Andre Dickens
ON THE RECORD · 7 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“At a time when Trump and the Supreme Court are minimizing Black electoral power we need a party that would come to Atlanta and galvanize the Southeast for 2028 and beyond. Real leaders produce for the present and the future,”
Andre Dickens · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
This remark, criticizing the party's treatment of Black voters and urging outreach to Atlanta, appears to continue Dickens' letter despite being labeled as Martin's statement in the article.
“The DNC continues to make the wrong choices,”
Andre Dickens · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
Dickens made this remark in a letter criticizing the DNC after Atlanta was excluded from the 2028 convention shortlist.
“This was an opportunity for Ken Martin and the DNC leadership to show they have a thoughtful plan for the party and know how to win the White House in 2028. But instead they are running scared and retreat to their safe spaces. I’m ready for Democratic leadership that understands what every Democratic voter already knows: that this is a moment that demands we run toward battles and into the fight.”
Andre Dickens · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
Dickens criticized Ken Martin and DNC leadership for lacking a plan to win the White House in 2028.
“Atlanta has not hosted a convention in nearly 40 years. One party has chosen the South to host their convention, and the other has chosen the same region over and over again. This isn’t by accident. It’s an intentional choice.”
Andre Dickens · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
Dickens noted Atlanta has not hosted a Democratic convention in nearly 40 years in his letter.
“They are afraid to leave their comfort zone and blind to the fact that the South is the answer. They are abandoning Atlanta, abandoning the South, and once again abandoning Black voters,”
Andre Dickens · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
Part of Dickens' letter accusing the DNC of abandoning Atlanta, the South, and Black voters.
“They are abandoning Atlanta, abandoning the South, and once again abandoning Black voters,”
Andre Dickens · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
Dickens criticized DNC chairman Ken Martin in a letter after Atlanta was eliminated as a 2028 DNC host contender.
“Shut up and respect our legacy Black women residents that made this city that you get to enjoy freely,”
Andre Dickens · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Dickens replied to Brimer's Instagram comment telling him to 'shut up'.