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Dramatic new developments!

What's different this time is two strange bedfellows - artificial intelligence and "accurate" tabloid reporting. Creating strange bedfellows - journalism and truth!

OPEN AI CHATGPT AND ARKANSAS TIMES CONFIRMING INFORMATION THAT I DISCOVERED OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS. AMAZING!

Skepticism abounds - generally from people with convenient memories.

There was a time when "all" Arkansans were labeled racists because of the '57 Little Rock Central High crisis! Little Rock? I lived in DC after that disaster. Not great for my career! Lot of innuendos, coming quickly after being asked "where you from"? Reason I'm short on perceptions, and long on facts.

State and national media did little to defuse crisis, some playing to their racists' subscriber and advertiser demographics. See article on "Arkansas Democrat Gazette (ADG) is racists" below written by OpenAI. Paraphrasing Masterson's Opinion "Truth on ADG- At long last"

History shows that Senator Dale Bumpers facilitated the integration of the Charleston, Arkansas public school in 1954, following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education. Three years prior to Central. Media failed to mention at the time of '57 crisis, came out much later. Letting residents outside of Little Rock (and state) twist in the wind.

If you check the Sundown list, Harrison fails to meet the "well earned reputation" mentioned in the Letter to the Editor, while Rogers, Arkansas, near ADG Regional Office and Walmart Headquarters, does!

Note: Masterson's column was written only after ADG was scooped by a tabloid, Arkansas Times. Tabloids enjoy "twisting the knife" in mainstream publications. Even if it's self-incriminating to themselves.

For all those concerned about blacks forced to move, Harrison 1905-09 riots (more in Addendum), who were brought to Harrison by "relocated" plantation owners for their benefit: first consider: Tulsa, Elaine, Arkansas, and East St. Louis where there were poorly reported massacres by the media.

More recent when black neighborhoods in DC were relocated (code for stolen from blacks) for billion dollar developments. D.C., after 1968 riots when several blacks were killed. Factually, 13 people were killed, with approximately 1,000 people injured and over 6,100 arrested. Where's the reporting and empathy? I walked those black neighborhoods when I lived in DC. Locations near the White House, and close to the Capitol.

News articles written entirely by ChatGPT

Continuation of my previous article to illustrate how negative media bias towards Harrison is all about false perceptions, and not facts :

Devil (Tabloids) reneged on deal with mainstream media. Hoax! AI Writing (ChatGPT)? Liabilities! Costs? Billions lost by residents!

ChatGPT essays vs journalists (mainstream and social). Which one does the better job, based on the following criteria:

• Independence (freedom from outside control or support)
• Unbiased (no?prejudice?for or against something; impartial)
• Sources (verified from reliable and creditable contacts)
• Hoaxes (tabloid generated), continuing false perceptions
• Facts (Credible sources who are free from?bias?and are backed up with evidence. Written by a trustworthy author or organization.)
• Race issues (actual vs perception)
• History (deaths, lynching's, riots, sundown examples)
• Political bias (Publisher or owner's persuasion)
• Economic bias (Advantage to publisher and owner primary locations)
• Advertiser pressure (Ad loss trend)
• Subscriber pressure (Demographics of subscribers at risk)

Much of Harrison's misinformation (lies) has been accepted as truth. Why? Time for journalists and publications to do their job, or face the consequences!

Summary

• Mainstream and social media have continually defamed a community by using tabloid hoax, "most racist town in US", as fact.
• "Truth on Harrison At Long Last" Opinion column in Arkansas Democrat Gazette was written only after pressure from an alternative news source (Arkansas Times). My documented attempts have been stonewalled, and gaslighted.
• Governor?Sarah Sanders?opened up the Governor’s Mansion Monday for its first official event, MLK Day, under her leadership, but it was the racial redemption story of much-maligned Harrison that stole the show.?Only reported by Arkansas Times (tabloid).
• Arkansas Democrat Gazette mainstream media) purposely sanitized its version with no mention of Harrison.?I reported on a similar situation when Sidney Moncrief spoke at Harrison, in an eerily similar circumstance, 2 years earlier. Where was Arkansas Times then?
• Miss Arkansas, from Harrison, who is black, spoke at the event.

• Female Senior Pastor at Harrison First Christian Church is black.
• Several black athletes have played, over the decades, for North Arkansas College. Located in Harrison. Something the AP has missed as well.

