Donna Brazile is an American author, educator, and political activist and strategist affiliated with the Democratic Party. She was the first African-American to direct a major presidential campaign.Brazile was born in Kenner, Louisiana to Lionel and Jean Brazile, the third of nine children. She became interested in politics at age nine when a local candidate for office promised to build a neighborhood playground. After graduating from LSU, Brazile worked for several advocacy groups in Washington, D.C., and was instrumental in the successful campaign to make Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday.
Democratic strategist.
Sent a letter to Congress on behalf of the DNC, asking for an independent, bipartisan commission to study the alleged hacking by Russia.[December 2016].
Refused to blame Russias interference in the election for Democrats loss.[December 2016].
Took over as chair of the DNC months after the cyber attacks allegedly by Russia had begun.[December 2016].
Supports Obamas call for a thorough investigation of the hacking but lamented the administrations failure to protect the party and its infrastructure.[December 2016].
Accepted that the DNC was partly responsible for the hack after leaving itself vulnerable to this kind of intrusion.[December 2016].
[on the alleged hacking of DNC emails by Russia] They came after us,absolutely every day until the end of the election. They tried to hack,into our system repeatedly.
[on the alleged hacking of DNC emails by Russia] The emails were,weaponized , the thousands of emails that were hacked from the DNC and,the Hillary Clinton campaign staff and then released publicly. "Donald,Trump used this information in ways to also sow division. I was very,disappointed in his repeated usage some of the stolen information. He,used it as if he received daily talking points.
School integration did not come to be the day after the Brown ruling was issued. Progress took years, and it took passion, strength, and courage from a large group of committed individuals.
We march on toward the realization of the American Dream. We are not diverted by those who would deny opportunity based on what we look like or where we came from or who would deny equality based on who we love.
While the law cannot force a person to be moral or tolerant, through the law we can demand respect and expect equality.
Being on food stamps can be demeaning. Cashiers know the difference between the new plastic SNAP cards and a credit card. Some food stamp recipients say some cashiers have made them feel uncomfortable and embarrassed.
Under Pope Francis, we have seen a change at the Vatican that is reflective of the church I know and love. He approaches controversial doctrine or past wrongdoing with humility, understanding, and faith in the goodness of mankind. He has served as a voice for the voiceless and has been working to re-establish the church as a home for the homeless.
Because of my faith and my imagination, I was able to enjoy my childhood, even though it was tough.
I think people involved in politics make good actors. Acting and politics both involve fooling people. People like being fooled by actors. When you get right down to it, they probably like being fooled by politicians even more. A skillful actor will make you think, but a skillful politician will make you never have to think.
I was motivated to be different in part because I was different.
A government of, by, and for the people requires that people talk to people, that we can agree to disagree but do so in civility. If we let the politicians and those who report dictate our discourse, then our course will be dictated.
Maya Angelou was the voice of three generations. Her poetry spanned our journey, chronicled our hearts and documented our struggles as we moved from the orations of Martin Luther King to the presidency of Barack Obama.
It takes but one person, one moment, one conviction, to start a ripple of change.
