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REV. PETERSON CONFRONTS JESSE JACKSON (BOND LEADER ASSAULTED AT TOYOTA MEETING IN L.A.)
BOND ^ | December 11, 2001 | Ermias Alemayehu

Posted on 12/11/2001 11:44:45 AM PST by NewDestiny

Los Angeles - Brotherhood Organization of A New Destiny (BOND) Founder and President Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson was assaulted by supporters of Rev. Jesse Jackson (head of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition) yesterday at a Los Angeles Trade Bureau Forum Meeting held at the L.A. Chamber of Commerce. The meeting between Jesse Jackson and Toyota Motor Sales officials was the unveiling of Toyota’s “21st Century Diversity Strategy”. Featured speakers were Jesse Jackson and Irv Miller, Toyota’s Vice-President For Corporate Communications. In attendance were upwards of two hundred black business owners and representatives.

Rev. Jesse Jackson stated in his opening remarks, “I have been on the ‘red squad list’ by [Attorney General John] Ashcroft and others, they’re after us… They’re using bin Laden as an excuse to come after us, we [U.S.] gave bin Laden 60 million, if we’re going to fight terrorists, we must also fight the Klan… Locking people out of economic opportunity is a form of economic terrorism,” said Jackson. Also, citing as an example of his organization’s efforts to help “disadvantaged” youth, Jackson announced that he has invited as his special guests to the Fourth Annual Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Awards Dinner to be held tonight in Beverly Hills, members of the “Decatur Seven,” the black students who were expelled for viciously attacking fellow students at a high school football game in Decatur, IL. Jackson had protested last year to have the thugs re-admitted. Jackson told the audience that minorities cannot make it with talent alone, prodding them to join his Trade Bureau or risk missing out on hundreds of millions in corporate dollars.

In the meeting it was also announced that Rainbow/PUSH member J.L. Armstrong was named Supplier Development Manager for Toyota Motor Sales, essentially making him the liaison between minority businesses owners and Toyota.

During the Q and A session, Rev. Peterson asked the Toyota official, “As the President of a nonprofit conservative organization, BOND, I’m concerned that our young people will be locked out of any training programs offered by Toyota because of our conservative beliefs. How are you going to make sure that organizations like ours are not discriminated against by Rainbow/PUSH and its members?” The crowd reacted with jeering as one man yelled at Rev. Peterson to sit down and keep quiet. Judge Greg Mathis, host of the T.V. show “Judge Mathis”, barked at Rev. Peterson, “You must be watching too much Bill O’Reilly.” The Co-Chair of the event, Carl Dickerson (President of Employee Benefits) and others began personally attacking Rev. Peterson by calling him “stupid”. Some in the audience could be heard asking, “What are you doing, why are you saying this?” It was obvious Jackson and most of the crowd didn’t want Rev. Peterson’s comments to be heard by the Toyota officials.

After several heated verbal exchanges between Rev. Peterson and Rainbow/PUSH officials, Jesse Jackson jumped in the fray by calling Rev. Peterson and other black conservatives “parasites, who show up after someone else shakes the fruit off the trees.” What followed could only be described as “fireworks” as Rev. Peterson laid into Jackson for his snide personal attack; the two were sitting five feet from each other, separated only by a large conference table. It seemed as though the whole room went silent as people were shocked that Jesse Jackson was silenced in front of his own supporters.

A security guard soon entered in an apparent attempt to remove Rev. Peterson, but he refused to leave. At this point Jonathan Jackson (Jesse’s son) and two other Jackson supporters positioned themselves across from Rev. Peterson and glared at him for the remainder of the meeting. At the meeting’s conclusion, Jonathan Jackson attempted to block Rev. Peterson and a BOND representative as they moved through a walkway. Rev. Peterson made his way past the younger Jackson despite this. When Rev. Peterson and the BOND representative moved to exit the room, Jonathan Jackson and several other men crossed the room and Jackson shoved Rev. Peterson. Meanwhile, a mob of people including Jesse Jackson circled Rev. Peterson, Jackson telling the men to “Get his a** out of here.” Judge Greg Mathis and others surrounded Rev. Peterson, screaming and yelling at him for several minutes to “leave before you get your a** kicked.” Rev. Peterson eventually left of his own will.

Rev. Peterson said, “The meeting reminded me of Ku Klux Klan meetings that I used to see in movies as a kid, except today the participants were black thugs dressed in suits.” BOND is sponsoring the “Third Annual National Day of Repudiation of Jesse Jackson” on January 21, 2002 in Los Angeles, CA. For more information contact Ermias Alemayehu at (323) 782-1980 / bond@bondinfo.org.

Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson is the author of the widely-acclaimed book From Rage To Responsibility.


