Sentences with phrase «other black leaders»

The bulk of black voters remained loyal to the Republican Party, and the endorsement of Wilson from DuBois and other black leaders backfired.
He conferred with other Black leaders and it was planned to call for a «prayer» pilgrimage of freedom to be held in Washington on 17th may, 1957.
Somewhat to the bewilderment of other black leaders, he patiently courted Vorster's successor, P. W. Botha, explaining that even Moses continued to reason with Pharaoh.
Thompson declined, but he did agree to co-chair Cuomo's 2010 campaign and served as an important surrogate for the governor — particularly when he came under fire from other black leaders, particularly the Rev. Al Sharpton, for the lack of diversity on the statewide ticket.
McCall not only gave Cuomo cover back when it looked like he might again mount a primary challenge against a black gubernatorial candidate (in this case, a sitting governor — the first African American to hold the post, David Paterson), but also stood by him when other black leaders were complaining about the lack of diversity on the statewide Democratic ticket.
And amid the concerns, there are other black leaders who are fully backing Cuomo.
Bronx Democrat Michael Benjamin, the other black leader quoted in the story, didn't say he agreed with that sentiment, but indicated he knew where it came from.
Gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon made the same argument, saying it would be a form of «reparations» — comments criticized by Sharpton and other black leaders.
Ringgold also took her art into the streets in political posters supporting Angela Davis and other black leaders.
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