Common Defending Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr.
(March 24th)

Chicago rapper and actor Common is speaking in defense of Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. Although excerpts from sermons given by Wright in the past have resulted in negative publicity for both Trinity United Church of Christ and Sen. Obama, Common feels that Wright is being misrepresented. According to Eurweb.com, Common who was also raised in the Chicago church, came to Rev. Wright's defense during a recent press junket.

"He never really was against white people or another race," says Common. "It was more against an establishment that was oppressing people. I think we all can see that this country has problems and a lot of it starts in the political system."

An enthusiastic supporter of Sen. Obama, both making public appearances on behalf of his bid for the Democratic Presidential Nomination and mentioning him in his music; Common spoke in defense of Wright, in hopes that the attention his previous comments are drawing will not permanently damage Wright or Obama's legacy.

"What I picked up from the pews...was messages of love," adds Common. "Anything that was going on against that love he would acknowledge and expose. He's been a preacher that's helped raise one of the greatest political figures in the world, and hopefully, the next President. He's also raised one of the greatest rappers in the world."