Although I never knew his name, I was deeply saddened to learn this morning of the passing of someone with whom my entire relationship was nothing more than a thousand acknowledging glances and nods.
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Khalid David and Black Entrepreneur Stereotyping
Given the current climate to support black businesses and entrepreneurs, one might expect that it would be a walk in the park for Khalid David to raise a modest $500,000 for his fledgling software company. David’s pioneering app is already being used by a major construction company and his educational background includes degrees from MIT and Columbia.
David is working harder than ever on his fund-raising efforts. His biggest challenge? Overcoming white stereotypes of black entrepreneurs.
The Passing of Ben
Ben, a loving Labrador pit bull mix who taught me the specialness of dogs and inspired me to adopt my own, was put down this morning after the pain from his cancer ridden body became too much to bear. I’m forever grateful for the gift he left me.
Kamala Harris’ Defense of Police Brutality
Given the national furor over the excessive police force, it’s a wonder that Kamala Harris is rumored among Joe Biden’s top picks for a running mate. Harris once prosecuted a mentally ill woman who was severely injured in a police encounter. She also refused to prosecute a corrupt California utility whose negligence resulted in eight deaths and the decimation of an entire neighborhood.
The Execution of James Bennet
The circumstances leading to the firing of editor page editor James Bennet make clear that when it comes to dishonesty, intolerance, and creating alternative realities, the New York Times and President Trump are two peas in a pod.
Elaine Luria for (Vice) President
If you know who AOC is and are unfamiliar with the accomplishments of Elaine Luria, I’ve proven my case as to why America can no longer allow Twitter and the media to dominate the country’s political discourse.
Heroes and Cowards Amid the BLM Protests
Adversity is a test of a person’s courage and character and the Black Lives Matter protests revealed the leaders who were up to the task and those that weren’t. And, of course, there were the shameful.
Rhetoric Won’t Cure America’s Racism
Racism in America won’t be overcome unless executives like JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon and Amazon’s David Zapolsky are held accountable for how blacks are treated at their institutions. Sadly, Democratic leaders and the corporate media have a vested interest in maintaining the status quo.
Twitter’s Ministry of Truth (LOL)
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey thinks he can regulate truth on his social media site. He’s got a better chance of finding a cure for cancer.
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TV’s Most Memorable Supporting Characters
Ken Osmond, who played the two-faced Eddie Haskell on the 60s sitcom “Leave It to Beaver,” died last week. It’s been nearly a half century since I watched the show, but I remember Osmond’s Haskell character with great clarity and fondness.
Osmond’s passing got me to thinking about my other most memorable TV supporting characters. To qualify for my list, a show had to be off the air for more than three decades.