Louis Farrakhan or Jesse Jackson

[kes1111]

Who was the most important black leader of the last 30 years?

Louis Farrakhan Muhammad, Sr. (born Louis Eugene Wolcott; May 11, 1933) is the leader of the African-American religious movement the Nation of Islam (NOI). He served as the minister of major mosques in Boston and Harlem, and was appointed by the longtime NOI leader, Elijah Muhammad, before his death in 1975, as the National Representative of the Nation of Islam. After Warith Deen Muhammad disbanded the NOI and started the orthodox Islamic group American Society of Muslims, Farrakhan started rebuilding the NOI. In 1981 he revived the name Nation of Islam for his organization, previously known as Final Call, regaining many of the Nation of Islam's National properties including the NOI National Headquarters Mosque Maryam, reopening over 130 NOI mosques in America and the world.

Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. (born October 8, 1941) is an African-American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988 and served as shadow senator for the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997. He was the founder of both entities that merged to form Rainbow/PUSH. Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. is his eldest son. In an AP-AOL "Black Voices" poll in February 2006, Jackson was voted "the most important black leader".

 

[Upgrade Dave]

Interesting question.

Both pale to what came before but both came to prominence in different times than Martin or Malcolm or anyone else.

Jackson started strong through the seventies and early to mid 80s and was still THE leading Black voice into the nineties. But personal scandal knocked him down tremendously.
Farrakhan didn't really come on strong nationally until the 90s and etched his name in history by assembling "The Million Man March". But his age and health have slowed him considerably.
Both are still great speakers and influential but not as much as they used to be. Both have made personal and public mistakes that have cost them but both have copped to them and tried to correct themselves.

If I had to pick, I'd say Jackson.

 

[jerrynuevo]

It's quite simple to me.

Farrakhan for my spiritual education

Jackson for activism.

 

[TruDat]

Both have been useful in the community.
I dont agree with both of them sometimes on certain issues.
Sometimes I feel like they are just trying to get their
cash up from time to time.


But both are important, hopefully my generation and the younger generation can continue the positive aspects of their messages and correct some of the mistakes that they have made, instead of giving speeches, actually put some work in action.

 

[Ok15DaysAndCounting]

 

[LALizard20]

Jackson and King got us recognized as US Citizens thru amendments to US Laws. However X and Farrakhan directed us to be self-reliant and independent because eventually that's who it will take for us to move forward...us!

But I say Farrakhan is better because like his predecessor (Malcom X) professes not to buy into White-Liberal BS about how things have changed when they really have not. And for us to go into business for ourselves and not to depend on White people for everything because that's who we will eventually have to rely on...us!

No leader is without vault. They all have and will make mistakes. Don't follow them blindly on every word that they say. Much of what Farrakhan makes alot of sense.

 

[divine]

White people love to have us choose either or... but it's all. All of our Black leaders have given much to the cause... some with their lives.

 

[Maxxam]

White people love to have us choose either or... but it's all. All of our Black leaders have given much to the cause... some with their lives.

 

[Chiyo]

Both Suck.

 

[Maxxam]

Both Suck.

this is how I like to see you coons:

 

[Cruise]

That's like choosing between...

the Devil

and

Lucifer.

A couple of Chicago, snake-oil salesmen.

I guess the whiteboys figured (Farrakhan was ready to take down Malcolm, Jesse was ready to take down Martin, we'll have Obama finish the job).

What is with Chicago and these assholes.

 

[Chiyo]

this is how I like to see you coons:

If not liking either one of those pimps make me a coon then I am king coon

 

[Ruff Ryder]

Jesse lost cool points after he spit venom during the Obama campaign.

 

[shaddyvillethug]

That's like choosing between...

the Devil

and

Lucifer.

A couple of Chicago, snake-oil salesmen.

I guess the whiteboys figured (Farrakhan was ready to take down Malcolm, Jesse was ready to take down Martin, we'll have Obama finish the job).

What is with Chicago and these assholes.

Coz we don't give a fuck about you niggu

even if Jesus moved into the wild hunndeds he would get it to.

Fuck u mean

 

[CharlieBrown]

Giant Douche or a Turd Sandwich.


Some choice...

 

[34real]

This is one of those questions that just cant be simply answered because they both have served us as a people,whether we like it or not in some form or another but to choose one over the other is,hard to do.

They both tap-dance for our government behind closed doors.

Farrakhan's message is usually a correct and worthy of paying attention to.

