Quote by Stephen Carter

There are no black conservatives. Oh, there are neoconservatives with black skin, but they lack any claim to blackness other than the biological. They have forgotten their roots.

There are no black conservatives. Oh, there are neoconservat

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This quote portrays a perspective that challenges the authenticity of black conservatives. According to the author, individuals labeled as black conservatives are essentially neoconservatives with black skin, implying that their political ideology disregards their black heritage and experiences. The quote suggests that these individuals have distanced themselves from the struggles and concerns faced by the black community, thus lacking a genuine connection to "blackness" beyond biological factors. It prompts reflection on the perceived dichotomy between political beliefs and racial identity.

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