Well, here in this community we hear that we must elect Black politicians in order to be sure Black communities are represented. I live in a pre-clearance district which is really a "set-aside" for Black communities. The thought is that Black communities need/want Black leadership. What I want to talk about is there any evidence that having Black elected officials have been beneficial in Black communities. 

This is not a conversation that is designed to disparage anyone or to suggest that all Black elected officials are bad. What I hope to get across is the importance of accountability. Black communities IMO do not hold Black politicains accountable to a high enough degree.