Tag Archives: MLK Jr

The Original “G-Man”

Posted on August 14, 2025 by cdsmiller17

John Edgar Hoover (January 1, 1895 – May 2, 1972) Do you think it’s possible that J. Edgar could have lied about his date of birth? January 1st seems too pat. Just to prove my point, I’m sharing with you … Continue reading →

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Wait! Is This Supposed to be an April Fool’s Joke?

Posted on April 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Lenny Bruce (October 13, 1925 – August 3, 1966) Honestly, I didn’t ever expect to look at this standup comedian. Of course, I knew about him, from the news stories, but, with such a passage of time, it was small … Continue reading →

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It Was Sixty Years Ago…

Posted on August 28, 2023 by cdsmiller17

“I Have a Dream” Martin Luther King, Jr. (August 28, 1963) This speech has become a reminder to every American that the dream is not yet a reality. (The video goes out of sync a few times, and the words … Continue reading →

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Speak Softly, But Carry a Big Stick

Posted on August 8, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Justin J Pearson (January 7, 1995) I watched an interview Justin Pearson had on the MSNBC show “The Last Word” with Lawrence O’Donnell, last night and was struck by his calm, yet forceful, delivery of his message. Hmm. Does it … Continue reading →

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Black Lives Have Always Mattered

Posted on June 3, 2020 by cdsmiller17

More Than a Smokescreen I’m convinced that history ‘comes around again’ when the underlying causes of social unrest are not resolved, but only swept under the carpet. The USA is under siege yet again, and during an election year. Billy … Continue reading →

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