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201 posted on 12/13/2001 7:37:50 AM PST by Unicorn
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To: rebuildus
For those who really want to help Jesse Lee Peterson and stick it to Jesse Jackson at the same time just send him a donation to his boy's home for trouble youth. Now I know allot of you Freepers have big hearts and they may be tapped out after 9-11 and the crap that followed and I can't demand you give him money that is on you but this is your way to shut Jackson mouth!!! I do allot of the political work for black conservatives on the East Coast where Rev Peterson is a foot soldier in the community and my good friend. I have always been truthfully with you guys and will contiune to do so, but it is up to you if you want to help Jesse Lee are not and for those who already have I am thankful!!!
202 posted on 12/13/2001 7:40:58 AM PST by Trueblackman
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To: Trueblackman
$$$$ on the way to BOND, trueblackman. I have so much respect for Reverend Petersen--he is a true American hero. You are too, BTW!!!!

Rage on against the amoral left wing race-baiting machine!!!!!!!

204 posted on 12/13/2001 7:45:02 AM PST by RooRoobird14
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To: abigail2
Where? Thanks
205 posted on 12/13/2001 7:47:47 AM PST by travelin_man
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To: NewDestiny
I just made a donation to BOND using their secure CC site. How about you?

God Bless Rev Jesse Lee Peterson!

206 posted on 12/13/2001 8:47:17 AM PST by hattend
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To: Trueblackman
Bump to you.

It's time to fight Jesse Jackson's extortion machine. Give to BOND today.

207 posted on 12/13/2001 8:49:57 AM PST by hattend
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To: AStack75
Well, at least Jesse is now refering to his dealings with Toyota as what they truly are, a shakedown. Extortion is another word.

GOOD CATCH

208 posted on 12/13/2001 9:01:31 AM PST by netman
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To: snorkeler
Jesse doesn't order a boycott...rather why do you think TOYOTA'S are NUMBER ONE on the stolen car list for the nation??
209 posted on 12/13/2001 11:23:30 AM PST by ejo
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To: NewDestiny
>>...Jesse Jackson jumped in the fray by calling Rev. Peterson and other black conservatives “parasites, who show up after someone else shakes the fruit off the trees.” ...<<

There you have it! Proof from the man himself that Jesse is just a "shakedown" artist!

210 posted on 12/13/2001 11:27:29 AM PST by FReepaholic
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To: Trueblackman
For those who really want to help Jesse Lee Peterson and stick it to Jesse Jackson at the same time just send him a donation to his boy's home for trouble youth

Is that address also on the BOND website? I don't have the link handy, so I'll have to hunt a bit.

211 posted on 12/13/2001 11:43:22 AM PST by truthkeeper
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To: rebuildus
Thank YOU, rebuildus - and thanks to your fine organization - for doing the necessary work of hitting that shakedown artist where he lives!

Post history so far...

Reverend Peterson to Guest on the O'Reilly Factor!

Civil Rights Leader Fears for Life after Jesse Jackson Confrontation

(Please feel free to add!)

212 posted on 12/13/2001 12:56:11 PM PST by Mercuria
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To: TigersEye
Here's the response I got from Toyota after I complained:

We appreciate you taking the time to express your comments regarding our diversity program. This plan is a strategic business decision by Toyota. It is rooted in the two pillars of Toyota's business culture: continuous improvement and respect for people. By applying these principles to minority business opportunities, we are confident it will result in a competitive advantage for our company.

It is not an agreement or deal with Reverend Jesse Jackson and was not subject to his approval. No benefit to any individual or organization was solicited or offered, and none was promised or delivered. The plan will benefit the minority business community, the auto industry, Toyota and the US economy in general.

We have included links to two Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that pertain to this issue.

Title: Diversity Issues URL: http://toyota.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/toyota.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_refno=010525-000122

Title: Toyota's Commitment to Diversity URL: http://toyota.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/toyota.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_refno=010525-000124

Thank you for your comments. We value your opinion and will pass the information on to our diversity department. We have documented your comments at our National Headquarters under file #200112130976. If you have any further questions, please contact us. National Customer Relations

213 posted on 12/13/2001 1:37:41 PM PST by monsteronmaple
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To: Trueblackman; fabian
Thanks trueblackman, Jesse Lee really needs the $$$ now, and that is what Jesse J and his ilk have been trying to do, put the squeeze on patriotic, America loving, blacks. Lets show this brave, unflappable man we appreciate him...
214 posted on 12/13/2001 10:44:42 PM PST by abigail2
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To: NewDestiny; Mercuria
ND, thanks so much for posting this AND Mercuria, thank you for the ping!
215 posted on 12/14/2001 4:26:27 AM PST by WomanofStandard
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