[Moomah]

Of course Bill Clinton could say this and be applauded as the U.S. first black President ....

[weegee]

Clinton "was the first black president" (and this idiocy was echoed once again on TV Guide/TV Land's (Viacom's) 100 Most Memorable TV Events) yet Elvis "stole" all he had from black America.

[SuziQ]

Of course Bill Clinton could say this and be applauded as the U.S. first black President ....

Folks keep thinking that was a compliment from black people about x42. I believe it was a comment about him from the author, Toni Morrison, and considering her general opinion of black men, I'm not so sure it was meant to be complimentary.