The Whiteroots

[Stephanie]

oh dear, where is that coalition of colors? calling RDEAN? Progressives will complain about anything...

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Activists criticize ‘lack of diversity’ at Netroots Nation

BY: Adam Kredo
June 24, 2013 5:00 am

Black activists at the 2013 Netroots Nation conference blasted organizers and participants for what they described as a shocking “lack of diversity” at the progressive community’s flagship get-together.

“I want to touch on the lack of diversity at Netroots Nation,” remarked one black audience member to wild applause and cheers during a rowdy Saturday afternoon discussion with a panel of prominent black female activists.

“What I’d say to that is efforts are made every year and it has grown more diverse over time,” replied Cheryl Contee, a Netroots board member who founded Jack and Jill Politics, a political hub for black activists.

“It used to be worse,” said Contee, who acted as moderator of “Ask a Sista: Black Women Muse on Politics, Policy, Pop Culture and Scholarship.”

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Activists criticize ?lack of diversity? at Netroots Nation panel | Washington Free Beacon