streets of America to save our soverein., etc., the la raza marchers can continue to scream RACIST at the white people marching against their immoral actions against America and Americans. As long as the face of opposition remains white, they can demonize the message of those marching and stating what we really feel in our own hearts.
This is not a race or culture issue. This is a fight to save our country so that OUR children will have a country to inheirit without being seen and treated as the new 2nd class citizen, tolerated rather than embraced….and that they not hate us for NOT fighting for them. It is for the kids.
There is only one response: Black people we must rise up…we must march…we must show those making the decisions that we, too, are passionate about being here…and that we, too, won’t back down!
The loudest bird gets the worm, in this case. Fear not, it is only intimidation but you must be brave.
I voted commonsense. No one would listen to me and others asking the important questions! Obama doesn’t hate Black people, I believe his problem is that he loves power, I assess. The Mexican agenda is giving him more of what he loves – be it promise of future power or money. Sorry folks. When wisdom tried to speak to you…you refuse to listen, rather clinging to the false belief that a rich Black man would care about the interests of his people as a whole.
However…we do have one more card to play. Obama is pushing certain issues that are causing Americans of all colors and standing to begin to rise up and ready themselves to fight for their ‘rights’. Furhermore, the issue that is the hotspot of the American people….our rights to bear arms.
Folks, if our President continues down this path, he will be impeached; barring support from the Black community. One of the main reasons that Obama has not been impeached as of yet is who is in place to potentially block this action AND the others who could push it through (majority, I might add) are cowards and who do not know exactly ‘how’ Black people will react to any actions in this direction.
Black people. I’m afraid, Obama does not respect Black people and, in our blind support of his actions that affect us directly, he never will do anything for us that affects us, directly, specifically and by name! So, what do we do?
Let’s do like the mexicans (the ones pushing the illegal immigration la raza agenda)! Hey, they copied us on a lot of things in how to do these things. Copy success, right? What those pushing the illegal immigration agenda are doing right is that they are organized and utilize modern technology to push their agenda efficiently. Furthermore, they don’t ask for general, pie in the sky, things…they gave our dear President specific, clear cut things that they wanted him to do. What have those speaking for us done? Fix our high rate of unemployment…elimate high crime in our communities…etc….”ERr, excuse me….” all of our demands are ‘pie in the sky’ requests that have no clear cut demand. Well, let’s do this Black people. In exchange for our further support when they start to really impeach him….let’s demand that he EXECUTIVE ORDER our 40 Acres and a mule! (Ok…get your laughs out, people) Now, we ALLLLL know that there are just too many Black people in this country and not enough free, unclaimed land, to give each one of us 40 Acres (maybe the mule though)….So, we will accept a lump sum of $50k per qualifying Black person, with small cottage-industry business training and/or investment mentorship in lieu of the 40 acres. Now, Black people when you get your check don’t go run down to the nearest mall or, God forbid, swapmeet and spend all your cash! NOOOOO! Partner with another Black person and open up a Subway, or a corner liquor store/convenience store – you konw something viable that will work towards uplifiting yourselves and your community and those to follow by example.
Sounds real crazy, right? Hey, President Clinton already acknowledged the ‘wrongdoing’ publicly, now we just need a President to make reparations for the wrongdoing…just as has been done for the Chinese Americans…the Native Americans..the Mexicans (yep, do your research)….many others.
Crazy is as crazy does…Thank you for this compliment. Crazy people change the world, is my personal belief.
My fellow Black people…we have been betrayed. I, personally voted commonsense; however, I know that many, many of you (although, in your guts you knew that you were not making the right decision for yourselves and feared the alternative)…We are and have been taken advantage of and discarded like an old wife in many cases.
We have two options:
1. Get the President’s attention by switching our votes from Democrat (I’m Independent) to Republican (hard to think of, I know, but the right is hungry for a large constituency boost and we have those voting numbers) so maybe we will be shown some appreciation.
2. March with our fellow Americans (in the streets, on the web and phones, etc.) against this invasion (sorry folks, this is, in fact, an invasion and we (like most Americans) got caught asleep and with our pants down; however, it is not too late.
The end results will be directly affected by who, what side, seems to want it he most! In this case, the loudest bird WILL get the worm.
Stand up, rise up and fight for your kids and the generations to come. Now, is the time.
When a woman makes herself too easy or too available to a man and he knows he can do ‘anything and everything’ he wants to and against her…does he respect her? Does he care about her ‘feelings’? Does he really, trully, care about what happens to her? No.
Back people we (or those who follow blindly without making any demands in return for your loyalty) have become that ‘old reliable’ to our dear President and the ENTIRE Democratic party.
Stop being used. Determine what our community needs, specifically! Come up with specific things that can be done to accomplish these goals and START MAKING DEMANDS of our politicians….otherwise, walk your vote to another party.
It’s all a game to these politicians, people You had better start playing to win! I, and the Blacks now waking up who feel the same way and are trying to wake up the rest of you…can NOT do it alone.