Why Sharpton Canceled Appearance At Black Journalists Convention

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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Comments

[DanSc]

12:44 PM on 08/10/2011

The Jebus told the Good Rev not to.

[JohnnyAce Okeke]

06:11 AM on 08/10/2011

Not enough $ in it for him. {{-_-}}

[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!

[Cakey4814]

01:45 PM on 08/09/2011

Thanks for the link Rev. Al..

[GravitonX]

09:12 AM on 08/09/2011

I like Al.

[El Chingaso]

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...

[Tristman]

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

[BlackPrincess]

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...

www.blackvisions.org

[rwilli1972]

12:17 PM on 08/09/2011

I am confused also. http://www.perspectivestv.com

[Backtalkisahorse]

03:34 PM on 08/09/2011

Then Mr Sharpton's work here is done.

[rwilli1972]

12:19 PM on 08/09/2011

I liked your webpage too. http://www.perspectivestv.com

[BlackPrincess]

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.


www.blackv­isions.org

[Talossa]

04:18 PM on 08/08/2011

Because he's not a journalist?

[UKLLee]

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.

[Talossa]

05:21 PM on 08/08/2011

That too.

I'm a big MSNBC fan -- but I will never watch Sharpton.

[FloridaLAW]

09:49 AM on 08/09/2011

Is pat Buchanan a race hustler?

[Tony Sanchez]

11:20 PM on 08/09/2011

Because in this case he was a shakedown artist.