Framing a Racially Perfect Picture

While some people get caught with photographs of terrible scandals, Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton gets caught with photographs of being racially inclusive and aware.

Secretary Clinton, throughout her campaign, has been adept at reaching out to the afflicted racial minorities of our nation. She has done so through the use of recognition of causes and support of movements. Specifically she has been seen visiting many African American churches. This is a common tactic for the Clinton family. They have had a strong tie in this demographic area for years and years. She goes to these churches, speaks, and is seen as being racially inclusive through her promotion of things such as prison reform and economic development with a focus in helping these communities. In After Black Lives Matter dust-up, Bill and Hillary Clinton shore up support with black voters, an article on The Washington Post website, she is quoted speaking about how she wants to “boost economic development in predominantly African American communities in Baltimore and elsewhere.”

These scenes are used to frame her as a candidate who is racially just and aware. She is striving to be seen as a President who would have those minorities in mind when at the discussion table. For example, on her website, hillaryclinton.com under the Racial Justice section of the Issues page, she is seen in a photograph surrounded by a racially diverse group.

Photo from Hillaryclinton.com Racial Justice section of issues page
Photo from Hillaryclinton.com Racial Justice section of issues page

This is an interesting rhetorical tactic. In this picture you see Hillary surrounding herself with family members of people who have suffered from acts of racial injustice. She depicts herself as stern but compassionate in this moment. It is in effort to seem presidential but also aware and caring of those groups affected by racial injustice. She is trying to associate herself with being in a position of power and fighting against racial injustice in our nation.

Hillary Clinton wants to be seen with groups fighting against racial injustice, because she wants to be seen as a fighter against racial injustice. This is key factor in securing the votes supplied by the groups affected by racial injustice.

 

One thought on “Framing a Racially Perfect Picture

  1. In my blog, I talked about an ad that showed Hillary Clinton with the mother’s of several victims of police killings. I’m glad that you brought it up again, because it does show that she is consistent with her narrative on racial justice. She always seen with members of the African American community to gain support.

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