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Tribalizing the Issue of Reparations

I was assisted in putting up this post by a bottle of Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Claret – Black Label 2017. This is a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Light body and balanced. Balanced – light acidity. Abiding cherries, vanilla, pepper. Easy bourbon finish. This is was a Facebook dialogue dated March 18, 2019 fromContinue reading “Tribalizing the Issue of Reparations”

The Problem of Pan-African Distribution

I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Chateau Petit-Freylon Cuvee Michael Bordeaux 2016. This baby has notes of oak, earth, and black fruits. Medium to heavy body on the palate. Well rounded. “History is not everything, but it is a starting point. History is a clock that people use to tellContinue reading “The Problem of Pan-African Distribution”

To Those That Want To Complicate Things

I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Magistrate Lodi Zinfandel 2017 Limited Production. A Californian Zinfandel with background tannins. A blend of strawberry, plums, and fig notes. Hints of vanilla. A smooth dry red wine. “Specialists in information technology are the new lawyers. Long ago, lawyers realized that they could makeContinue reading “To Those That Want To Complicate Things”

Reparations and Pan-Africanism

I was assisted in putting up this post by a bottle of Badet Clement Revelation Cabernet-Merlot Pays d’Oc 2018. This beauty is a Languedoc-Roussillon Red that is complex, with plum and blackberry notes. Slightly acidic with a fruity finish. This is from a Facebook post dated March 9, 2019 from the late Chicago ADOS obstructionistContinue reading “Reparations and Pan-Africanism”

Statement Regarding Local Versus National Reparations

I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Chateau Mezain Bordeaux 2018. A fruity, full-bodied, medium-dry Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Slightly sweet back-end, high tannins, elderberry, strawberries. Plummy finish. “Justice requires not only the ceasing and desisting of injustice but also requires either punishment or reparation for injuries and damages inflictedContinue reading “Statement Regarding Local Versus National Reparations”