• British black comedian, posing as a BBC Reporter, now has over 34 million YouTube views pranked, Thomas Robb, the Klan leader, and proved the Harrison community, on the whole, was not racists.??No local political connection to encourage his visit, unlike others.
• Sam Walton and analysts, "there would never have been a Walmart , as we know it today, without the success of Harrison". Independently verified by multiple, trusted and respected, news sources. Wikipedia preferred false "most racists city in US" created by a tabloid over this fact.
• My failed battles with Wikipedia editors, AP Editors, EW Scripps CEO, YouTube Google, SPLC General Counsel, etc. are well documented.
• Where was the mainstream media, Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Harrison Daily Times, local officials, mayor, county judge, community task force, Chamber of Commerce, and cottage industries, when SPLC released their annual hate map? Created bogus "most racists city", with no reported opposition in 2015. Klan had it circled on its calendar.
• Doing Business with the Klan or how the Harrison Community Task Force on Race Relations and Chamber have failed. Most fight windmills of the past (1905-09 riots) with no reported fatalities, while the Klan (Knights Party) has a current Harrison physical address (since state filing 2012). Active members of Russian Facebook clone VK to protect communications with other racial and religious hate groups. And there are locals who are concerned about violating the Klan's First Amendment Rights?
• Arkansas press continue to do their ostrich impressions. KTHV, KARK, and KATV TV Stations, along with Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
• None of my research is based on tabloids, social media, false impressions, or personal opinions.
• Mine are all based on government filings - city, county, and state. Publications (newspapers, books, statistics, and encyclopedias) with information that has been verified by multiple research sources. Credible sources who are free from?bias?and are backed up with evidence. Written by a trustworthy author or organization.

Other sources are from anecdotal evidence. e.g. I served as Director of Boone County 911 over a couple of years (2013-15). All calls were recorded. On occasion I was contacted by television producers, obviously wanting to do racial hatchet jobs. I told them upfront there were no racial exchanges captured on our recordings. Better than those showing up unannounced with an orchestrated negatively biased agenda.

I recall asking one producer where she lived? Answer was Seattle. After a brief check, I suggested she had far better stories in her neighborhood. All our communications were captured on emails. Last I heard from her!

Excerpt for those who question authenticity "There was a high quality (PSG Films worked for Discovery Channel, etc.) documentary company from Seattle that wanted to do a story on Harrison and racism. I was doing my 2 year (2013-15) stint as 911 Director for Boone County (Inc. Harrison), so the producer was forwarded to me by the mayor’s office. I couldn’t find any racists calls, and all calls were recorded, and available via FOI. Police logs are published in local paper, so another way to research racism.

No doubt initiated by the Klan (their M.O.) to draw attention, most locals didn't know how to handle it. I had experience bringing all races to Harrison, and I dealt with facts, not perceptions. Side note we had a youth minister at church with 2 adopted black children. Always an option.

From:?[email protected]

To:?[email protected]

Sent: 8/15/2013 12:21:35 P.M. Central Daylight Time

Subj: Documentary television

Hello Herb!

My name is Katie and I work for PSG Films - a film production company based in Seattle, Washington. I got your email address from Patrick Hunter.?

We had a film crew come to Harrison months ago and they filmed a little around town.?A major television network is interested in Harrison's story, and right now I'm continuing research on the town.?

I would love to set up a phone call with you to chat -- just about life in town and your role as director of Boone County 9-1-1. I'm trying to get to know members of the community.?

Thanks,

Katie Killeen

PSG Films

206.675.0071

Katie, 8/15/2013

?Nice talking with you - I attached a letter to editor I wrote about race in Harrison. Also some international pictures. I'm always amazed about references to over 100 years ago. The type of technology business I've been associated with involved all races.If there were any doubt about how they would have been handled, there would have been no reason to take the high risk of bringing them to Harrison.. Most liked the idea that we listened while the faster pace East and West Coast big city people had an edge and talked more than listened.

I have missed all the racial speeches and confrontations made in the video, if you have any suggestions for access let me know - we are on Cox.?- Showdown in Klan City - I did see the 3-4 minute clip with protesters , thought it was very misleading - again I'm unique having lived here close to 70 years but my biggest earnings were not local.?

As far as 911, I did check with dispatchers and only racial calls were some minor jawing between truck drivers that happened a couple of times. Again as I stated there is near zero racial related calls coming through our dispatch.?

?Thanks,

?Herb

?In a message dated 8/15/2013 8:55:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time,?[email protected]?writes:

Herb,

Thanks again for your time today. I appreciate your help!

