Political Engineering – Black Voter Manipulation

Political Engineering – Black Voter Manipulation Edward Bernays worked in political propaganda, and those strategies still control Black political engagement today. A. Emotional Voting Over Tangible Policies Black voters are often mobilized through emotional appeals (fear, historical loyalty, racial solidarity) rather than clear policy demands. Example: Politicians visit Black churches, play hip-hop, and dance, but do they deliver real economic change? B. Astroturfing & Manufactured Movements Some social movements appear grassroots but are actually corporate-funded distractions. Example: BLM (Black Lives Matter)—while the cause is legitimate, the organization itself has been accused of financial mismanagement and being co-opted by non-Black interests.