Why is my gradient in illustrator just black in text?

Every time I use the gradient tool on text it only shows up black, what's the deal with that?

WatWood,
As I (mis)understand it:
1) Change the (original) fill to None (Toolbox);
2) In the Appearance palette flyout click Add New Fill;
3) Apply the gradient, either clicking the Gradient (Toolbox) or clicking a gradient swatch.
To get another gradient than the default white to black through the Toolbox i 3) you may start by clicking another object with a gradient you wish to copy, then that gradient will be in the Gradient to be applied.

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