Jack Kershaw, Stalwart of White Nationalism, Dies

[proud2BlibKansan]

Jack Kershaw, one of the most iconic American white segregationists of the 20th century and the lawyer who represented James Earl Ray following his conviction for the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died in Nashville at the age of 96.

He died on Sept. 7, but his death was not made public until Sept. 17, after funeral services were held.

Kershaw was a co-founder and board member of the League of the South (LOS), formed in 1994 by a group of 40 intellectuals. The LOS espoused intensely racist views, including support for a second Southern secession, defense of slavery and opposition to interracial marriage to preserve the “integrity” of black and white people. The Southern Poverty Law Center listed the League of the South as a hate group in 2000.

One of Kershaw’s most enduring quotes was uttered in 1998: “Somebody needs to say a good word for slavery,” he told a reporter. “Where in the world are the Negroes better off than today in America?”

more . . . http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2010/09/24/jack-kershaw-stalwart-of-white-nationalism-dies/

[Betty]

1. I guess it's true, only the good die young.

hope he enjoys his stay in hell.

[SoCalDem]

2. 40 intellectuals

There are that many? :rofl:

I'd like a look at the standards they used to determine what makes one an "intellectual"

[littlewolf]

4. +++++ true there

[indepat]

3. Kershaw: the quintessential Tennessean whose ideas and mindset are obvious in so many latter-day in

Tennesseans. :banghead:

[11 Bravo]

5. Alpha Mike Foxtrot

[SalmonChantedEvening]

6. Never heard of him before. I promise I won't miss him. nt

[Democat]

7. Was he a tea party member?

Any quotes from him on the movement?