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A Land War in Europe: Russia Invades Ukraine
It's been nearly 77 years since the end of the Second World War (WWII). Let this date be marked in history, 24 February 2022, as the day that peace was broken. Russian troops began an invasion of Ukraine, another sovereign country, on this date. And so I feel compelled to suspend the usual themes of …
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Black History Month 2022: Code Switch – Can Therapy Solve Racism?
This show gives a lot of important insights on racism; I found this particular episode especially insightful. Take a listen; worth your time while you do the dishes or fold the laundry. one.npr.org/i/1080901973:1080980891 This podcast? Always worth it.
Black History Month 2022: Bill Russell
Before MJ, before LeBron, Koby, Larry, Steph, et. al., there was Bill Russell. University of San Francisco Dons. Boston Celtics. 2 National championships as a college player; 10 championships as a professional player. Hard worker, intelligent player, dominant player who came up when racism was overpowering the country. Thanks for showing us the way, Bill.
Black History Month 2022: Billie Holiday
A voice like no other, a lady who shined sublime on stage, overcame difficulties and demons, Billie Holiday. She played with the jazz greats, like Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and others. She had many hit songs, including the controversial “Strange Fruit”. She has a unique place in the great history of jazz music, …
Black History Month 2022: Clerow “Flip” Wilson
“The devil made me do it…!” And… “What you see is what you get…!” So said “Geraldine”, one of the several characters Clerow “Flip”Wilson created to deliver his comedy. One of the funniest people I ever heard. One of the best smiles, one of the brightest personalities…”Flip” Wilson. First African-American Host of a TV Variety …
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Black History Month 2022: Colin Kaepernick
A great athlete, a great student through college, a great example for us all. Colin Kaepernick. Do what you believe is right. Speak up. Stand your ground on the principles that guide you, that can help show the way for others. From the little I’ve listened to and read, this is the essence of Colin …
Black History Month 2022: Sam Sanders, Zach Stafford, Saeed Jones
These three amazing voices from right now, what a troika of power and good in the world. Zach Stafford, accomplished journalist and editor, including the first Black Editor-In-Chief at The Advocate, also Editor-In-Chief at Buzzfeed, and also an investigative journalist at The Guardian. Poet in power, author, amazing voice, Saeed Jones. Thoughtful, provocative, insightful, so …
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Black History Month 2022: Sidney Poitier
Quite an air this man had about him. A certain class, a particular panache, set him apart. First African-American actor to win the Oscar Award for Best Actor. So many acclaims, so many accolades, one of the last actors of the Golden Age. Sidney Poitier: “I do know I’m responsible not for what happens but …
Black History Month 2022: Lena Horne
Mmm, mmm, what a lady what a lady. Seasame Street was the first time I recall Ms. Lena Horne. She performed for decades, stole the hearts of countless, and shined bright for all to see. Lena Horne: “Don't be afraid to feel as angry or as loving as you can, because when you feel nothing, …
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