Best,

Katie

PSG FILMS

206.675.0071

Told the producer I had checked out racism in Seattle, and there were much better stories closer to her home.?Documentary was never done.?Hopefully she did one in 2020 about Seattle racism."

Sometimes making an offer they can't refuse can be subtle.

Anecdotal evidence of mainstream media running amok , is an accusatory AP article with national distribution datelines. Never an explanation.

Arkansas school investigates racist taunts during games

There have been several black players at North Arkansas College in Harrison over the years. Most recently Brian Jones.

AP ran a false story just to connect Harrison to racism. Fan in question was in his 90's (Shorty Ozier) making same noises (taunts) no matter the color of the players. He was embarrassed by the attention, and never did it again. Got national attention with no explanation, correction, or follow-up? Why?

"The college’s men’s and women’s basketball teams played Labette Community College last week in Harrison.?The northern Arkansas city has a history linked to white supremacy, including the decades-old headquarters for the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan."

I've found OpenAI ChatGPT essays better researched, and presented than NPR, Arkansas Democrat Gazette, AP, EW Scripps, YouTube, SPLC, Harrison Daily Times, Google, Facebook, Meta, Twitter, Wikipedia, etc., articles where facts and verification appear unnecessary, and optional. Pressure from advertisers and subscribers appear certain and actual.

Following are ChatGPT essays written at my request.

1. Importance of Sam Walton choosing Harrison as store #2 for Walmart
2. Arkansas Democrat Gazette newspaper is racists
3. Harrison is racists
4. Harrison isn't racists (amazing story when you remove Klan from city and area)
5. YouTube and Wikipedia have many false stories on Harrison, Arkansas.

Update 01/28/2023 Memphis is not front page news on ADG! It was everywhere else! As well as lead story on TV and cable news.

From my article "Is the Arkansas Democrat Gazette the Most Racist’s Newspaper in America? May 6, 2021 - Update - comments by NBA All-Star Sidney Moncrief" mentioned previously.

Note: At that time ADG wasn't being monitored or catfished as closely by Arkansas Times.

Another difference might be the perceived widening chasm between NW Arkansas and Little Rock editors?

"Over my past 20 months' research, the biggest enigma has been the (lack of) in-depth reporting by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette on Harrison and racism." Answers that were tough to come by (stonewalling and gaslighting) as well as unraveling the local leaders within the Klan business network. My documented feedback from local leaders was: "they have rights", "what can we do?", "better to just ignore them, reports will fade away". My documented answers were: "there are many things that can be done, they've cost our community billions!".

Check OpenAI ChatGPT news articles - Are they as good or even better than articles written by "journalists"?

1. Requested essay on importance of Sam Walton choosing Harrison as second store for Walmart

OpenAI ChatGPT - Sam Walton believed that the success of the Harrison store was critical to the success of Walmart. He saw it as a key part of the company's growth strategy and a way to test out new ideas and strategies. He also believed that the store's success would be a major factor in the success of Walmart's overall business.

2 Requested essay on the Arkansas Democrat Gazette Newspaper is racists

OpenAI ChatGPT --The Arkansas Democrat Gazette has a long history of racism and discrimination. From its founding in 1819, the newspaper has been used as a platform to promote white supremacy and to marginalize people of color. The paper has consistently published articles that perpetuate stereotypes and promote white privilege.

One example of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s racism is its coverage of the Little Rock Nine. In 1957, nine African American students attempted to enroll in Little Rock Central High School, but were blocked by the Arkansas National Guard. The Arkansas Democrat Gazette published articles that were critical of the students and their families, and even went so far as to suggest that the students were “troublemakers” and “agitators.” This coverage was not only biased, but it also perpetuated the idea that African Americans were not welcome in the state of Arkansas.

The Arkansas Democrat Gazette has also been criticized for its coverage of civil rights issues. The paper has consistently downplayed the importance of civil rights and has failed to recognize the struggles of African Americans in the state. For example, the paper has failed to cover the Black Lives Matter movement and has instead focused on issues that are more favorable to white people.

The Arkansas Democrat Gazette has also been accused of promoting white supremacy through its editorial content. The paper has published articles that have been critical of affirmative action and have suggested that African Americans are not capable of achieving success without special privileges. This type of coverage is not only offensive, but it also perpetuates the idea that white people are superior to people of color.

In conclusion, the Arkansas Democrat Gazette has a long history of racism and discrimination. The paper has consistently published articles that perpetuate stereotypes and promote white privilege. It has also failed to cover civil rights issues and has instead focused on issues that are more favorable to white people. The Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s racism is unacceptable and must be addressed in order to create a more equitable and inclusive society.

