Sharpton's ancestors owned by Thurmond's.

[BoondockSaint]

<p>Small world, indeed.</p><p><span class="bodytext"><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/500577p-422090c.html" target="_blank">In a revelation that will stun the nation, the Rev. Al Sharpton, one of America's most powerful black leaders, has unearthed a shattering family secret - his ancestors were slaves owned by relatives of the late South Carolina Sen. Strom Thurmond.</a></span></p>

[mdr55]

Now he knows were to go to get his 40 acres and a mule.<br />

[K.C.]

<p>This matters...why? Does this mean Reverend Al is going to demand an apology from&nbsp;a corpse? </p><p>Even if Thurmond was alive, this would only make him more popular with his constituents in South Carolina. </p><p>If raping one of his black housemaids back in the day and giving birth to an illegitimate black daughter didn't ruin the reputation of the guy, nothing will. </p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by K.C. on 2-25-07 @ 5:03 PM</span>