In 2007 to 2009, Fox News correspondent Juan Williams has been referred in the past as a “happy Negro,” I thought it might be helpful to identify the source of the quote. It was said by scholar and Syracuse University professor, Dr. Boyce Watkins who is “one of the most highly sought after African-American scholars in the world. Specializing in financial psychology, educational motivation, and black social commentary, Dr. Watkins has presented his message to millions, making regular appearances on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, ABC News, BET, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Black Enterprise Magazine and many more national media outlets.” Dr. Watkins referred to Juan Williams as a “happy Negro” during a CNN appearance in which he discussed Bill O'Reilly's negative statements about African Americans. Dr. Watkins referenced Bill's astonishment that African Americans had table manners – an assertion defended by Juan Williams. Dr. Watkins was subsequently smeared by Bill O’Reilly and Juan Williams, who called Dr. Watkins a “race monger.”
Today, when we find politicians, both democrats and republicans bashing the president and some Republicans even going as far as to sue him, there is Juan Williams standing up and making clear arguments why President Obama is being victimized for being the first black president. Even Sarah Palin and the Tea party has started a campaign for impeachment proceedings against the president.....Juan Williams is out there speaking on behalf of the great work President Obama is doing despite no cooperation from "all white" lobbyists. I must give Juan Williams credit, he is no Happy Negro....but clearly speaking on behalf of President Obama when at times Juan is all alone.
Posted By: jamal Abraham
Sunday, August 3rd 2014 at 7:55PM
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