A furor erupts over the remarks attributed to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Democratic Presidential hopeful, who refers to Jews as “Hymies” and New York City as “Hymietown,” in a private conversation with Washington Post reporter Milton Coleman.
Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam group based in Chicago, bursts into the political spotlight as Jackson’s ally and supporter when he addresses a rally of some 10,000 people for Jackson, warning the American Jewish community not to harm Jackson during the political campaign.
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