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ananda

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7. I'm sorry.

Reply to Sunnyskies801 (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 10:50 AM

17 hrs ago

I also feel dissed just for being a woman period.

It's tough for women these days, and it's a double
whammy for Black women.

I really would like to see another women's movement
with stamina, persistence, and grit behind it.

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Black Female Voters Taken For Granted [View all] Sunnyskies801 17 hrs ago OP

ITA JustAnotherGen 17 hrs ago #1

Tired of being spit in the face Sunnyskies801 17 hrs ago #2

The only way to change the system is to participate....the only way participate is to VOTE. walkingman 17 hrs ago #4

That Is a Lie Sunnyskies801 17 hrs ago #8

12/21/13/2 demmiblue 17 hrs ago #21

What is that supposed Quanto Magnus 15 hrs ago #35

It doesn't work for us though JustAnotherGen 17 hrs ago #9

Bingo 100%. The Dem Party is not listening to our frustration. Sunnyskies801 17 hrs ago #14

Platitudes about voting JustAnotherGen 17 hrs ago #17

I agree with you. The system does not work for Black Americans and never has. walkingman 16 hrs ago #25

I don't know about that. I have never missed an election vote for any Dem and the Autumn 16 hrs ago #23

Do what you want I guess? Happy Hoosier 17 hrs ago #5

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I believe that the JustAnotherGen 17 hrs ago #6

What specific and practical solutions are you proposing? Torchlight 17 hrs ago #3

Every single Democratic Candidate Running as a Senator JustAnotherGen 17 hrs ago #15

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I don't think creating additional divisions will be useful Torchlight 17 hrs ago #19

I'm sorry. ananda 17 hrs ago #7

The biggest myth is that American Women are only paid JustAnotherGen 17 hrs ago #10

So true. ananda 16 hrs ago #26

As an older white woman, I say there are plenty of shit sandwiches to go around Walleye 16 hrs ago #29

This sounds serious leftstreet 17 hrs ago #12

As my Momma would say.. GETTINGTIRED 17 hrs ago #13

IF they let you vote JustAnotherGen 17 hrs ago #16

I can relate. As a member of the "religious left", there are many in the party that don't even hide their disdain. Climate Crusader 17 hrs ago #20

I think every group feels like this and it's because pinkstarburst 16 hrs ago #22

Facts Aepps22 16 hrs ago #24

ita. K&R, and thank you for your post.. brer cat 16 hrs ago #27

Regardless of what Boo1 16 hrs ago #28

3 posts hidden in one day... I wonder if you are who you say you are. demmiblue 16 hrs ago #30

It could be that some people don't like sitting with uncomfortable information EdmondDantes_ 15 hrs ago #34

I, for one, want to hear your black voice. BW voters and leaders need to be heard and respected. Ilikepurple 16 hrs ago #31

You are still welcome here, Sunnyskies, I believe our struggle is for basic rights for all. surfered 16 hrs ago #32

Was the campaign of Kamala Harris worthless? Easterncedar 15 hrs ago #33

I'm going to lock this before you get yourself banned EarlG 15 hrs ago #36