Do you know where Ms. Lynch was born? Greensboro, North Carolina. She was born in 1959. Harvard. She hails from the same university as President Obama so that should make things easier. But, does anyone remember what occurred in Greensboro, NC in 1960 when Ms. Lynch was less than a year old? No?
On February 1, 1960, (click here) four African American college students sat down at a lunch counter at Woolworth’s in Greensboro, North Carolina, and politely asked for service. Their request was refused. When asked to leave, they remained in their seats. Their passive resistance and peaceful sit-down demand helped ignite a youth-led movement to challenge racial inequality throughout the South.
So, it would seem as though Ms. Lynch has grown up to understand the deeper understanding of civil rights. She is perfect for replacing Attorney General Holder at a time when African Americans feel threatened for the love of their sons.
I want her to be the AG's replacement. I'll always remember her birthdate as she and I share the same day of May 21st.
November 8, 2014
As one of the longest-serving attorneys general (click here) in U.S. history prepares to leave office, President Obama made it clear today that the woman he's nominated to be Eric Holder's successor will be expected to pick up right where he left off on civil rights.
"Throughout her 30-year career she has distinguished herself as tough, as fair, an independent lawyer who has twice headed one of the most prominent U.S. attorney's offices in the country," the president said at the nomination ceremony for Loretta Lynch, who is currently the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
"She has spent years in the trenches as a prosecutor aggressively fighting terrorism, financial fraud, cybercrime -- all while vigorously defending civil rights," Obama said....
One criticism that makes its way to the surface during hirings into federal office is that AG Holder was not tough enough on the banking sector due to the fact the 'big shots' served no jail time. That should be presented during her confirmation hearing to validate the truth of those opinions and how she views incarceration of banking executives.
She is also a woman that can view cases of domestic violence from that perspective. While the NFL sees themselves as in a bubble to handle their own scandals, there is still the fact the government has an interest in criminal activity and the protection of women. Hopefully, she will also be a guiding light to the country as these cases present themselves with precedent that changes the face of domestic violence from arguments to real life tragedies whereby people end up dead.
