Contrary to reports on mainstream media, Bernie Sanders is gaining major support from the Black and Brown community. Here are a few prominent African-Americans who are supporting Bernie Sanders for president of the United States.
- Harry Belafonte, activist/entertainer
- Meshell Ndegeocello, music artist
- Nina Turner, former Ohio representative
- Danny Glover, activist/entertainer
- Michael ‘Killer Mike’ Render, music artist
- Justin Bamberg, South Carolina representative
- Cornel West, academic scholar
- Brad ‘Scarface’ Jordan of Geto Boys, music artist
- Cezar McKnight, South Carolina representative
- Erica Garner, activist daughter of Eric Garner
- Ta-Nehisi Coates, academic scholar
- Ben Jealous, former NAACP president
- Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton of Outkast, music artist
- Rep. Keith Ellison, Minnesota representative
- Shaun King, activist/journalist
- Rep. Terry Alexander, South Carolina representative
Demographics are changing and as African-American and Latino voters gain more political power, they will ultimately decide who becomes the next the president. Read Michelle Alexander’s latest article on why Black people should not vote for Hillary Clinton CLICK HERE