African Americans discuss Republican beliefs
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No word yet on a new court date.
Race is often associated with particular political parties.
But, some folks locally are challenging that stereotype.
And, they aren't afraid to share their views.
Laverne elliot is the first african-american president of the tennessee valley republican women's club.
It's a role she's held since the beginning of the year.
Laverne elliot: "they've been very, very accepting, very helpful, because they understand that we are all on the same mission which is to get donald j trump re- elected again."
Elliot is one of multiple black members of the group.
And she says her conservative views have been embraced by the black community.
Laverne elliot: "believe it or not i've felt no type of pressure.
Blacks in inner cities and the communities have been very accepting.
They have listened to what i have to say.
They have not been disrespectful at all."
Jamaal reynolds isn't afraid to express his thoughts about being conservative, but says he does feel pressure from his own community.
Jamaal reynolds: "i took a picture on the black lives matter mural downtown with my trump flag, but, and people were bashing me, but i was getting more bashing from the black community than i was from anybody else."
He says since he's posted the picture he's even received death threats.
Jamaal reynolds: