The Black Ballot – Episode 9: Reagan Repercussions
Ronald Reagan started his second day of his second term promoting an anti-abortion film named “The Silent Scream”. Brittney P. Cunningham breaks down how abortion grew the GOP’s Christian base but how it was an internal strategy to implement other policies using religion to gain a following. Reagan proves to allow south Africa’s apartheid to thrive and begins to welcome black conservatives like Clarence Thomas into his administration. Because of Reagan’s neglect, AIDS is now effecting mostly African Americans. Jesse Jackson runs again in 88 and is the only candidate with an AIDS policy. Joe Biden drops out of the race and George Bush uses racist dog whistles with the Willie Horton Ad to win over voters and ultimately win the election. [ Features Guest Commentary from: Brittany Packnett-Cunningham , Dr. Ben Chavis , Steven Lawson , Clay Cane , Rae Lewis Thornton , Steven Lawson , Samson Styles , Tiffany Cross]
