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As a former diplomat, educator, and father, I’ve worn many hats. But the most enduring—and at times, most challenging—has been that of a father navigating the fine line between personal passion and parental purpose.

My debut book, GOLF, CIGARS, SCOTCH, AND SHAPING MINDS: Balancing Fatherhood, Friendship, and Fine Living—One Hole, One Cigar, One Glass, and One Kid at a Time, is both a memoir and a p Read more of this blog post »

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Black Apollo of Science: The Life of Ernest Everett Just

by Kenneth R. Manning

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Africa: Why Economists Get It Wrong

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Today's American: How Free?

by Arch Puddington

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Dr. Corey Holmes rated a book it was amazing DARK AGENT, The Memoirs of L.W. Kwakou Casselle: GLOBAL SERVICE & SACRIFICE by L.W. Kwakou Casselle	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Dr. Corey Holmes rated a book it was amazing Are We Really Crabs in a Barrel?: The Truth and Other Insights About the African American Community by Rodney D Smith	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book was an academic exploration of the Black experience and overcoming systemic obstacles; but it was also easily digestible for a novice reader. A thought-provoking read that challenges perspectives, and makes one rethink his/her perceived ide ...more
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