HEY PHILLY 2nd Time's a Charm: ELECT ANTHONY HARDY WILLIAMS MAYOR - DON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

Well, it's May 18, 2019 - 3 days away from the Mayoral Primary in Philadelphia, and I have to do a slight rewind to 4 years ago, in 2015, when Philadelphia shot itself in the foot by not electing Anthony Hardy Williams mayor.  It seemed that there was some sort of cognitive dissonance that occurred en masse, which caused those with basic intelligence to shift their support to former City Council Representative Jim Kenney - for no apparent reason. 

In fact, one of my close associates asked me to share his dismay and disdain for the outcome of the primary election of 2015, which, ironically, happened to have been on Malcolm X's Birthday.

I'm sharing it with you below:

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From: Zach Husser, Sr. (Deceased 11/05/2018)
Date: Thu, May 21, 2015 at 3:16 AM
Subject: Re: [ECLECTICALLY BLACK NEWS Blog] 

Philadelphia Mayoral Primary Election: The Best Man Didn't win, the Best Tactics Did

Dear Philadelphians,

During the primary election for Mayor of the City of Brotherly Love, many Black Voters voted for Jim Kenney over Anthony Hardy Williams. My question is why? What do you believe Mr. Kenney is going to do for the Black Community in Philly that Mr. Williams couldn't do better?

Take a look at http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/20/us/jim-kenney-wins-philadelphias-democratic-primary-for-mayor.html?_r=0 and you'll see the person many in the Black Community voted for. Sisters, why didn't you Vote for Mr. Williams? All of Philly is going to have to deal with the outcome of your voting. You gave Kenney 55% of the vote in Philly and that doesn't make sense to me. Will some one in Philly give me some facts and answers to my questions??

In the Interest of Voting in Our Own Self-Interest,

Brother Zach Husser, National Communications Advisor
Fathers in Education Campaign, Incorporated
www.fathersineducation.org

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From: Gloria Dulan-Wilson
To: issuesandsports
Sent: Wed, May 20, 2015 4:21 pm
Subject: [ECLECTICALLY BLACK NEWS Blog] 

Philadelphia Mayoral Primary Election: The Best Man Didn't win, the Best Tactics Did

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

In the spirit of good sportswomanship, I must first of all congratulate James Kenney for emerging victorious from the 6-candidate primary that took place yesterday, May 19 in Philadelphia.

Anthony Hardy Williams

 

 

Of course you know, if you read my blog, that I was in favor of Anthony Hardy Williams.  However, he didn't win - he did come in a decent second behind Kenney who garnered 55% of the votes at the last tally I was present for.
All in all a well run race - skillfully engineered, with all forces, sources and energies garnered and gathered to ensure that all corners of Philly's constituencies were on board.
Kudos to the Northwest Alliance for having done a superb job.  It's just too bad that all that energy, unfication, solidarity could not have been mustered for either of the three African American candidates who were running - Douglass Oliver, Milton Street, or Tony Williams - or someone else of their choosing.  I for one definitely believe in Black unity - especially when it's around our own Black people.
However, someone said that Williams campaign failed to muster a campaign that dealt with the racial currency of the mayoral election,  or to respond to the attacks against his record.  His was definitely not a vicious campaign - it was one that was designed to engage the people and appeal to those areas of interest that most affected them: education, jobs, family development; decent affordable homes - stuff that Philadelphians need and are supposed to care about - but you  also have to be slugging it out toe to toe - to be seen.
Someone said that Williams had not "kissed the papal ring and gotten the blessing of the head honcho in charge," which is why he did not get the backing of the Philly Dems.  Kind of sad, isn't it, that Philly may have to endure 4 years of an ersatz mayor because of infighting and power struggles within it's predominant party.  In the meantime the voters are apparently big fans of Kool-Aid - because they had to do the actual voting.  One has to wonder what flavor they represented as they emerged?
As Tony Williams' mother stated after the 90% of the tally had been announced, "No one minds losing - if Tony had lost to a man of equal stature, intelligence, ability or accomplishments - it would have been understood and accepted.  But to Kenney - who has done little to nothing in 23 years, it's an insult."
The only thing I can say is Philadelphia's voters are going to wake up and say, "Oh My God! What have we done!!!!"
 
Stay Blessed &
ECLECTICALLY BLACK
Gloria
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I'm sharing the two pieces with you 4 years later because you should have had plenty of time to think about where we are now.  And do we want to continue heading in that same direction?

 

We have a primary election that takes place on May 21, 2019 - and I am not one to ASSUME (Ass-u-me) that everybody has now seen the light.  So my question to Philadelphians after 4 years is, ARE YOU WOKE YET?  I truly hope you are, because there's too much riding on this upcoming primary to leave things to chance.  We know that there are some serious issues on the national front that set our country on its ear.  

