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Originally posted by ztabchbum
 I love it! You are so right! I never hear of Reagan or any other white person being called a "white leader" but you def. hear about so-and-so being a "black leader" or a "leader of the black community." Why does is have to be about color???
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Nobody is ever referred to as a "white leader" because most leaders are white in our country -- it's redundant, like saying "child prodigy" or "close proximity." If I were a member of a minority group that has experienced oppression, you're darn right I'd like to have leaders from my race who I feel understand my needs and issues. I'm not black so I can't speak to who would be considered a "black leader" but I really don't think that Rice, Powell or Clarence Thomas would be included.