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Opinion: It’s time to end the disrespect toward high-profile Black women leaders
Chicago Sin-Times ^ | January 14, 2022 | By Ald. Roderick T. Sawyer, Others

Posted on 01/14/2022 8:12:05 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

Countless news reports during the past year have bemoaned the increasing hostility people are expressing towards each other in their everyday interactions. We have seen this lack of civility and respect come to a boil locally as well, especially towards Black women.

This past week, Chicago Teacher’s Union President Jesse Sharkey said Mayor Lori Lightfoot was “relentlessly stupid” in her positions during negotiations of the dispute between the Chicago Public Schools and CTU.

We see this at the national level too.

No vice president in American history has endured more ferocious criticism than Vice President Kamala Harris. President Biden has said Harris has his full confidence, and he has given her high-profile assignments. Yet she has faced constant behind-the-scenes gossip, including stories about staff members resigning, and negative anecdotes from sources who won’t speak on the record.

In all of these instances, the common thread is that Black women are constantly challenged. They have had their intelligence, leadership, or commitments questioned, as if there is nothing they can do that is right.

This disrespectful behavior is especially disheartening as we continue to battle a pandemic that has disproportionately harmed communities of color.

It’s time to do better and that should start with Black women. Let’s listen to them more, respect their views, and change the discourse in this country for the better.

(Excerpt) Read more at chicago.suntimes.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: blackwomen; eugenesawyer; gobacktotheghetto; journalism; lorilightfoot; media; press; race; respect; rodericksawyer
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1 posted on 01/14/2022 8:12:05 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

When these leftists harpies stop acting like arrogant mafia dons then maybe, otherwise never.


2 posted on 01/14/2022 8:13:41 AM PST by WMarshal ("Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither.")
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Respect is earned...so is disrespect.


3 posted on 01/14/2022 8:13:49 AM PST by T.B. Yoits
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Or not.


4 posted on 01/14/2022 8:14:44 AM PST by Jeff Chandler (THE ISSUE IS NEVER THE ISSUE. THE REVOLUTION IS THE ISSUE.)
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5 posted on 01/14/2022 8:15:16 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

It’s their policies, not their color.


6 posted on 01/14/2022 8:15:31 AM PST by robel
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7 posted on 01/14/2022 8:15:42 AM PST by Fido969 (45 is Superman!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

When one deserves respect we’ll give it. Currently all the Dems give us are women who are bad cartoon characters.


8 posted on 01/14/2022 8:15:56 AM PST by Hillarys Gate Cult
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

It has nothing to do with sex or color. They earn the disrespect just like men do, and if they can’t take the heat, they can exit the kitchen.


9 posted on 01/14/2022 8:15:57 AM PST by Cecily
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Chicago Sin-Times

Excellent!

10 posted on 01/14/2022 8:16:30 AM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: robel

Oh please they boldly cheated the election and it certainly hasn’t injured their self esteem.


11 posted on 01/14/2022 8:16:57 AM PST by Cowgirl
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Kamal isn’t Black.

But it’s nice to know they are going to back off on their Leftist attacks against Candace Owens and Condoleezza Rice.


12 posted on 01/14/2022 8:17:06 AM PST by Dead Corpse (A Psalm in napalm...)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Lori Lightfoot is a walking troll doll and Kamala Harris is a silly prostitute who got lucky.

Oops! I wasn’t supposed to say that. It’s disrespectful. I guess I can forget about being hired by the Chicago Sun-Times.


13 posted on 01/14/2022 8:17:09 AM PST by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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14 posted on 01/14/2022 8:17:21 AM PST by Seruzawa ("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“Relentlessly stupid” is a pretty good description of Chicago Mayor Leadfoot.


15 posted on 01/14/2022 8:17:38 AM PST by Little Ray (Civilization runs on a narrow margin. What sustains it is not magic, but hard work. )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Nobody treats black women worse than....black men.


16 posted on 01/14/2022 8:17:49 AM PST by BookmanTheJanitor
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“They have had their intelligence, leadership, or commitments questioned, as if there is nothing they can do that is right.”

Maybe they should try doing something right.

Just a thought.

L


17 posted on 01/14/2022 8:18:10 AM PST by Lurker (Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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Chicago Teacher’s Union President Jesse Sharkey said Mayor Lori Lightfoot was “relentlessly stupid”

I happen to agree.....................

18 posted on 01/14/2022 8:19:24 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
By Ald. Roderick T. Sawyer, Others

You misspelled "Udders".

19 posted on 01/14/2022 8:19:26 AM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Define “leader”.


20 posted on 01/14/2022 8:20:13 AM PST by cuban leaf (My prediction: Harris is Spiro Agnew. We'll soon see who becomes Gerald Ford, and our next prez.)
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