"A wise man told me don't argue with fools
Because people from a distance can't tell who is who"
-Jay-Z, "Takeover"
Humorist Josh Billings must have had Joan Venocchi's article, "Turner plays the race card," in mind when that he said, "It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." To imply that US Attorney Sullivan has forced the discussion of a new wave of black leadership is utterly laughable. Far too often, laudable deeds in the community go uncovered and thus, receive little to no attention in the mainstream media. It is indisputable that public opinion is largely affected by what the media chooses to allow through its filters. If it's not sensational or crime-related, rarely will you see it above the fold. Imbalanced coverage of communities of color has long been a standard operating procedure bemoaned by many. Maybe all of this commotion will also force Boston media outlets to take a closer look at what they determine to be worthwhile news and start to shine light on the people, organizations, and movements of the city that truly keeps it thriving.
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