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Native

(5,952 posts)
6. And I'm thrilled it's being referred to a more than highly capable black man in the SDNY.
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 01:47 PM
Sep 2022

Meet Damian Williams

* Nominated by Biden and confirmed in October of last year.
* He has a staff of 450 lawyers, special agents, paralegals and other support professionals.
* Prior to his confirmation as United States Attorney, Mr. Williams served as Chief of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force in the Southern District of New York.
* As an Assistant United States Attorney, Mr. Williams primarily investigated and prosecuted white collar cases involving corruption in financial markets and politics. Among other matters, he prosecuted Congressman Chris Collins for insider trading and lying to the FBI and New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver for bribery, extortion, and money laundering.
* Mr. Williams earned an A.B. in Economics from Harvard University, a M.Phil. in International Relations from the University of Cambridge, and a J.D. from Yale Law School.
* And he clerked for Garland and Stevens!

Eliot Rosewater

(31,180 posts)
7. I agree and can I make one suggestion for you and everyone reading this
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 01:55 PM
Sep 2022

capitalizing both of the words Black and Women/Woman shows a level of respect that is warranted for these minority groups that the GOP and the cons and MAGA are out to destroy!

I actually do it also for Latino and Jewish etc. But Women and Black are the biggies!

FakeNoose

(33,121 posts)
8. AG Letitia James was magnificent today
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 02:00 PM
Sep 2022

She is showing a lot of leadership. The State of NY is lucky to have her.

 

Heather MC

(8,084 posts)
12. I keep saying black women vote democratic 98% of the time, if this country wants to get better...
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 04:19 PM
Sep 2022

Maybe they should consider listening to black Women more often
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