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Mary Roach's avatar

Dr. Eddie,

Today, I’m reflecting on the words of Lucille Clifton,” Against a world that has marked us invisible and unworthy, Black Joy is important!”

I will always believe in the beauty of my dreams, and keep looking for that rainbow that tells me the storm is over.

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David J. Sharp's avatar

Incisive, as usual. But a quibble: Trump and his shadow president, the Master of the Master Race, don’t see racial inequality as a problem … but a natural consequence.

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phelpsmediation's avatar

Just as Hitler did, as did those that ruled South Africa for decades.

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David J. Sharp's avatar

Exactly right! So, make them say it out loud. Ask the Big Boys - or their wannabes - just why whites are superior? Where’s the proof? A political party led by a liar and philanderer and schoolyard bully—*this* is proof of a Master Race?

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Michael Golden's avatar

"The little boy disagreed with Ali, and said: 'No, Muhammad. I’m going to meet God, and I’m gonna tell Him that I know you.'" A story about Ali's heart, and how he put it to use. https://thegoldenmean2040.substack.com/p/the-heart-of-muhammad-ali

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Shelley F. Mickle's avatar

Eddie as a fellow Mississippian I’d like to send you my memoir if you can give me an address. Shelleyfm @aol.com. Shelleymickle.com

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Julie King's avatar

Been looking forward to hearing what you would have to say. Thank you.

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David J. Sharp's avatar

Rather they whine about being a persecuted minority. Whites. A. Persecuted. Minority.

No mention of slavery—“a necessary evil” to Tom Cotton. No Holocaust—time to move on. No Confederacy—days of glory. No.

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