Dumi sticks it to Bill O’Reilly about Rev. Jeremiah Wright and the Black church

March 25, 2008

R. L’Heureux Lewis, better know to SuperSpade readers as Dumi, is one of my intellectual heroes. Since I met him at the University of Michigan, he has always challenged me to look more deeply into issues and events to understand how to more effectively respond.

Last week, he was on the Bill O’Reilly’s The O’Reilly Factor discussing the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and his recent statements. I can summarize it like this: Bill O’Reilly doesn’t really understand anything he said.

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6 Responses to “Dumi sticks it to Bill O’Reilly about Rev. Jeremiah Wright and the Black church”

  1. Nicole T. on March 25th, 2008 12:33 pm

    I saw Dumi on there, and as I told him, he made me very proud! Yay for black people from U Mich doing it big!!! :o)

  2. Sheila J on March 25th, 2008 1:37 pm

    Dumi did a great job in addressing the questions and not getting railroaded by O’Reily. It seems tough to get so many important points and clarifications in such a small amount of time and talking over each other. I wish his time would have been longer and given a calmer arena to express himself. Dumi has a lot of knowledge up there, and that could have been a great help to the viewers. Go Black from the Blue, Go Dr. Dumi!

  3. Sakara on March 25th, 2008 2:30 pm

    I appreciate the fact that he brought up the constitution and what we as Black people feel about it based on our history with it. I think that is a fundamental discussion we don’t have often enough. There are two Americas and two constitutions.

    Wish Dumi would have reminded him that not all Black people feel and think the same thing, Rev. Wright or otherwise.

    And I agree, Bill didn’t understand anything. He didn’t really want to in the first place.

  4. Fredric on March 25th, 2008 6:36 pm

    nice!

    i attempted to watch fox news after the obama’s speech just to get a feel of what possible opposing view could come out. it was very hard to watch and listen to hannity and o’reilly attempt to siphon specific phrases as a means of character representation.

    too often does bill attempt to railroad his black guests, and i’m glad the good doctor gave such eloquent and frank points in his 5 mins.

  5. P: Tree vor on March 26th, 2008 4:56 am

    First, I am happy to hear Dumi being referred to as “Dr.” because I remember the time for this title to be established. Secondly, I think he did a great job in clarifying points O’Reilly made in efforts to railroad the discussion from the root of the discussion. And thirdly, I really appreciate the content of history discussed. It really brought about a great correlation of everyday livelihood while providing understanding for those not necessarily familiar to the content of “variety” held within Af Am culture and community. Great Job Dumi, doing what you do!

  6. Jusus on March 26th, 2008 5:43 pm

    I love it when the good doctor said that
    “When it was uncomfortable for African Americans to meet they did it in the church”
    The doctor also forgot the the black church was the only place where it was safe to speak your mind, and away from masters ears.

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