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My mentor Art Mitchell use to close his radio show by saying, "It's nice to be important, but its much more important to be nice." Art passed away at 80 years young a few years back, but he left an impression of his life in my heart. He and others filled the role of a missing father and mentor. In addition; GOD, my community service, work experience, family, professions and other life's experiences have all contributed to who I am today. This website is my personal bio. No one thing or person is responsible for who I am today, but they have all played a role in my life. For that, I am thankful.

A Few Good Black Men

Op-ED
(First Published in the Times Union - January 21, 2010)

By Kenneth Braswell, David Miller and Phillip Jackson

On September 25, 2009 the lifeless body of Derrion Albert, a 16 year old student was found on a Chicago Street corner. A vicious beating, which comprised punches, kicks, and being struck with 2 by 4’s, left an indelible mark on each of our psyches. The recent death of young Albert reminded many of the 1954 Emmit Till murder in Money, Mississippi. The only difference was that Till’s assailants were White and the suspects in Albert’s case are Black. In another incident, Vada Vasquez was shot in the head on a busy Bronx street while walking home from school. Vada was shot by several members of the Gorilla Street Bloods.

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