Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton: Sarah Palin’s Slavery Remarks

November 18, 2013 3:52 PM By Rev. Al Sharpton

Filed Under: african american, Al Sharpton, injustice, Racism, sarah palin, Slavery

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 03: Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin speaks during the 2013 NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. More than 70,000 peope are expected to attend the NRA's 3-day annual meeting that features nearly 550 exhibitors, gun trade show and a political rally. The Show runs from May 3-5. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Today on the Rev. Al Sharpton Show it was “Hot Topic Monday.” Callers called in with different issues and topics they felt needed to be addressed. The top stories included George Zimmerman’s arrest today and gun violence, but a major issue was Sarah Palin’s recent slavery remarks. Sarah Palin said over the weekend that the national debt is similar to slavery, because when the bill comes due, Americans will be at the mercy of the lenders. Palin justified her statement by saying that it “isn’t racist.” Take a listen to part of the discussion below…