Wal-Mart Stores Inc. rejected for inclusion in its Black History Month displays "For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots," a four-hour documentary in which a Who's Who of Hollywood is enlisted to document the history of blacks in the military.What did make it to the prominent displays at the world's largest retailer? "Thug Angel -- Tupac Shakur," a documentary of the slain rapper; the strip club-set flick "The Players Club," and Dave Chappelle's sketch comedy series "Chappelle's Show -- Season 2 Uncensored" were among 50 titles approved for the special promotion in entertainment sections.
"I think it was a slap in our face, as far as being war veterans," said Price, an African-American South Holland resident. "I would never buy anything out of Wal-Mart anymore."........ read more>>
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