3. Requested essay on Harrison Arkansas is most racists city in US

OpenAI ChatGPT -- Harrison, Arkansas is a small town located in the Ozark Mountains of the United States. It is known for its deep-rooted history of racism and discrimination. The town has a long history of racial segregation and discrimination, which has been documented in numerous reports and studies.

The town was founded in 1876 by a group of white settlers who were looking for a place to settle and start a new life. The town quickly became a hub for the Ku Klux Klan, and the town was known for its extreme racism and discrimination against African Americans. In the early 1900s, the town was known for its lynchings and other forms of violence against African Americans.

In the 1950s, the town was the site of a major civil rights struggle. African Americans in the town were denied access to public facilities, such as schools, restaurants, and other public places. The town was also known for its segregated housing, with African Americans living in the poorest parts of town.

In the 1960s, the town was the site of a major civil rights march, which was organized by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. The march was met with violence from the town's white residents, and the town was the site of several violent clashes between the protesters and the town's white residents.

Today, Harrison is still known for its racism and discrimination. The town has a long history of racial segregation and discrimination, and the town's white residents still hold a strong sense of racial superiority. The town has also been the site of several hate crimes, including the burning of a black church in the 1990s.

Harrison, Arkansas is a stark reminder of the racism and discrimination that still exists in the United States. The town's history of racism and discrimination is a reminder of the need for continued efforts to combat racism and discrimination in the United States.

4. Requested essay on Harrison Arkansas is not racists

OpenAI ChatGPT -- Harrison, Arkansas is a small town located in the Ozark Mountains of northern Arkansas. It is a town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Despite its small size, Harrison has a diverse population and is home to people of all races, religions, and backgrounds. This diversity is reflected in the town’s culture and its people.

Harrison is not a racist town. The people of Harrison are welcoming and accepting of all people regardless of their race, religion, or background. The town has a long history of racial harmony and acceptance. This is evidenced by the fact that the town has a long history of interracial marriages and friendships. In addition, the town has a strong sense of community and people of all backgrounds are welcomed and accepted.

Harrison is also a town that values education and has a strong commitment to providing quality education to all of its citizens. The town has a number of public and private schools that offer a variety of educational opportunities. In addition, the town has a number of organizations and programs that are dedicated to helping students of all backgrounds succeed.

Harrison is also a town that values diversity and inclusion. The town has a number of organizations and programs that are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion. These organizations and programs are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all people regardless of their race, religion, or background.

In conclusion, Harrison, Arkansas is not a racist town. The people of Harrison are welcoming and accepting of all people regardless of their race, religion, or background. The town has a long history of racial harmony and acceptance and is committed to providing quality education to all of its citizens. The town also values diversity and inclusion and has a number of organizations and programs that are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion.

5. Made statement -- YouTube ad Wikipedia have many false stories on Harrison, Arkansas

OpenAI ChatGPT -- Yes, there are many false stories about Harrison Arkansas on YouTube and Wikipedia. It is important to be aware of these false stories and to verify any information you find online before relying on it.

Now it's time to revisit article below, with focus on facts and truth!

Update 01/27/2023

John Michael Hudson Kansas City CPA and Executive

"I have the utmost respect for Mike Masterson, and we are friends. I found his article very good. However, I was surprised and disappointed that he didn’t acknowledge the “most important person in ALL OF ARKANSAS” who took on the KKK, Thom Robb, Jason?Robb, racist groups that the Robb family and others have ties to, and certain media groups that have labeled Harrison, AR as the “most racist town in America”.

The “ONE” person who took on THESE HATE-FILLED RACISTS AND / OR LIARS was “HERB LAIR”, AND NOT THE GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS, THE MAYOR OF HARRISON, A STATE COMMISSION, A JOURNALIST, OR ANYONE ELSE.

Herb Lair’s name should have been prominently mentioned in this article as the champion leader for all of Arkansas in challenging the racist LIES about Harrison, AR being the most racist town in America.

Mike Masterson, I hope if you write another article on this matter that you will consider giving prominent credit where credit is due…. to Herb Lair, and join his fight, and get others to join you and him, in removing the albatross from around the neck of Harrison.

Without Herb Lair, Harrison, AR’s reputation would have forever remained as the “most racist town in America”."

Appendix

Update 01/27/2023

Missing piece by media and others who focus on the Harrison 1905- 1909 riots.

