[Petronski]

Somehow I can't imagine one of today's bling-bling gangstas speaking with eloquence such as this:

"White people often point to the writings of Booker T. Washington as the best example of a desirable attitude on the part of the colored population. I have never been able to agree with the point of view of Washington, because he has to my mind not been altogether frank in the statement of the problems or courageous in his solution to them…I have found no better way of avoiding race prejudice than to act with people of other races as if prejudice did not exist."

- Jack Johnson

[Petronski]

Here is an excellent website telling all about Jack Johnson, including an interview with the author of "The Unforgiveable Blackness."

[kms61]

Even moreso because Johnson was self-educated. He never went past the fifth grade.

[cyborg]

You're spot on and Jack Johnson is RIGHT.