The year was 1971 when Don Cornelius expanded his television show nationwide and everybody couldn’t wait for Saturday morning to come so we could tune in.
While we were waking up, eating a bowl of cereal, and watching the dancers doing the bump and pop locking down the Soul Train line, Dick Clark was rigorously working behind the scenes to shut down our favorite Saturday morning show and trying to snatch Don Cornelius’ top-rated soul spot by doing what many people in his position had been…
And still today Jessie Jackson doesn’t get the respect he deserve. Jessie has every right to receive payouts and etc. If it wasn’t for him, his peers and MLK non of us would have the rights we have today. Al Sharpton has been smeared by Republicans and lost African Americans too. Fighting for people’s equal rights is a full time job. Somebody has to do it and get paid for their hard work!
Arthur I think you made an excellent point my man., although I know that some would disagree with us on this one. Thanks for letting us know your thoughts on this story…appreciate it.
And still today Jessie Jackson doesn’t get the respect he deserve. Jessie has every right to receive payouts and etc. If it wasn’t for him, his peers and MLK non of us would have the rights we have today. Al Sharpton has been smeared by Republicans and lost African Americans too. Fighting for people’s equal rights is a full time job. Somebody has to do it and get paid for their hard work!
Arthur I think you made an excellent point my man., although I know that some would disagree with us on this one. Thanks for letting us know your thoughts on this story…appreciate it.