Maria Bartiromo invokes Maya Angelou after attacking critical race theory: “When people show you who they are, believe them the first time”
The American Library Association lists Maya Angelou's “I know why the caged bird sings” as one of the most frequently challenged books with diverse content
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Citation From the September 11, 2022, edition of Fox News' Sunday Morning Features
MARIA BARTIROMO (HOST): Herschel, I'm really glad you brought up this whole racism issue because this seems to be one of the key talking points for the Democrat Party. And I really look at your own race. When was the last time we saw two black men competing for a Senate seat? But that's what you've got right now. Herschel Walker versus Raphael Warnock. People have a choice. Tell us the difference and the choices that are at hand.
HERSCHEL WALKER (CANDIDATE, SENATE (GA)): and that's that's the thing. I don't think people really realize that this is something in history right here. And this is when you start talking about racism. When is has ever happened before? You know, you have people want to continue to put kids down. My opponent, Rafael, want's to bring Woke-ness into our schools, tell white kids in school, 'You know what you are? You got to apologize for your whiteness,' telling black kids, 'you know you've been taken advantage of.' That's not right.
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BARTIROMO Do you believe the communities throughout Georgia understand this, Herschel? I mean, I saw under President Trump a huge support from the black and Hispanic communities. Do you see that this time around going into your midterms?
WALKER: Well, I do see that it is changing as it is changing, because I think that's one of the things Joe Biden and Rafael one has continued to try to do is separate us, separate us like we're totally different. The black and brown's are totally different than anyone else. Well, that's not right. The black and brown-- we won't probably say this. The black and brown want school choice for our kids. We want to be able to go outside in the streets and be safe. That's one of the things I think they've forgotten about is we're the same as anyone else, but they've forgotten about that and they continue to want to call you names if you totally disagree with them.
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What I care about is I want men, people out on the streets to be safe. I want them to be able to go to the mall without having to hire a security guard to take you to the mall. I want every white kid in school to know that you don't have to apologize for your skin color. I want every black kid in school to know that. You know what? You're not oppressed. You can still make it in this country here. This is the only country you can make it in. They've given you those freedoms. As long as you're willing to work, you can do whatever you want to do.
BARTIROMO: Herschel, it's great to see you this morning. And by the way, that is my favorite Maya Angelou quote, When people show you who they are, believe them the first time. Herschel Walker. An honor to speak with you, as always. Thank you, sir.