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Leonard Pitts, Jr An Agate Bolden Trade Paperback $17 “The most insightful and inspiring columnist of his generation.” —Tavis Smiley Forward from this Moment Forward from HESE COLUMNS WERE ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE MIAMI HERALD between 1994, when Leonard Pitts, Jr. began writing his twice- weekly syndicated column, and 2009. Now syndicated in more Tthan 200 newspapers, Pitts was a finalist for the 1993 Pulitzer Prize, and then won it in 2004. The book is arranged chronologically under three broad subject headings: “Waiting For Someday To Come,” about children and family; “White Men Can’t Jump (And Other Stupid Myths),” about race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and other fault lines of American culture; and “Forward From this Moment,” about life after the Septem- ber 11 attacks, spirituality, American identity, and Britney Spears. PRAISE FOR LEONARD PITTS, JR. “He refuses to be predictable or to rest on his considerable laurels. He is funny when you think there’s not a smidgen of humor to be found, enraged at the very moment JR. LEONARD PITTS, we thought we no longer cared, and he shakes us up just when we’re so certain we have it all figured out. In other words, he makes us better for having read him. What a gift. In sparse, often electric prose, Pitts challenges us to be bigger than we thought possible, and then shows us how to get there.” Connie Schultz, Cleveland Plain-Dealer, 2005 Pulitzer Prize winner “As a long-time reader and admirer, I find there was only one thing to question about Leonard Pitts being awarded the Pulitzer Prize: What took them so long?” Bob Costas, NBC Forward from this Moment SELECTED COLUMNS, 1994–2009 Daily triumphs, tragedies, and curiosities LEONARD PITTS, JR. Author photo by Sarah J. Glover Cover design by Al Brandtner 2004 PULITZER PRIZE WINNER FORWARD FROM THIS MOMENT FORWARD FROM THIS MOMENT LEONARD PITTS, JR. A Bolden Book CHICAGO Copyright © The Miami Herald, 1993–2009 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without express written permission from the publisher. The columns in this book were previously published by the Miami Herald and syndicated nationwide. Reprinted by permission. ISBN-13: 978-1-57284-655-5 (ebook) ISBN-10: 1-57284-655-0 (ebook) Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Pitts, Leonard. Forward from this moment : selected columns, 1994/2009 / Leonard Pitts, Jr. p. cm. Summary: “A collection of columns from nationally-syndicated, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Leonard Pitts, Jr”--Provided by publisher. Includes index. ISBN-13: 978-1-932841-50-3 (hardcover) ISBN-10: 1-932841-50-4 (hardcover) ISBN-13: 978-1-932841-32-9 (pbk.) ISBN-10: 1-932841-32-6 (pbk.) I. Title. PS3616.I92F67 2009 814’.6--dc22 2009012637 09 10 12 13 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Bolden Books is an imprint of Agate Publishing. Agate books are available in bulk at dis- count prices. For more information, go to agatepublishing.com. for Boochie and Bear CONTENTS Foreword 13 PART I Waiting For Someday To Come 17 Sending a Man Off to College (JUL. 2, 1993) 18 Monsters that Lurk in Fantasy, Reality (FEB. 7, 1994) 20 Don’t Give Up Santa to the Grinches of the World (NOV. 28, 1994) 22 The Ghost of Christmas Past: When Toys Were Toys (DEC. 13, 1995) 24 A Man’s Wishes for His Daughter and Grandchild (JAN. 26, 1996) 26 A Cry We Need to Heed: ‘Look at Me, Dad’ (JUN. 6, 1996) 28 In Cleanup Game, Boys Play Dirty (SEP. 19, 1996) 30 Parents Are Never Free of Fear—or of Love (OCT. 31, 1996) 32 Crime Isn’t Limited to ‘Certain Aspects of Society’ (NOV. 28, 1996) 34 Approaching Footsteps Signal Beginning and End (MAY 24, 1997) 36 Familiar Spring Ritual Summons New Hope (JUN. 11, 1998) 38 Teens’ Changes Can Be Cruel Time for Parents (JUL. 18, 1998) 40 For Each Thrill of Victory, a Child Is Crying in Defeat (OCT. 22, 1998) 42 No Respect for Chairman of the House (MAR. 27, 1999) 44 Kids Shouldn’t Kiss off ‘Old People’ (SEP. 30, 1999) 