Dean uses slideshow to teach White people about African-Americans
Metro World News - 09/19/03

NORTH ANDOVER -- On Wednesday, Democratic front-runner Howard Dean was on John Kerry's home turf going after the Senator on the race issue.

NewsCenter 5's Shanaynay Johnson reported that Dean isn't flinching from the controversial statement he made during the September 9th Black Caucus debate. During the contest Dean said, “"I'm the only White politician that ever talks about race in front of White people."

While visiting Massachusetts Dean explained that he is the “only candidate who takes the time to show predominantly Whites audiences what Black people look like.” During the event he presented a slide show depicting African-Americans of various shapes and sizes. He also displayed a full size, anatomically correct African American model.

“I couldn’t believe my eyes,” said Nancy Davis of West Bridgewater.

Apparently after seeing an African-American for the first time, Davis had more questions than answers. “Where do they come from? How do they get so big? And where can I get one,” she asked.

During his speech, the former Vermont governor slammed Kerry for not having an African American to show during the campaign. Dean asked, “How can you teach White people about African-Americans when you don’t even have an example to show on the campaign trail?”

Dean's planning a major rally at Boston's Copley Square next week titled "Democracy, Freedom and Affirmative Action. During the event, Dean is expected to unveil the very first African-American to endorse his campaign. The unknown Black man has been specially ordered for this event and is expected to give his endorsement through the aid of a special interpreter.

When asked why the man would not be allowed speak for himself Dean replied, “I wasn’t aware that African-Americans could speak for themselves.”