NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans native and veteran democratic political strategist Donna Brazile urged the audience to use President Obama’s re-election as an opportunity to bring people together at the Louisiana Women’s Conference held at Dillard University on Tuesday.
Brazile, the keynote speaker delivered her address to a crowd of about 120 people including faculty and students discussing how the U.S. should find political compromise, the dignity of the presidential election and the opportunity it provided for more civility in media receiving a standing ovation. About 50 Dillard students and faculty were also in attendance in Georges’ Auditorium.
She often repeated, “Let’s have a conversation.” challenging Americans to discuss the need to define what a “so called post- racial society” looks like. She added allow that experts should be allowed to contribute, providing non-partisan perspectives.
The political analyst also listed seven directions America could have taken in the election: truth or lies, money and people, economic fairness or capitalism, diversity vs. homogeneity, door opened or closed, hope vs. fear and choice itself.
“Leaders need to start with courage, hope and belief in something greater than oneself.” said Brazile. “Leaders should be champions in equality and listed leadership qualities: disciplined, modest, humble, honest, and willingness to share with others.”
