I have been urging the DNC delegates to write. One chose to start her own blog, which really deserves to be read. I have selected a few good stories to tantalize you.
On listening to Representative Sheila Jackson Lee:
- But Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th District of TX stole the show. I’ve always admire this woman, ever since I was a dorky teenager watching C-SPAN. Naturally I chased her down to get a photo... Rep. Jackson Lee is a fascinating and dynamic woman. She, like so many other members of the Congressional Black Caucus, supported Hillary Clinton- but she reminded us that the time for unification has come and recalled the rich history of inclusiveness in our party. Unfortunately my digital camera only allows 3 minutes of video, so here are a few snippets:
(The JSR Report)
On Michelle Obama's speech:
- Michelle Obama’s keynote address tonight speaks for itself so I won’t belabor it with too much voice-over. She showed us the warmth of her character and depth of her devotion to Barack, her family, and this country. ...The crowd held thousands of "Michelle" signs.
(The JSR Report)
On Wolf's shoes:
- One of the perks of being a delegate to the Democratic National Convention is the easy access to the political A-list, random celebs, and the media. While shamelessly using my floor privileges to scope out the scene and get close-ups I stopped by the CNN live podium to get some snapshots of Donna Brazile, Anderson Cooper and company. Wolf, Anderson, Donna...I was pleased to notice that despite the fact that one might never see any of their footwear on television, Wolf was sporting some black Ferragamos. Though I’m bleeding much liberal blue these days, there will be no chastising of Mr. Cain’s footwear from my end.Wolf enjoys overpriced Italian loafers, and that's okay.
(The JSR Report)
On inspiration from Geoffrey Canada of the Harlem Children’s Zone:
- But the message that stood out to me most came from Geoffrey Canada, President/ CEO of the Harlem Children’s Zone. He reinforced the need for a comprehensive urban policy and detailed the successes of HCZ and noted Obama’s commitment to funding programs like it all across the nation. Mr. Canada urged those of us who grew up in poor inner-city communities like Canada’s in the South Bronx, to not measure success by our ability to leave. Instead, we need to reinvest in these communities and its people. We need to put more money into Head Start and other initiatives that ensure the preparation of our youth. And we need to be alarmed that in 2008- this great year of hope and change- nearly half of all African-Americans in some of our inner cities do not graduate from high school.
(The JSR Report)
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