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Why Sharpton Canceled Appearance At Black Journalists Convention

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First Posted: 08/08/11 04:26 PM ET Updated: 10/08/11 06:12 AM ET

Last week, Rev. Al Sharpton was scheduled to speak on a panel at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention in Philadelphia. At the last minute, though, he pulled out.

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12:44 PM on 08/10/2011
The Jebus told the Good Rev not to.
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JohnnyAce Okeke
GRAND MASTER SEN$Ei {{-_-}}™
06:11 AM on 08/10/2011
Not enough $ in it for him. {{-_-}}
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mesuki
03:19 PM on 08/09/2011
I love his show!! There's always some haters out there Mr. Sharpton so ignore them and do your thing!
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01:45 PM on 08/09/2011
Thanks for the link Rev. Al..
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GravitonX
10^300 bosons could care less.
09:12 AM on 08/09/2011
I like Al.
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El Chingaso
Fighting for mental superiority...
07:36 AM on 08/09/2011
Say, man, who's this Sharpton dude? Like, what's he done...that's so impressive? He just talks his behind off...like he's the man. Sharpton ought to get a real job, and zip it up and start listening for a change, Holmes...
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Tristman
Green is good
02:01 PM on 08/09/2011
be careful, you're speaking the truth and telling it like it is. That could be unpopular to some people who read the HP
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BlackPrincess
You Are Loved. Think Positive.
06:06 PM on 08/08/2011
I admit I've come to admire Al Sharpton, But, I am little confused by his comment below about being considered for a news show on MSNBC:

Loop 21:

"Can you understand the criticism that more black journalists are needed to host cable TV news shows?"


Al Sharpton:

"I think that criticism is right but that is not what is being discussed right now. What is being discussed is that I’ve been asked to anchor a news show, which is wrong because I’ve not been asked by MSNBC about anchoring a news show. I’m being considered for anchoring a show that is designed around talking with people who have a particular point of view on various issues of the day."

If, I am not mistakened "issues of the day" is considered NEWS...

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12:17 PM on 08/09/2011
I am confused also. http://www.perspectivestv.com
03:34 PM on 08/09/2011
Then Mr Sharpton's work here is done.
12:19 PM on 08/09/2011
I liked your webpage too. http://www.perspectivestv.com
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BlackPrincess
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04:03 PM on 08/09/2011
Many thanks to the creator of Black Visions, this site is a blessing to people of color from all walks of life.

BTW, I've checked out your webpage and I like what I see. Wishing you much success. God Bless.


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Talossa
Not all liberals are silly.
04:18 PM on 08/08/2011
Because he's not a journalist?
05:16 PM on 08/08/2011
But he is a r.ace h.ustler and this event did have "b.lack" in the title.
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Talossa
Not all liberals are silly.
05:21 PM on 08/08/2011
That too.

I'm a big MSNBC fan -- but I will never watch Sharpton.
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FloridaLAW
This Day, This Moment, Right Now!
09:49 AM on 08/09/2011
Is pat Buchanan a race hustler?
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Tony Sanchez
11:20 PM on 08/09/2011
Because in this case he was a shakedown artist.