Narrative that the media likes to focus on -- “Though nowhere near as murderous as other race riots across the state, the Harrison Race Riots of 1905 and 1909 drove all but one African American from Harrison, creating by violence an all-white community similar to other such ‘sundown towns’ in northern and western Arkansas,” began the article by Guy Lancaster.

They were known as sundown towns because many marked their city limits with signs warning blacks not to be there after sundown, another article from the encyclopedia website stated.

My response after a lengthy and through investigation based on facts that are mirrored in OpenAI ChatGPT

OpenAI ChatGPT -- The 1905 railroad bankruptcy had a significant impact on Harrison, Arkansas. The bankruptcy caused the town to lose its main source of income, as the railroad was the primary employer in the area. This led to a decrease in population, as many people were forced to move away in search of work. Additionally, the bankruptcy caused a decrease in the town's economic activity, as businesses that relied on the railroad for transportation of goods and services were forced to close.

My investigation --

• "Though nowhere near as murderous as other race riots across the state," "Nowhere near" is media codeword for zero!
• Black (and white) workers lost jobs due to railroad bankruptcy.
• Black unemployed transient workers imposed on small group of black families living in Harrison (brought by slave-owners who relocated from plantations after the Civil War) for food and lodging. Essentially using them as shields. Railroad created jobs for blacks in the anticipated windfall. Jobs weren't created by locals.
• No reported blacks killed in riots. Unlike other areas with reported lynchings and massacres. Check Tulsa and Elaine, Arkansas for massacres. Lynchings were reported throughout other communities in Northern Arkansas and Southern Missouri.
• Resentment toward the growing number of jobless blacks became a powder keg. Something that could have been easily escalated and even lit the fuse through robberies and riots against businesses, and residents.
• "Harrison itself had a long tradition of?violence, established well before 1905 and continuing long after 1909."
• Point made that action wasn't just against the blacks. Many described it as the Wild West, and mob rule.?Unemployed whites with no family ties left area, many went north to Missouri.
• Read “From the Shadows” project funded by grant from Arkansas Humanities Council, my wife’s family is from adjoining Newton County, so she did the heavy lifting on the project; focused on where the African Americans were buried. Newton County: "There appeared to be a communal interdependence in the mid to late 1800’s that overrode social prejudices."
• There was?no legacy of hate based on slavery in the Harrison area. It was a hardscrabble life with never a need for slaves.?Legacy of "unwelcoming" to any (and all) newcomers without a good reason for coming to area.
• My family operated a service station near Bellefonte (South of 'Harrison) in the 40's, 50's. 60's, 70's - don't remember any signs outside Harrison, or unwelcoming to blacks needing service at our gas station, but like all North Arkansas and Southern Missouri cities it was assumed to be sundown. Other confusion came from the Harrison Goblins sports nickname there are stories circulating around dress (ghosts), actions, Halloween and McDonalds, etc. All exaggerated!
• Those documented and reported included "Monett, Peirce City, Missouri, Rogers, Ark., and several other towns around there have driven the negroes out." Wikipedia
• Including as late as 1962-- An editorial published in a 1962 version of the Rogers Daily News sent the town’s chamber of commerce into an uproar.
• Fats Domino, a black pianist, had come to town that January and an author penned an article pointing out the irony of a black singer coming to a town that once had signs boasting “N*gger, you better not let the sun set on you in Rogers.”
• The well-researched article made?no?mention of Harrison.
• Also might note: Why were two of the most important Civil War battles west of the Mississippi fought near Bentonville? Prairie Grove and Pea Ridge, pivotal for control of Missouri, one of the few places where Confederate army outnumbered Union. Worthy of a Confederate monument? Bentonville Square for years. Obvious strong support for the Southern cause (desire to preserve the institution of slavery) in Northwest Arkansas. Nothing of similar magnitude near Harrison.

Note: The enmity that Harrison felt for its black population came to a head on October 2, 1905, when a white mob stormed the jail and took two black prisoners—one of whom had been charged two days earlier with breaking into Dr. John J. Johnson’s residence—along with several others and transported them outside city limits. There, they whipped their captives and ordered them to leave. The mob then went on a rampage through Harrison’s black community. Numbering about thirty, they burned down homes, shot out windows, and ordered all?African Americans?to vacate the town that night. Many did, fleeing to places such as?Fayetteville (Washington County)?and?Eureka Springs (Carroll County)?or to Missouri. In the following days, the people who had stayed were attacked and harassed. On October 7, 1905, J. E. Hibdon, member of a posse, shot and killed black railroad worker George Richards at the Omaha railroad camp.