Me and my roommate were watching an episode of The Neighborhood where Calvin, Cedric the Entertainer's character, is insecure after finding out that his neighbor and friend David, the other male lead, far from being a nerdy wimp, served in the military in Iraq.
First of all, I would like to say that I feel privileged to cover, in some of my stories (like the ones set in the 20th Century, in biographies of the astronauts), some of the brave men who served, in this case in WWII and Korea, wars which are covered in the story.
These people are legends, and I stand in awe.
But I say this to Calvin, Cedric's character.
Look, you're 'Black' in America, you grew up in a poor neighborhood, you raised your sons in a poor neighborhood, and you raised a son who works at JPL.
You're a man.
Don't sell yourself short.
And if you are like Cedric's character, don't sell yourself short.
Because anyone 'Black' in America, in a poor neighborhood, who raises a son or daughter who goes on to great success is a real man.
Don't sell yourself short.
Just wanted to say my piece on this.
God loves you!
Sincerely,
David S. Annderson