 

We also know that we have to hunker down and make sure that  we all get out and vote - in all our districts - no matter who you vote for.  Voting is not just a right, it's an absolute responsibility - one that many of your forbearers fought and died for.  One that you cannot and must not take for granted or neglect.  No one can do your voting for you.  You have to show up - each and every one of you.   Especially in an age when you have those trying to take it away from you, block it, thwart it, or discard it. 

 

That said - you also have to also be a responsible and informed voter.  You can't just throw it up against the wall and see who sticks.  Nor can you allow the media to select your leaders.  You still have to do your due diligence. Your homework.   If you don't  know who your candidates are, in addition to the mayor; or what the issues are, then I strongly suggest you refer to the link that tells who all the candidates are and where your polling places are located.

https://seventy.org/publications/elections-voting/may-21-2019-primary

 

Like I said, Philly don't get fooled again!!  This time make the correct choice for Mayor - but don't ignore City Council, Court of Common Pleas, Sheriff and issues of concern.

 

If you don't, you've no one to blame but yourselves.

 

NOW THAT YOU KNOW

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

VOTE ON MAY 21st, 2019

 

Stay Blessed &

ECLECTICALLY BLACK

Gloria 

 

 

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ATTENTION MARYLAND VOTERS - DONNA EDWARDS RUNNING FOR SENATOR - HELP MAKE HISTORY - VOTE ON APRIL 26!

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

Things appear to be heating up in Maryland - and - if everything goes right - history is about to be made!

Both Maryland and Pennsylvania have their primary elections on Tuesday, April 26 - however, Maryland also has early voting from April 14 through April 21 - so things are shaping up in a pretty interesting manner.

A BLACK WOMAN - DONNA EDWARDS - IS RUNNING FOR U.S. SENATE IN MARYLAND!

CONGRESSWOMAN DONNA EDWARDS RUNNING FOR SENATOR IN MARYLAND - 

According to fellow blogger, Diva KLC, who posted this info on Friday, April 22nd:  "There is a historic US Senate race in the State of Maryland with a Sister by the name of Congresswoman Donna Edwards, who, with your help could become the FIRST African American female Senator in Maryland.  She is smarter and savvy.  Please Google her and learn more about her, contribute to her campaign!  Please UNDERSTAND the IMPORTANCE of having more of US (i.e. Black men/women) in both the House of Representatives and the Senate has a SIGNIFICANT IMPACT on all of US regardless of what state we live in when they author and co-author legislation that is beneficial to our communities.

Be a part of history!  Encourage your family and friends to VOTE! 

See info below to hear Congresswoman Donna Edwards on the radio today. 

FOLLOW YOUR BLISS! 

Karen L Carrington 

202 210 4005

202.403 3260, Fax

NOW, I DON'T HAVE TO TELL YOU HOW PIVOTAL THIS IS - IF YOU DON'T LIVE IN MARYLAND, BUT HAVE FRIENDS OR RELATIVES OR ASSOCIATES WHO DO - AND WHO CAN VOTE FOR DONNA EDWARDS, OR KNOWS SOMEONE WHO CAN - REACH OUT TO THEM AND URGE THEM TO DO SO.

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO LIVE IN MARYLAND: If you see Friends, Family, or Associates  in church tomorrow - make sure you remind them that DONNA EDWARDS IS RUNNING FOR U.S. SENATOR FROM MARYLAND - VOTE FOR HER ON TUESDAY !! 

YOU CAN ALSO CONTACT: CoChairs BWforPosChange <bkwomen4poschange@gmail.com> 

DR. MYERS AND DELEGATE DAUN S. HESTER

      

"Changing the Culture of Violence in America...and the World"Black Women for Positive Change

In Affiliation with the Positive Change Foundation

1220 L. Street, NW, # 100-181

Washington, D.C. 20005

www.blackwomenforpositivechange.org

I had the pleasure of meeting this sharp sister in 2009 when she first took the seat as Congresswoman (the first woman to do so) representing Maryland -  and she's sharp, down to earth, dedicated, focused and humane.  She's now in a statistical dead heat with her nearest opponent, Chris Van Hollen - who has raised $4 million to her $1 Million.  What she needs now is backers and voters - and people to be out there at 7:00 AM on April 26, at the ready to help any and all get to the polls and voice their choice.

This is no time for sidelining - Those who did not take advantage of Maryland's early voting must show up on April 26 to make history and put the fate of Maryland into the hands of someone who cares about what's going on and will take a stand for positive change for a change.

There will be no time for recriminations after the fact - this is down to the wire, and everybody has a role to play in making this a decisive victory.

