Written by Baruti M. Kamau, Guest Columnist
August 10, 1998 (Barutiwa News Service) – Last month a column by Lenora B. Fulani entitled “Right On, Bulworth!” was distributed to editors of the Black press. The column failed to appear in many established Black publications. Why? Because Dr. Fulani metaphorically speaking pulled several Black American leaders pants down. In her column she stated that many Black leaders don’t have the guts to say the Democratic Party has betrayed Black America. She expressed her effort and frustration in trying to persuade Louis Farrakhan, Jesse Jackson, and Al Sharpton to be honest in telling Black America how much the Democratic Party take us for granted. Surprisingly, Dr. Fulani goes as far as admitting how the Jews have played the “Farrakhan Card” to raise money from other Jews. After reading her column I walked away smiling. Fulani’s implications confirmed my theory that the old guard in Black America must go…
About The Author
Baruti M. Kamau is an African American entrepreneur and citizen journalist. As a writer and publisher, Kamau is primarily known for publishing Barutiwa Newspaper from 1992 to 1999. Currently, Mr. Kamau is building a network of websites focusing on publishing and distributing user-generated content. As an entrepreneur, Kamau is the President and CEO of a development stage company that provides passenger and driver solutions to select urban markets in southern Ohio. Kamau can be reached @ http://www.barutiwa.com and http://www.cincyforums.com