Black Republicans are pressing the National Museum of African American History to 'honor' Clarence

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A group of Black Republicans, led by freshman GOP Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, have asked the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) to "honor" Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas by updating an exhibit that they say currently "falls short" in reflecting his legacy.

The letter was reported by Fox News and also signed by figures including Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, the sole Black Republican in the upper chamber, along with Rep. Burgess Owens of Utah and Heritage Foundation president Kay Coles James, among others.

"This museum is a national treasure for our nation's fabric - this is especially true for me as a Black American and Republican," Donalds wrote. "Black History transcends political correctness and partisanship. Overall, the NMAAHC honors its mission, but it is unfortunate to see pitfalls likely driven by irresponsible bias."

The museum, which opened in September 2016 and has a permanent collection of over 36,000 artifacts, is a Smithsonian Institution museum.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/group-black-republicans-pressing-national-204636381.html

[Demovictory9]

1. he is HORRIBLE

[msongs]

2. so slanting things to reflect their view point is not "irresponsible bias"? nt

[napi21]

3. Is Thurood Marshall there? If he is, then Clarence SB there too. n/t

[Proud liberal 80]

11. Did you read the article

Both Thomas and Marshall are there...the black Republicans are just mad that more is said about Marshall....I say that would make sense because Marshall has a huge impact before being on the court

[brush]

19. Marshall is there because of his accomplishments in racial justice.

Thomas has done nothing of the sort. In fact, he's voted consistently against issues that advanced racial justice for Black people and other POCs so HELL NO.

That would be like putting French nazi collaborators in a museum honoring the French Resistance, or nazis themselves in a museum honoring German holocaust victims because they are German.

[rurallib]

4. You could write Thomas' question in session on a post card

that don't take a lot pf space.

Maybe they could highlight Ginny's illegal politicking?

[Mr.Bill]

12. Yeah, I was going to say

put up a plaque with the half dozen or so sentences he has spoken as a Justice.

[niyad]

5. Dr. Anita Hill.

[Phoenix61]

6. I've been to the museum. It's amazing.

I was really struck by the art work.

[electric_blue68]

15. I hope I can get there post-covid at some point.

[StarfishSaver]

7. Being the second black person to do something the first black one pioneered isn't a thing

The museum doesn't "honor" people just because they're black. What has Thomas done to merit being honored on the museum? He's not a pioneer, not the first anything, hasn't broken any barriers, hasn't done anything noteworthy ... So what do they think he's supposed to be honored for?

Being the second black justice on the Supreme Court doesn't count.

[Stinky The Clown]

8. Clarence Thomas has a legacy????

Who knew????

[Hekate]

17. Oh he has a legacy all right

Just not one that necessarily should be honored.

[lastlib]

21. (I think they're referring to his pillow.....)

the ones he uses for his naps on the bench.

[grantcart]

9. They could add an exhibit explaining Mrs. Thomas' contribution and apologies.

[Dream Girl]

10. Ginny, is that you?

[Thomas Hurt]

13. I heard Thomas is a pioneer of not asking questions during oral arguments.

[tavernier]

14. It "falls short" in reflecting his legacy

because his legacy “falls short”.

That should be their reply.

[electric_blue68]

16. Bwah! He seems like such a dullard.

[brush]

18. HELL NO! He votes against issues that help Black people and other POCs.

And votes other judges like himself. Fuck no.

[JDC]

20. Let's worry about it posthumously