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Michigan Dems' woke 'land acknowledgment' goes awry as speaker flubs tribe names
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- At Michigan’s Democratic Party Nominating Convention, Vice Chair Portia Roberson’s attempt at a land acknowledgment was disrupted by audience members correcting her pronunciation of Indigenous tribe names, leading to an awkward exchange on stage.
- Land acknowledgments have become a common practice among progressive groups to recognize Indigenous peoples' ancestral lands, often implying historical land theft.
- The convention featured speeches from Michigan Democratic nominees, including U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who criticized President Trump and advocated for socialized healthcare.
- Other key figures included Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, gubernatorial candidate Winnie Brinks, and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, who emphasized protecting voter data from federal government access.
- The event drew about half the capacity of the Lansing Center, with candidates focusing on opposing Republican figures like Rep. John James and highlighting progressive policy goals.
