Mike Greenberg has released a formal apology for greeting his audience on Martin Luther “Coon”, he means King day. After a little research we discovered that Greenberg’s statement may indeed be a common accident. We here at The Afro Pick have dug into the PBS archives where this accident of saying “Coon” instead of “King” seems to be a common mistake. Don’t believe us? Listen to Mike Greenberg’s statement below, then listen to the same mistake made by Mayor Joseph Smitherman of Selma, Alabama in 1965. Hey, Maybe Mike Greenberg did slip up and call Dr. King, a coon by accident. NOT!
Mike Greenberg’s 2010 King/Coon Slip
Mayor Joseph Smitherman of Selma, Alabama in 1965 King/Coon slip
Mike Greenberg’s statement about the “accidental slur”
I just came home from the Knicks game and found out about the mess that was created by my garbling a sentence on our show this morning; I apologize for not addressing it sooner.
And I’m sorry that my talking too fast – and slurring my words – might have given people who don’t know our show the wrong impression about us, and about me.
I feel horrible about that, because nothing could be further away from who I am and what our show is about.
I would never say anything like that, not in public, or in private, or in the silence of my own mind, and neither would anyone associated with our show, and I’m very sorry that my stumble this morning gave so many people the opposite impression.
Mike Greenberg should be fired as swiftly as the slurs from his tongue.
Okay this cop means business and that he’s not to be dealt with. This drunk really gets it as he refuses to obey an officer. Police brutality or did he ask for it? Maybe a little bit of both. But to all criminals who like to disobey the law, make sure you don’t cross this cop. He means business.
Angry Ex-Idol Contestant Alexis Cohen was struck and killed by a car in New Jersey. Cohen appeared in the American Idol auditions in two different seasons. Her lashing out at the judges is what she what she is most remembered for. Rest in Peace Alexis.
Looks like Ne-Yo has managed to show his soft side to the public again. At a concert in Manchester Ne-Yo just started crying in the middle of a performance leaving his audience stunned. Why man? Man up, now Ne-Yo!
Okay, we all know Sean Hannity hates President Barack Obama. He can’t hide it, and I’m not certain he wants to. On his show Hannity, he’s managed to call President Obama everything in the book except the “N” word…. so far…. and in public. But maybe, we have Sean Hannity all wrong. Maybe there are other reasons for him not liking our President other than him being black. We’ve complied a list of things that may just be the cause of Sean Hannity’s hatred for President Barack Obama.
He’s Cool
Let’s face, most of Sean Hannity’s guest on that Great American Panel of his are just downright lame. Most of them get on his panel to say something negative about the President and end up complimenting him. Not to mention so of his guess appear downright drunk… Did you see the one with Richard Petty?
He’s Athletic
Let’s face it Sean, cross burning just isn’t a sport anymore. Maybe 30 years ago, but not now. The President has mad basketball skills, so you can’t compare that to burning crosses.
He Has A Swagger
No matter how much Sean walks in front of that mirror at home, he still can’t get that walk right. Practice makes perfect.
He Has A Smooth Haircut
Sean’s most likely tired of his Superman haircut, but let’s face it, a fade wouldn’t look good with that.
Obama’s Stance on Slavery
That’s it! Hannity has a fear President Obama may sign a bill to enslave all Republicans. I’m not certain how much work you can get out of them since most of them are old enough to have own slaves in the past.
His Dance Moves
Sean hates the President because he didn’t do the Achy Breaky Heart at one of his Presidential Ball.
He Likes To Know What He’s Talking About Before He Speaks
We can’t argue about that Sean. You don’t care if it’s true or not, if you feel like saying it and it supports what you believe in, you’re going to say it. Not knowing what you’re talking about has never stopped you from saying a word.
On the finale of Ray J’s love reality show For The Love Of Ray J, he finally picked a new girlfriend, Cocktail. Ray J’s long hard search for Miss Right started with 14 women, all claiming they’re not after him because he’s a celebrity. What other reason would there be to go after Ray J?
One must now wonder, what’s next for Ray J? Will this publicity stunt help his struggling music career? His sex tape with Kim Kardashian certainly helped him out. Will doing this show assist him in not being known for just being Brandy’s little brother? One can only wait and see.
If it does anything for his career at all, you can bet your last dollar you’ll be seeing For the Love Of Brandy next.
On the finale of Ray J’s love reality show For The Love Of Ray J, he finally picked a new girlfriend, Cocktail. Ray J’s long hard search for Miss Right started with 14 women, all claiming they’re not after him because he’s a celebrity. What other reason would there be to go after Ray J?