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Liz Coley's avatar

I love this post. I frequently think about all the wasted potential in impoverished countries, cities, neighborhoods. People of great intelligence and untapped talent often live and die in obscurity.

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Mike Halaiko's avatar

I love all of Isabel Wilkerson’s writing and works! She is an awesome historian, author, and voice for truth! Thank you for sharing, David, and being another great voice for truth too!

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Jo Burns's avatar

.Wonderful essay, David! I had never heard the first part of the Jesse story. That is spectacular ! There are so many with gifts and talents that never get to excel. I hope we can make the change to help others achieve their best self. .

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Carolyn Craig's avatar

I am haunted by one of the final lines in "Caste". In the upcoming election American wills vote for democracy or white supremacy.

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Martha Burnett's avatar

What a heartwarming story. Thank you for sharing and for being hopeful.

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Kathy's avatar

Thank you for this much needed heartwarming story.

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