"RNC clarifies tweet that suggests racism is over"

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RNC clarifies tweet that suggests racism is over

by Ashley Killough at CNN

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/12/02/rnc-clarifies-tweet-that-suggests-racism-is-over/

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(CNN) – As the Republican National Committee has been working to expand its outreach to African-Americans, it now finds itself playing defense after a well-intentioned but unpolished tweet honoring the legacy of Rosa Parks seemed to ignite some backlash.

The RNC on Sunday, commemorating the day Parks was arrested in 1955, sent out a tweet to recognize the civil rights activist.

"Today we remember Rosa Parks' bold stand and her role in ending racism," its Twitter page read. Attached was a photo of a young Parks.



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[Gothmog]

1. Juanita Jean is having fun with stupidity

http://www.juanitajean.com/2013/12/01/and-thats-all-there-was-to-it/