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Back to the subject at hand. Thank you for having Charles and Cyreena on your show. I've heard them both speak and even had a house party for Cyreena when she ran last spring. I admire both Charles and Cyreena--Cyreena is super-smart, extremely poised, thoughtful and warm--she's got the ability to connect with people that is nothing short of extraordinary and, if she wants it, she'll be Governor Boston someday. I was thrilled when she said her loss in the spring had not dampened her enthusiasm for public office.

Cyreena talked about how people are multi-dimensional--that she can be an African American candidate, but she's also a female candidate, and a younger candidate as well. Cyreena, in her candidacy, inspires people like my
college-aged (white) daughter, who is interested in public service, and Cyreena's race is just a part of why she's an inspiring candidate. She and Charles, by their commitment to their community--and by that I mean Portland--should and do inspire people of all races, ages, sexual orientations, religious backgrounds, social status, etc. Race is part of the story, and an important part, but there's so much more going on with these talented young people.

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