Not gonna beat you all up with a serious question this week, so bear with me. As the deadline for my first book approaches, another one is being formed. I’m co-authoring a fantasy with another writer set in D.C. that should be really hot. I don’t really want to say more until the story is further developed, but on that same vein I’m thinking this question should be a travel through history. If I could be anywhere through time, there would be many possibilities: Of course I would want to be a 10 frames faster than all the assassinations, to see what happened to the dinosaurs, the day Rube Foster chose to fold the Negro Leagues, Wilt’s dime, Gary Anderson’s 1998 NFC Championship miss, Kevin Dyson’s one yard stretch and Webb’s timeout amongst other sports moments that affected me. Pac’s, B.I.G.’s, Scott LaRock’s, Aaliyah’s, Len Bias’, Reggie Lewis’ and Hank Gathers’…hell practically everyone who passed day before their last collective day including Mike, Phyllis Hyman and of course my Mother.

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Reflect if not for a moment. It was not that long ago when this country was in love with itself. Folks were crying. They were happy. Enemies were provisionally cast aside as mutable roadblocks to progress. The world watched. The world took note. It celebrated with us with the same vigor. Barack Obama’s election to the most powerful position on the planet was sui generis. Phenomenal. Out of the blue. Almost nonsensical, but it happened. It really did. Most still can’t believe it and that is part of the problem we are now facing this moment with 60’s like eyes burned unfortunately, wide shut.

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Today is the Beer Summit that hopefully will help propagate a much needed discussion on race. Every single day there is a new search with the word nigger attached to Skip Gates. It’s ridiculous but It seems all the hype attitudes throughout this have been silenced with olive branch extended. I wish a president would have had a beer with any of our political prisoners improperly jailed (Mumia, Assata, Peltier to name a few. There’s still time Barack!). How about they cat around the corner who helps you out when you car breaks down? The nurse. The coach. The teacher. The lawyer. The mentor. The doctor. Mom. Pop. Son. Daughter. Sister. Brother. Friend. So many people who will never get this shot. Sigh or le sigh like my peoples says.

Lawyer: Ex-wife won’t seek custody of Jackson’s children. I think it’s best for all if she has visitation. Psychologically the kids will be better for it despite her past demands. She’s their Mother and deserves a shot to redeem herself. (CNN)

The other side of Michael Vick as told by Tony Dungy. (All Pro Dad)

Breaking: David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez tested positive for steroids in 2003. I want my Yankee title back. Sike (New York Times)

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Got this crazy headache I can’t shake so Part IV of Webb will be posted sometime during the 1pm hour Thursday. Just so you all know, the trolls frequenting the site recently are the same person. Same IP address. Noting to be here people…mash on somewhere else. Thanks for the hits kids.

What Happened to Our Postracial President? Uh…same dude. Reality happened (National Review)

Professor’s Arrest Tests Beliefs on Racial Progress. (NY Times)

From Sister Souljah To Soledad: Etiquette Of Black Rage In The Obama Age. (Post Chronicle)

TV One to begin Sunday Show aimed at Black Politics. (Washington Informer)

Nas wasn’t allowed to witness the birth of his child??!? (Allhiphop.com)

B-Girls are Hip Hop too (NY 1)

When you assume…(5 and a possible)

Podcast of Dave Zirin and Christine Brennan commenting on Erin Andrews. (WAMU.org)

Help my peoples redesign her site by answering two questions. (The Curvy Girl Chronicles)

He’s your son. (Sable Verity)

Jim Johnson, the architect of the Philadelphia Eagles blitzing defense for over a decade lost his battle with cancer today. He was 68.

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As journalists and fans, we always wonder why a player does this or that during competition. Why he Dwight Howard smiles or Kobe Bryant scowls. It’s the way he or she passes or shoots…their in game personality. Sometime it’s different, often it’s not. What makes us watch is the person behind the talent.

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Now that Michael Vick has been given the green light to sign with any team we all have an idea on who/where may be the best fit for him as a quarterback and as a person. What I’ve decided to do is break things down team by team and find the best fit for Vick. Feel free to offer your opinions as well.

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