SF Chronicle: Women of color have been warning us about political violence. When will we listen?
There was a tone of frustration and courage in Carroll Fife’s voice as the Oakland City Council member stood on the steps of City Hall on Monday morning and spoke about the racial and sexual threats that women of color in politics often receive.
Fife told a crowd of a few dozen people that female politicians of color often have to weigh whether to speak out, because it can open the door to more harassment.
“What this is essentially about is limiting democracy,” Fife said. “They are seeking to stall and stymie the voices of people who are transforming the very thing we call government, in order to stop the change that they know is so desperately needed.”
