Again, I think the media contributes heavily to that problem - when a diversity of black opinions isn't presented - and when people continually hear that black people tend to vote 90% Democratic, I think people who aren't around many black people tend to think they all think alike.
IMO, the best thing is to not assume that a black person accepts any particular person as a leader unless he or she sends a clear signal that it is so.
You're correct of course.
I think [Condi Rice] should do what Colin Powell has done and seek/accept speaking engagements in the schools.
That's a great idea! I wonder if she'd come if she were invited?? (I intend to find out if our school will invite her!)