 

[Amajorfucup]

Giant Douche or a Turd Sandwich.


Some choice...

*Tom Alert*

 

[JD Walker]

Neither.

 

[Mt Airy Groove]

neither. both are hustlers

 

[x4578]

Neither.

 

[CharlieBrown]

*Tom Alert*

Sez you!

Both of these guys are clowns.

 

[PsyenceRawk]

Lousse Jacksakhan...

 

[DAYNE]

farrakilledmalcomxkhan

 

[BMG]

Rev. Al Sharpton

 

[Costanza]

Jackson clearly.

 

[BronxBomber]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiOq85bLFnE&feature=related

Steve Cokely and Dick Gregory on Jesse and how he was and is on the other side. Like 8 parts. Very deep. Implicates Messy involved in MLK murder.

I like what The Minister talks about but to be honest I dont trust any Black Leaders. I want to. I just cant. C.R.E.A.M

Peace

 

[kes1111]

Neither.

 

[kes1111]

 

[ORIGINAL NATION]

Elijah Muhammad is the best I have seen so far. Farrakhan is suppose to be the risen prophet (Elijah warning the people one last time).

But between Farrakhan and Jesse Jackson. I have got to say it is Farrakhan. I am doing somethings with what both of these men's lives have provided.

It is easy to always follow suit with others and try to make it seem as though Farrakhan had something to do with Malcolm death. The media was smart not to interview the men that were with Malcolm as to see if they believed Farrakhan had something to do with Malcolm death. This crab in a basket programming.

http://oneblacknation.webs.com/

http://blacknation.vpweb.com/default.html

 

[snark9]

Giant Douche or a Turd Sandwich.


Some choice...

We can see who Eldridge Cleaver was talking about when he said 'some black people have trouble following black leadership, not supported by whites.'

None of them are perfect, but they have fought for the community. Seems like some of you all are using Sean Hannity's talking points.

 

[Simply_Black]

It's quite simple to me.

Farrakhan for my spiritual education

Jackson for activism.

This ^^^

 

[Mo-Better]

Looking at the above responses its easy to see there's a bunch of CACs in here. Give credit to 1 black man and like worms in a heavy rain they can't help rise from the dirt.

 

[World B Free]

5 year old thread, wow.....

OP, is Obama going to win re-election?

 

[Teknique310]

Regardless of what you think of both. They have done more for Black folks than anyone criticizing them. Power moves always leave victims.

They both have put their asses on the line. What have you done ?

Its a lot of vitriol directed at celebrities about their silence on issues. Because of perceived wealth equaling freedom. You are only free in THESE UNITED STATES if you're an employer & not employee. As an employer you are now a politician. And politicians have to answer to circumstance & the immediate environment.

Jesse & the Minister have put more Black folks in college & on the path of higher thinking thats in your immediate family. Thats the cost. Get connected or get shorted.

Muthafuckaz love to talk about voting. What kind of check have you cut to your politico. Its $40-45 mill for a Senate seat. You dont have to wonder why Black folks get ignored when the issues get disscussed. Voting is one thing, & cutting checks IS A WHOLE OTHER BALLGAME. Max out them donations politic lovers if you want to be heard.

If I kidnapped your family & told you have 1 week to bring me back a Bugatti Vitesse with papers. A rare few can pay the bounty.

The others are going to have make decisions against their moral code if they really love their family.

 

[Mo-Better]

Elijah Muhammad is the best I have seen so far. Farrakhan is suppose to be the risen prophet (Elijah warning the people one last time).

But between Farrakhan and Jesse Jackson. I have got to say it is Farrakhan. I am doing somethings with what both of these men's lives have provided.

It is easy to always follow suit with others and try to make it seem as though Farrakhan had something to do with Malcolm death. The media was smart not to interview the men that were with Malcolm as to see if they believed Farrakhan had something to do with Malcolm death. This crab in a basket programming.

http://oneblacknation.webs.com/

http://blacknation.vpweb.com/default.html

Jesse never reached a level of recognizable power. Yeah he had a voice but he was more like a figurehead not a leader.

As for Farrakhan he obviously has the power. To request a million black men to unite in Washington DC and damn near get 2 million says much.

As for the problems that existed within the Nation back then its difficult to say who did or ordered what. In the movie Selma you'll see the underhanded tactics used by J. Edger Hoover to derail King and those powering the movement. Wanna bet the Nation wasn't infiltrated too? But many want to point their finger at Farrakhan having no proof.