When people talk about black representation on the Supreme Court, or any representation, it has more to do with how they'll likely bring a perspective that reflects an important demographic who will be affected by rulings by the court. Thomas, on the surface, was supposed to be this for the black community, but has undermined their interests time and time again. So that's why we have another member of the community now, and a female one at that. Black women particularly, as society often demonstrates, can have the most to lose in certain rulings. So it is indeed a means of equity.
I hope I'm not treading into problematic territory by saying that, but I think it's as plain as a window is clear that Clarence Thomas is not embraced by or considered representative of black Americans' political interests beyond being one himself.
No, you're fine. I'm a Black man and you're correct in your assessment.
Clarence Thomas is disliked by (probably) most Black people in America. It's a shame that he replaced Thurgood Marshall. One of Bush 41's worst decisions.
