by Dr. Boyce Watkins
In this episode of “Keeping it Real with Rev. Al Sharpton,” Rev. Sharpton and I get into an involved discussion on a few important topics:
1) Who’s responsible for rising black unemployment? Many are pointing their fingers toward the president, while I am in agreement with Rev. Sharpton that the Congressional Black Caucus and private industry should also be held accountable on this issue.
2) The suspicious prosecution of Pastor Onslow Ross in Macon, GA – Pastor Ross does not appear to be a man who deserves to be in prison. I went to visit him in an Alabama facility this month, and after hearing various accounts of what happened, he at least deserves the bond hearing that his attorney has been requesting (which the courts have inexplicably and suspiciously delayed).
3) The success of the film “Jumping the Broom,” partly released by Bishop TD Jakes. This opens the question of how far black pastors should be encouraged to go to spread positive messages outside the church. Additionally, the success of the film reminds us of the importance of making more films for African American audiences.
The video can be watched by clicking here.
