vIn a typical history book, black Americans are mentioned in the context of slavery or civil rights. There’s so much more to the story.
I think race has been a burden for black Americans. Being Muslim has also been a challenge because so many people do not understand Islam.
When I was a kid, no one would believe anything positive that you could say about black people. That’s a terrible burden.
For myself I hold no preferences among flowers, so long as they are wild, free, spontaneous. Bricks to all greenhouses! Black thumb and cutworm to the potted plant!
I never thought we’d ever have a black president. President Obama has done such a tremendous job… He just has been unable to get what he needs to be moved at the level it should be moved.
I’m hoping someday that some kid, black or white, will hit more home runs than myself. Whoever it is, I’d be pulling for him.
I’m hoping someday that some kid, black or white, will hit more home runs than myself. Whoever it is, I’d be pulling for him.
