Responding to Examiner.com story about some Oklahoma citizens who don't want Rev. Jesse Jackson and the media he attracts to Tulsa
As a former national staff member to Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr and a 40 year civil rights activist, leaders like Jackson, Sharpton and others are FOREVER placed in a "damned if you show up and damned if you don't show up" reality. Certain Oklahoma residents do NOT want to be reminded with Jackson's media attention that this current racial shootings is in the same Tuls



I firmly believe that America is the greatest country on the earth and it is truly a land of opportunity for all. The American dream is alive and well and many people of all races have had tremendous success. With these positives in place, it is no wonder why there have been so many incredible achievements by African Americans in the 21st century to include the obvious - the first black president.