Monday, December 04, 2006

Afro-Venezuelans Want in in Chavez' Revolution

With a resounding victory in yesterday's election behind him, Cezar Chavez must continue to pursue his commitment to the poor of Venezuela. But there's one group that's questioning the substance behind Chavez' rhetoric: Afro-Venezuelans. Slate Magazine offers a provocative and revealing picture of the marginalization of 30% of the population and how, until now, so few have been able to lift up the rug of race to find what's been swept under it. Read: Is there a "Black Vote" in Venezuela?