From todays AJC : ( Herman Cain's )
– mother Lenora was a maid. His father Luther was the private chauffeur to Coca-Cola CEO Robert Woodruff, without a doubt the most powerful man in Atlanta and beyond. Adhering to his father’s directive to “stay out of trouble,” Herman Cain took no part in the civil rights protests roiling the city and the South. In interviews this week, the presidential candidate said he was too young to partake. But one suspects a concern over family finances. Luther Cain had fought his way into one of the most prestigious jobs an unschooled black man could hope for in that era. A rabble-rousing son would not have pleased the elder Cain’s boss.( the rest )← read this
The question is being asked all over the medias as to why a Morhouse Student ( how many Morhouse men are Republicans ??!? ) in the mid 60's would have not taken to the streets or done any protesting at all. Question answered. Mr. Woodruff did NOT like any sort of upheaval. Less Coca-Cola was sold at those lunch counters during sit ins... ALL that mattered ! ( see: Why Atlanta did not burn post MLK assignation )
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