Category Archives: Diversity & Multiculturalism

Ronald L. Fair: “We Can’t Breathe”

May 2020 Update:  Another “I-Can’t-Breathe” incident. I could not watch the video of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020.  But I heard it while my wife described to me what she was seeing: a … Continue reading

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Me and Brother Ray – Part 3: Tell the Truth

This is Part 3 of a five-part video series on Ray Charles.  Go to Part 1 for an explanation of the series concept and links to all episodes, and watch Part 3 below. Ray Charles’ first major label was Atlantic … Continue reading

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Me & Brother Ray – Part 4: Signifying

Below is PART 4 of the “Me and Brother Ray” video series.  Go to PART 1 to read more about the series concept. __________ “It is only in his music that the American Negro has been able to tell his … Continue reading

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