List/Grid Author Archives: Leonard Pitts / Syndicated Columnist
In Longest War, It’s Us Vs. Us
Dear President Obama: Right after your election, somebody asked if I thought having a black president meant black people’s concerns would now receive attention at the executive level. I told... Read more »
Are You Smarter Than Sarah Palin?
“Don’t know much about history” – Sam Cooke It would be the easiest thing in the world to make this about Sarah Palin. She makes mistakes like Apple makes iPhones,... Read more »
Your Time of Courage May Yet Come
When he was 21, Ernest “Rip” Patton made out his will. He didn’t have much beyond an old set of drums he used in the jazz club gigs that helped... Read more »
Love, Honor Still To Be Cherished
“When the bells ring and tell the world I’m taking your hand/Folks from all over will come and see the wedding we’ve planned.” — The Intruders There is something about... Read more »
