Obama Catches Backlash From “Scolding” Lecture To Black Men

Former President Barack Obama spoke to a crowd of Black men last week about the upward polling trend of Black men who support Trump. Obama urged Black men to vote by telling them it is not acceptable to stand on the sidelines during this election. “My understanding, based on reports I’m getting from campaigns and communities, is that we have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running,” he said. Obama added that lack of excitement for Vice President Harris “seems to be more pronounced with the brothers.”

Obviously, not all Black men are against Kamala Harris becoming President. Central Florida resident Rodney Burton, a Black man who supports the Vice President said he has no problem with former President Barack Obama’s speech. “I think all Black men need to hear what he had to say and respect what he had to say.”

Burton said, “Women, I think, are smarter than men. But women are not respected the way they should be in this country. Especially Black women. Black women — women in general — run everything. It saddens me when I see Black people that are not going to support Kamala, but will support Donald Trump.”

Burton said we need Black men to unify especially against the contemptuous behavior Trump showed toward President Obama. “The way Donald Trump disrespected Barack Obama, I respect what Barack did. And anybody who has a problem with it, especially if you are Black, that is kind of sad.”