Chapter

Bladen County and Political Power Dynamics
20:06 - 24:17 (04:11)

A black man running for the position of sheriff in Bladen County, NC explains how white people in the area tend to support black individuals who they have under their control, but claims that his run was motivated by the support of fellow black community members who are fed up with the status quo.

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The speaker discusses how a black politician whose mother worked for white people may be viewed as compromised, highlighting the power dynamics at play in racially charged spaces.
20:06 - 22:24 (02:17)
Politics
Summary

The speaker discusses how a black politician whose mother worked for white people may be viewed as compromised, highlighting the power dynamics at play in racially charged spaces.

Chapter
Bladen County and Political Power Dynamics
Episode
The Improvement Association - Ep. 5: ‘Democrat, Republican, White, Black, Green’
Podcast
Serial
The speaker clarifies that it was black people, not white people, who asked him to run, specifically those who are tired of "limp".
22:24 - 24:17 (01:53)
Politics
Summary

The speaker clarifies that it was black people, not white people, who asked him to run, specifically those who are tired of "limp".

Chapter
Bladen County and Political Power Dynamics
Episode
The Improvement Association - Ep. 5: ‘Democrat, Republican, White, Black, Green’
Podcast
Serial