Black In Business

We have Rev. Jesse Jackson, Minister Farrakhan, Presidential canidate Obama and now Rev. Sharpton is coming to town. Mayor Daley, it is not your fathers Chicago! There are 2 brothers that have made impressive runs for President and one that is currently running. Minister Farrakhan is received like a world leader in many parts of the world. Mayor Daley, your father knew how to keep black people in line. You need to watch your back.
Al Sharpton announced yesterday he is setting up shop in Chicago with his Chicago chapter of the national Action Network. The head of the Chicago chapter is Jerri Wright, daughter of Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the esteemed Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ. Trinity is one of Chicago’s most impressive churches and the church attended by Senator Obama. For many affluent black Chicagoans, it is the church to be seen in.
Rev. Sharpton felt his presence is needed because Daley has been getting a free pass on the corruption and police misconduct. A number of police officers have embarrassed the city by beating up innocent civilians. You may have watched the video of a 300 lb cop brutality beating up a woman bartender. Some schools of thought feel Rev. Jackson has gotten soft on Daley because of political and business interest in his family. I think Rev. Jackson has done a stellar job but he and Sharpton together will provide a one two punch for fairness that will be hard to ignore. Stay tuned. For reaction see the link to Mark Brown’s column.