You’re the Man
He was once known as “the most visible black journalist in the country”. He also received numerous awards and honorary degrees, including a Peabody Award, an Emmy Award in addition to being a Pulitzer Prize finalist.
His name is Carl Rowan and he was also one of the first blacks in Naval officer training and the first black to hold a seat on the National Security Council.
And he’s this week’s Black History Spotlight.
In all honesty, I had not heard of Rowan until recently when Jill commented that I may be the next Carl Rowan.
I followed her directions by Googling him and discovered the many accomplishments of a remarkable man. I was even more amazed when I learned about his organization, Project Excellence, which has awarded more than $58 million to over 2,400 young people. Talk about doing good and doing well (DGADW).
I only hope I can accomplish a modicum of the success of Carl Rowan.
ChuckT said:
MODICUM wow. first blogger to use a word I’ve never seen/heard. KUDOS
Onan said:
Wow, I’m surprised you had never heard of Carl Rowan before.
Great post, nonetheless. You would do well to follow in his footsteps.
Easy said:
u should start uploading all the songs ur post’s titles are derived from.. was that poor grammar?
i could use that Nas track anyway
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