VOTE FOR DONNA EDWARDS FOR U.S. SENATOR FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND - TUESDAY, APRIL 26

Stay Blessed & 
ECLECTICALLY BLACK

Gloria 

REPORT SHOWS: Massive Black Voter Registration(and Turnout) is the Key Massive Democratic Win in 2014

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

I just received this from the Center for American Progress, and it's worth repeating - read, share and take action - we're all in this together, and we have to work together to make sure that we don't lose under any circumstances.  We can do this!!!

On Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 10:42 AM, Center for American Progress <media@americanprogress.org> wrote:

For Immediate Release
June 16, 2014

Contact
Tanya Arditi, 202.741.6258
tarditi@americanprogress.org

RELEASE: 50 Years After Freedom Summer, Report Shows that Communities of Color Can Shift the Balance of Power in ‘Black Belt’ States

Washington, D.C. — Fifty years after Freedom Summer sparked a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, a new report released today by the Center for American Progress, in conjunction with an event exploring the subject, examines how current demographic and political changes in heavily black southern states could upset the balance of power in many of the country’s so-called “Black Belt” states.
The report analyzes 13 Black Belt states that are still defined by racial polarization: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. In these Black Belt states—which each contain a black population of at least 10 percent—voters of color continue to be locked out of statewide politics, and candidates of color rarely get elected to statewide office. However, as outlined in the report, a massive wave of voter registration could trigger a major shift in the country’s political landscape that would shake up the status quo and create a more inclusive Black Belt.
According to the analysis, registering just 30 percent of eligible unregistered black voters or other voters of color could shift the political calculus in a number of Black Belt states. Meanwhile, registering 60 percent of unregistered black, Hispanic, and Asian voters would upset the balance of power in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas in presidential or midterm election year. In a presidential election year, Alabama would be added to that list.
The report finds that a massive wave of voter registration for people of color would yield significant results. These are some of the report’s findings:

• In Georgia, gubernatorial candidates have won the past three governor’s races with a net average margin of 260,703 votes. According to CAP’s analysis, there are an estimated 692,100 eligible unregistered blacks living in the state. Registering 60 percent of these eligible voters would create 292,000 new black voters, after accounting for turnout rates. Additionally, registering 60 percent of the estimated 895,700 eligible unregistered black, Hispanic, and Asian voters in the state would create 369,200 new voters, exceeding the aforementioned margin of victory.
• In South Carolina, gubernatorial candidates have won the past three governor’s races with a net average margin of 79,021 votes. According to CAP’s analysis, there are an estimated 259,600 eligible unregistered blacks living in the state. Registering 60 percent of these eligible voters would create 116,900 new black voters, after accounting for turnout rates. Additionally, registering 60 percent of the estimated 296,900 eligible unregistered black, Hispanic, and Asian voters in the state would create 128,800 new voters, exceeding the aforementioned margin of victory.
• In Florida, gubernatorial candidates have won the past three governor’s races with a net average margin of 352,841 votes. According to CAP’s analysis, there are an estimated 663,200 eligible unregistered blacks living in the state. Registering 60 percent of these eligible voters would create 268,300 new black voters, after accounting for turnout rates. Additionally, registering 60 percent of the estimated 1,574,800 eligible unregistered black, Hispanic, and Asian voters in the state would create 603,500 new voters, exceeding the aforementioned margin of victory.

“As we prepare for 2014, the majority of states in the South are marred by new voter suppression laws and old patterns of political exclusion,” said Ben Jealous, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress and author of the report. ”Fifty years later, the legacy of Freedom Summer reminds us that the antidote to each is a sustained wave of massive voter registration. Moreover, given the ongoing political and demographic changes in the Black Belt, large investments in voter registration could dramatically shift the balance of power and unleash democracy in states that have historically resisted it.”
Read the report: True South: Advancing Democracy in the Black Belt 50 Years After Freedom Summer by Ben Jealous
Watch the event livestream starting at 10:30am EST here.
For more information or to speak to an expert on this topic, contact Tanya Arditi at 202.741.6258 or tarditi@americanprogress.org.

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FYI:  UPCOMING ELECTIONS DATES AND STATES
I did some sleuthing to see which states are having their primary elections, and when.  We talk about getting out the vote, but if we don't know when they're taking place, how can we be effective?  So I found this website that breaks down all the dates and states - READ, SHARE, ACT - We can't just be about the verbal - we have to be pro-active.  A lot of our incumbents' seats are endangered - and it does us no good to just talk about it without being hands on over the next 129 days

 

 

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Share this chart with friends, family, enemies, associates - we have to be in it to win it across the board.  Now that you know - what will you do?

 

 This should be some incentive to get college students registered to vote, as well as their parents and the college adminstrators themselves.  We cannot afford to leave anyone of the equation. If you have someone in your family turning 18, give them a voter registration card along with their birthday card, and let them know that they will receive the rest of their birthday gifts after they vote. 

 

 

 

 

STAY BLESSED

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