Black Political Zone

The Baltimore Sun ran an editorial today about the role of black voters in the journey to Novevmber 7 and what black voters can begin doing now to prepare for the next election day. Sherrilyn Ifill, a law professor at the University of Maryland, says:

So, what will Election Day tell us about the state of black political power in Maryland?

Although we tend to focus on Election Day outcomes, political power is developed, nurtured and wielded most effectively in the years between elections. This is when political constituencies have the opportunity to cultivate future candidates, to raise money and, crucially, to develop and agree on a platform of issues and initiatives that reflect the community's interests.

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