This is really awkward. New Orleans City Council President Jackie Clarkson made a nostalgic reference to the 40's and 50's, offending several members of the African American community, and when a woman brought up the comment at a meeting with the mayor, this is how Jackie defended herself.
*squirm*
thelensnola.org-Clarkson offends crowd with remarks praising ’50s as a golden age, refuses to apologize