George H. Lambert, Washington, D.C. — I strongly believe that President-elect Trump clearly has an interest in terms of supporting all of the country. It's time for the country to come together. Obviously the campaign was a very rough campaign, but at this time the administration or the [GOP] can't cast off half of the country. The Urban League is an organization that will weigh in on particular of how we can be of support and continue to serve persons of color.
How will President-elect Donald Trump’s recent Cabinet appointments affect the black community?
George H. Lambert, Washington, D.C. — I strongly believe that President-elect Trump clearly has an interest in terms of supporting all of the country. It's time for the country to come together. Obviously the campaign was a very rough campaign, but at this time the administration or the [GOP] can't cast off half of the country. The Urban League is an organization that will weigh in on particular of how we can be of support and continue to serve persons of color.
Johnny Wilson, Charlotte, North Carolina — To be honest, I can't even answer this question, because I have lost interest … since that man became president. I lost interest because I was confused on how he won, and how he's going to take over. He has no knowledge in politics. Yes, he's a businessman, but I don't see how that will transfer over to government. I don't feel that he has the experience. The people that he's selecting for these positions, to my knowledge, have ran for things and failed, so to me they aren't qualified either.
Patricia Terrell, Washington, D.C. — I think it's whatever the black community does to take advantage of the situation. … Like, these are his policies — how do we find a way to take advantage?
Sandy Allen, Washington, D.C. — We've lived through Reaganomics, we lived through slavery and we will live through Donald Trump.
Sarafina Wright is a staff writer at the Washington Informer where she covers business, community events, education, health and politics. She also serves as the editor-in-chief of the WI Bridge, the Informer’s millennial publication.
A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, she attended Howard University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. A proud southern girl, her lineage can be traced to the Gullah people inhabiting the low-country of South Carolina. The history of the Gullah people and the Geechee Dialect can be found on the top floor of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
In her spare time she enjoys watching either college football or the Food Channel and experimenting with make-up. When she’s not writing professionally she can be found blogging at www.sarafinasaid.com.
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