Harry Reid never fails to deliver controversy: “Negro Dialect?”: Harry Reid’s Time Warp.

Just when you didn’t think Harry Reid didn’t have any more gaffes to give, he offers up an essay and statements in his normal way of looking down on the Black Citizens:
Reid Statement On Black History Month

February 1, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid made the following statement in recognition of Black History Month:

“Nevada’s story cannot be told without remembering the many African-Americans that sought to make our state a place where all people are treated equal.

“I remember when Nevada was called the ‘Mississippi of the West.’ Restaurants would not serve African-Americans and movie theaters had separate sections. Sammy Davis Jr. and Nat King Cole could perform in Las Vegas, but could not stay in the hotel.

“Leaders like Donald Clark, J. David Hoggard Sr., Dr. James B. McMillian, Woodrow Wilson, Lubertha Johnson, Dr. Charles I. West and Dr. William “Bob” Bailey and Sarann Knight Preddy and many others persevered through ignorance and discrimination to integrate the gaming industry and promote minority-owned business in our state.

Harry Reid Op Ed: Black history is American history – Partial text seen below

Sen. Harry Reid: Black history is American history

“Black History Month is a great opportunity to reflect on the contributions of African-Americans to help make America the beacon of hope that it is. But while the accomplishments of African-Americans may be amplified during this one month, we feel the impact in our everyday lives.

Whether visiting our relatives in the hospital after a successful blood transfusion, waiting in traffic at a stoplight or watching our president speak from the Rose Garden, the contributions of black Americans are ingrained in our nation’s DNA.

The progress that has been made, just in the time that I have been in public service, to ensure diversity, equality and social justice in our nation is a testament to America’s greatness. I worked hard during my time in local politics in Nevada to integrate the Las Vegas strip and the gaming industry. I backed affirmative action in federal contracting and sharply criticized the Supreme Court when they turned Brown v. Board on its head and ruled against cities’ efforts to diversify their schools. On Capitol Hill, I have done my best to lead by example. My office partners with Howard University for an internship program every semester that encourages young people to get interested in public service. I have created an initiative to improve staff diversity of the United States Senate. These commitments that I’ve made are more than just a laundry list of what I’ve done – they reflect who I am and what I believe in.

*If you can stand reading this and want to read more, visit “The Grio” for Reid’s whole story.

Nice apology at the end! Speaks to another post of mine, say what you want Liberally then apologize later.