I remain a child of my parents, even though they are long gone from this mortal coil. There’s nothing that infuriates me more than embarrassing Black people on television. I know I shouldn’t take responsibility for what other Black people do or say, but my grandparents never wanted Black athletes and broadcasters to embarrass themselves […]

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As we all know, 2020 has been an unprecedented year. Covid-19, masks, stay-at-hone orders, limited restaurants, no movie theaters, just streaming, and no concerts. The last two have been very difficult for me personally. The Toronto International Film Festival was downsized by 83% from 300 to 50 films, and even then, with the prohibition of […]

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Football players are not known as the deepest thinkers in the world. Yes, there are some who are doctors and surgeons and lawyers and even astrophysicists. Not many however, particularly the ones who end up on television broadcasting games (although, as I wrote last week, I tipped my hat at former QB Tony Romo who […]

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When the Los Angeles Lakers won their 17th NBA title last week in the truncated 2019-2020 season, LeBron James said that the team, the fans, everyone got respect and he deserves “his damn respect” and he has a point. It seems that whenever James’ name comes up, it is in the argument over whether he […]

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I was asked by my friend Steve Bynum from WBEZ to speak about the passing of Hall of Fame Chicago Bear great Gale Sayers, and I felt it was important to follow up on that here. It has been heartrending to see Mr. Sayers wheelchair bound, unable to speak, suffering from dementia. Visits to Soldier […]

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The weather is changing. The leaves are starting to change color and fall. It’s much cooler with just a touch of briskness in the air. In 2020, that is the only thing that is the same from previous years. Covid-19, racial strife and unrest, economic issues make this the most unusual early Fall in memory. […]

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As we see more things changing as a result of the George Floyd murder and Black Lives Matter movement, many of the superficial changes that I thought I’d never see happen are occurring all over the place. The Confederate Flag banned at NASCAR races and among the active military; confederate statues being removed. Nice gestures […]

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