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Jonetta Rose Barras: Barry, racism and D.C.

By Jonetta Rose Barras
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D.C. Councilman Marion Barry’s racist election night attack on Asian businesses underscored why he is bad for Ward 8 and for the city. He is a divisive personality.

Let’s review: He said, “We got to do something about these Asians coming in and opening up businesses and dirty shops. They ought to go. But we need African-American businesspeople to be able to take their places too.”

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