No excuse for giving up/quiting.

I share this short glance of my life's traveled path of past and cur'rent-ness with those of you who are on the verge of giving up/quiting for what ever reason. Been raised in the early fifties and haven to deal with the injustices targeted toward African Americans (black people) and on occasion some Caucasians ( white people). while growing up and living in a two bed room rented apartment with out bath room and running water inside (toilet and sink), shared with two Christan parents, four siblings. We went to school with the bare necessities. I can remember as if it were today my mom being told after her paying the fare; to bring that N word (Nigger) to the back of the bus. when the African American kids (black) would try to go and see parades on Canal St., we were met by very racist policeman that at times would let their dogs chase us, there was forceful denial for enrollment in certain public schools because of one's cultural back ground (skin color). I've been working since a early age up unto current time and have experience race discrimination in wage on jobs even while performing the same duties as my counter partners (Caucasians/whites). I was also fired from a job I gave twenty plus years of sweat and loyalty to by a racist Foreman and a young think alike (young white supervisor). Even after my experiencing those difficulties (and some still today!) I still manage to finish high school, welding school and some college. I've been blessed to meet and shake hands with two United States Presidents (George Bush Sr, Bill Clinton), I was also privileged to visit on Air Force One (no I didn't not steal the silver) lol!! I am currently employed, I'm also a professional /amateur boxing coach. God has blessed me with a great wife and family (grand kids, dog and cat)lol!! Yes, by the way; We own our house and the bath room and running water is now inside. So I say to you; there is no excuse for giving up/quiting. God Bless!!

Written by: Coach James Joseph'

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