A Moment of Unity at the 2016 Community Forum on Black America
On February 12, 2016, inside the gymnasium of a Minneapolis public school, a crowd of community members, organizers, and voters gathered for what would become a memorable evening of solidarity and political engagement. The event, titled “A Community Forum on Black America with Senator Bernie Sanders,” was more than a campaign stop—it was a gathering rooted in hope, urgency, and the demand for systemic change.
As attendees waited for Senator Sanders to take the stage, the gymnasium pulsed with energy. That energy gave way to spontaneous chants and call-and-response songs, most notably the defiant and empowering chant: “I believe that we will win.” It was a reminder that this wasn’t just about one politician—it was about a people’s movement, a collective belief in justice and transformation.
The chant, with origins in sports arenas and later co-opted by protest movements across the U.S., became a spiritual anchor in that moment. It captured the emotional core of a community too often unheard—rising to reclaim space, visibility, and voice.
This short video clip isn’t just a piece of political nostalgia; it’s a snapshot of American civic life at its most real and raw. It reflects the atmosphere of the 2016 election season from the ground up—where hope clashed with history, and where music, memory, and movement converged.
This wasn’t just a campaign event. It was a cultural moment.
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