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avebury

(10,953 posts) Sat Apr 7, 2018, 11:59 AM Apr 2018

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Mrs. Evers on AM Joy

I missed a lot of the interview. Which President was it that she chastised for calling her by her first name? Trump?

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Mrs. Evers on AM Joy (Original Post) avebury Apr 2018 OP

She is an American hero, patriot. Her husband of course too Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #1

I know who she is and that she is an American avebury Apr 2018 #2

Can't help you, sorry wryter2000 Apr 2018 #3

Sorry, I wasnt responding to your question. I dont know the answer. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #4

Yes, Trump. frogmarch Apr 2018 #5

He's such a disgusting, vile, racist, bigoted lout Docreed2003 Apr 2018 #7

WOW Gothmog Apr 2018 #6

I'm just now watching, her calm speaking voice is mesmerizing. procon Apr 2018 #8

Great interview Gothmog Apr 2018 #9

Eliot Rosewater

(31,131 posts)

1. She is an American hero, patriot. Her husband of course too

Reply to avebury (Original post)

Sat Apr 7, 2018, 12:01 PM

Apr 2018

I was about to give up and then I saw this interview.

avebury

(10,953 posts)

2. I know who she is and that she is an American

Reply to Eliot Rosewater (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 7, 2018, 12:07 PM

Apr 2018

hero. I just wanted know which President it was that disrespected her.

wryter2000

(46,122 posts)

3. Can't help you, sorry

Reply to avebury (Reply #2)

Sat Apr 7, 2018, 12:16 PM

Apr 2018

But Trump wouldn't know who she is. He'd probably call her Coretta.

Eliot Rosewater

(31,131 posts)

4. Sorry, I wasnt responding to your question. I dont know the answer.

Reply to avebury (Reply #2)

Sat Apr 7, 2018, 12:17 PM

Apr 2018

frogmarch

(12,160 posts)

5. Yes, Trump.

Reply to avebury (Original post)

Sat Apr 7, 2018, 12:19 PM

Apr 2018

My encounter with President Trump reminded me of the Jim Crow era, and made me feel disrespected rather than appreciated.

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On Dec. 9, the president visited that museum and afterward, he addressed me by my first name, instead of “Mrs. Evers.”

That moment disturbed me since I had not given him permission to call me by my first name. My husband and so many others spent their lives fighting for the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/01/17/myrlie-evers-trumps-hateful-words-overshadow-his-praise-my-husband/1037476001/

Docreed2003

(16,889 posts)

7. He's such a disgusting, vile, racist, bigoted lout

Reply to frogmarch (Reply #5)

Sat Apr 7, 2018, 12:35 PM

Apr 2018

Gothmog

(145,754 posts)

6. WOW

Reply to avebury (Original post)

Sat Apr 7, 2018, 12:23 PM

Apr 2018

That was a great interview. WOW

procon

(15,805 posts)

8. I'm just now watching, her calm speaking voice is mesmerizing.

Reply to avebury (Original post)

Sat Apr 7, 2018, 12:39 PM

Apr 2018

Her personal story is inspiring, but she is also a very dignified, poised and gracious woman, a combination that makes her a powerful speaker. I was startled when she said she was 85! She's a very beautiful lady and looks much, much younger... me and my wrinkles are so envious!

Gothmog

(145,754 posts)

9. Great interview

Reply to avebury (Original post)

Sat Apr 7, 2018, 12:59 PM

Apr 2018

Link to tweet

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