Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross and Svante Myrick, president of People For the American Way, criticized U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., for her controversial statements during Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Boebert’s remarks on equity and equality were heavily scrutinized, with Cross emphasizing that Boebert’s stance undermines the Civil Rights Movement.
Rep. Lauren Boebert wrote, “This Martin Luther King Jr. Day we celebrate the life of a man who led a movement for freedom and prosperity for all.”
Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that we would all be equal in America.
Equity had no part of that dream.
It was about equality.
Let’s end the woke movement in America in honor of MLK Jr.
— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) January 15, 2024
“The fight was for equality, not equity. His dream is the American Dream,” she added.
Ameshia Cross, a Democratic strategist, said, “Lauren Boebert is not able to tell anyone what Martin Luther King was about because I, quite frankly, don’t think she either understands or it doesn’t have any resonating power with her.”
“Boebert is someone who has stood against anything that looks like civil rights since she got elected. This is someone who does not believe that white supremacist systems exist,” she continued.
“This is someone who does not believe that it matters to have equity at the forefront. This is someone who supports systems that keep Black people down,” added Cross.
“I fear this member of Congress would not pass an 8th-grade reading comprehension test,” said Svante Myrick, president of People For the American Way.
“But she is able to use her platform to twist the words of civil rights legends in a way that is damaging to the health of our country,” he added.
You are a literal fool. You can’t pick and choose the parts of MLK you want to agree with. He demanded equality as well as equity. https://t.co/7VIwRFHfYM
— Torrence Williams (@Just_Torrence) January 16, 2024
“Given the current crisis of division in our country, her remarks can be dangerous. She’s showing a fundamental lack of understanding of what Dr. King fought for and died for,” explained the activist.
Boebert’s history of controversial statements and behavior, including confrontations with fellow lawmakers, has drawn significant attention and criticism.
Critics believe that Boebert’s statements reflect a lack of understanding and an attempt to appeal to conservative sentiments.
“Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that we would all be equal in America,” wrote Boebert later in the day.
“Equity had no part of that dream. It was about equality,” explained the lawmaker.
“Let’s end the woke movement in America in honor of MLK Jr.” she exclaimed.
“The attack on ‘woke’ that Republicans have waged is disingenuous at best,” said Cross.
“It’s disappointing, especially considering all of the work that Martin Luther King committed himself to, which is a lot more than the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech,” lamented the strategist.
“They like to forget all of the things that he talked about, from housing equity to education equity to workforce equity and inclusion,” charged Cross.
“What they are doing is trying to undo the gains of the Civil Rights Movement. They’re trying to take America back,” she added.
“I think, at this point, it is a slap in the face,” declared Cross.
“I think she’s stringing together a series of conservative buzz words in order to be provocative, to stay relevant, and to raise money,” suggested Myrick.
Cross added that Boebert “loves to have the spotlight on her for any and all reasons.”
Cross added, “[She] carries a narrative that sadly people who want to uphold white supremacy, and a large portion of Republican voters, actually respond to and respond well.”
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