Word: jeffriesism
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EVENTUALLY, Jeffries wanted to know the racial makeup of The Crimson. Not wanting to misrepresent the organization, I told him that I was one of few Blacks on the paper.
He asked for the names of the people who "run" the Crimson. I told him the name of the president, Rebecca Walkowitz, and of my direct editor, Steve Newman. After learning these names, Jeffries demanded the interview tapes.
Jeffries said: "This interview is over. I'm gonna have to take this tape." I tried to interrupt him when he started talking, but he ignored me.
The tape was still going and "Brother Larry." one of Jeffries' large bodyguards, asked for it. I gave it to him.
"The one in your pocket, too," Brother Larry added. I tried to appeal to Jeffries, but Brother Larry got up and came toward me. I reached out to hand him the tape and he said,"Put it in [the tape recorder] and play it." Jeffries looked at him and Brother...