Eyes Off the Prize

Yes, we should mourn Michael Jackson. But the Congressional Black Caucus needs to focus on more important issues.

By: Sherrilyn A. Ifill

Like millions of others, I’m still deeply moved by the wonderfully rich memorial service for Michael Jackson. But I can’t help but wonder whether Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, is doing Michael Jackson, her constituents or black folks a favor when she promises to bring to the floor what will be a controversial resolution deeming Jackson a “national legend … music icon” and “international humanitarian.”

Eyes Off the Prize....