Author: Chefjuke

Current Events, Politics, Uncategorized, Viewing the world through Juke-colored glasses

Honoring those who risk their lives for us….

Today… As I write this, a little window in the corner of my computer screen is showing the funeral of 4 slain Oakland Police officers live from the Oakland Coliseum. At the same time, I am finishing up the planning for a going-away party for a friend & work colleague who is heading to Iraq …

African-American History, History, It's all about ME!

Lessons learned… (an act of violence and thoughts on the passing of a classmate)

Lessons learned long ago from a friend….and an act of violence.

Current Events, Politics, Viewing the world through Juke-colored glasses

The Meaning of Today…

01/20/2009 Today is an amazing day. I’m sure I am not the first person to say that, and I won’t be the last. Today is a special landmark in the political history of our country.  Regardless of your political leaning, be you Liberal, Conservative, Republican, Democrat, Green, Independent….you would be hard pressed not to acknowledge …