“Boycott the Tribune and the Sun-Times and turn off Channel Two,” blared the loudspeaker atop the van.
They were waiting for Savage, who was scheduled to speak to the Movement to Empower Black Media in Chicago rally at the People’s Community Church across the street at 56 E. 48th St.
“And 5, 7, 9, and 11,” yelled Cokely, his index finger poking the air.
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“Yeah, that’s right,” Cokely said with a sarcastic smile. “But the brother just keeps stopping with Channel Two, and you know all of ’em are doing it.”
“You know why they’re trying to boycott us?” asked a black reporter from Channel Two, as his camera crew filmed Cokely. “Because we don’t take shit, that’s why. They think they can push us around, but we’re not afraid of them, or anybody else either.” Ironically, Channel Two was the only representative of the major media covering the rally.
“Boycott the Tribune and the Sun-Times and turn off Channel Two,” shrieked the Savage van.
“They all did me, brother,” Cokely said, erupting in laughter. One of the young men high-fived him.