46 Don’t Lose Out on Your Kids’ Childhood (NOV. 18, 1999) 48 Suddenly, My Son’s 18—and I’m Frantic (JUL. 15, 2000) 49 In Disposable Society, Old Faithful Doesn’t Stand a Chance (AUG. 3, 2000) 51 Little Boy Teaches Me Hard Lessons (AUG. 5, 2000) 53 Daughter’s First Crush Leaves Me Out of Sync (MAR. 15, 2001) 55 Renewing Vows with My Wife—My Anchor (JUL. 5, 2001) 57 Son Picks Up Fashion Tip: Match Shoe, Pocketbook (NOV. 1, 2001) 59 Son’s Essay a Revelation (NOV. 4, 2002) 61 A Tough Lesson: Death Touches the Young, Too (DEC. 17, 2004) 63 A Phone Rings, and Our Lives Are on Hold (FEB. 24, 2006) 65 Surprise! Dream Rolls Up in Front of Her (APR. 17, 2006) 67 A Reflection on Five Decades of Living (OCT. 7, 2007) 69 Talkin’ About My Girl (JUN. 1, 2008) 70 PART II White Men Can’t Jump (and Other Stupid Myths) 75 White Men Can’t Jump, and Other Stupid Myths (OCT. 24, 1994) 76 Who Took God Away from Those in Need? (DEC. 19, 1994) 78 A Dad Finds Phrase in Frank Diary Troubling (APR. 1, 1995) 80 Black Youth: It’s Time to Put Aside the Bloodied N-Word (JUN. 3, 1995) 82 The Risks and the Power of Peace (NOV. 8, 1995) 84 Fear Rules in Custody Verdict (FEB. 8, 1996) 86 In the End, Just One Sad Truth: Gail’s Gone (MAR. 30, 1996) 88 But, Daddy, I’m Tan, Not Black (MAY 16, 1996) 90 The Teen Who Chose Humanity over a Mob (JUN. 29, 1996) 92 GOP’s Image Tarnished by Indifference (JUL. 18, 1996) 94 True Friends Speak Out when Issues Demand It (DEC. 7, 1996) 96 Can White Apologize? Can Black Forgive? (JAN. 25, 1997) 98 God’s Law Is Subject to Debate (JUN. 5, 1997) 100 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Outrage: I Found Myself Laughing (JUL. 10, 1997) 102 Elvis’ Lasting Influence: He Cut Across Racial Divide (AUG. 10, 1997) 104 The Pilgrims Didn’t Invade England for This (SEP. 20, 1997) 107 Barbie’s Makeover Makes Her More Real, Less Hateful (NOV. 22, 1997) 109 A Question of Faith: Blind Defense of Race Dooms Search For Truth (DEC. 6, 1997) 111 Athlete Picked the Wrong Battle (JAN. 15, 1998) 113 Blacks: Offended by Use of N-Word? Then Stop Saying It (MAR. 26, 1998) 115 Hate Can’t Weigh You Down when You’re in Charge (JUN. 6, 1998) 117 Racism Inflicts Pain in Dissimilar Degrees (JUN. 20, 1998) 119 Straightening Out the Issue of ‘Choice’ (AUG. 29, 1998) 121 Abominations from America’s Past Haunt Us, Ready for Ambush (OCT. 16, 1998) 123 It’s No Surprise that Jefferson Was a Hypocrite (NOV. 5, 1998) 126 What’s in a Name? A Sign of New Times (JAN. 14, 1999) 128 It Would Serve Us Well to Be More Niggardly with Outrage (FEB. 4, 1999) 130 Fred? Barney? Yogi? You Just Never Know (FEB. 13, 1999) 132 Gangsta Rap’s Insidious Lie: Life’s Useless (NOV. 13, 1999) 134 Flag of Lies Still Flies in Face of Truth (JAN. 20, 2000) 136 Why Lose Yourself in Group’s Cause? (JAN. 22, 2000) 138 Hard Facts Show Bias Is Hardly ‘Theory’ (JAN. 29, 2000) 139 He Fails to See My ‘Dark’ Side when I’m Light (MAR. 18, 2000) 141 Gangsta Rap’s Mask a Rip-Off (OCT. 26, 2000) 143 Clothes Encounters of the Thug Kind (APR. 21, 2001) 145 No Excuses! ‘Baby Boys’ Simply Need to Grow Up (JUL. 12, 2001) 147 Don’t Blame Racism; Power Is Real Culprit (FEB. 7, 2002) 149 Which Came First? Chicken or Egg on His Face (FEB. 9, 2002) 151 Color Does Matter, but It’s Not All (AUG. 9, 2002) 153 ‘8 Mile’ Exposes How Race Divides (NOV. 15, 2002) 155 Open Casket Opened Eyes (JAN. 10, 2003) 157 Evangelicals Come Late to AIDS Fight (JUN. 16, 2003) 159 Affirmative Action Needs a Deadline (JUN. 27, 2003) 161 Gays May Be Hope for Marriage (AUG. 4, 2003) 163 To Irate Readers: Race Has Always Benefited Whites (OCT. 20, 2003) 165 ‘Hard-Core’ Rap Is Cashing in on Stereotypes (OCT. 27, 2003) 167 Cincinnati Case Not a Tough Call: Man Killed Self (DEC. 8, 2003) 169 For Thurmond, Politics Thicker than Blood (DEC. 22, 2003) 171 Black Men, Stay Clear of Rigged Game of Justice (JAN. 30, 2004) 173 Blacks Should Be Supportive of Gays’ Struggle (MAR. 12, 2004) 175 Cosby’s Remarks on Blacks’ Woes Are Refreshing (JUL. 9, 2004) 177 Don’t Be Fooled: Racism Persists, It’s Just Hidden (SEP. 24, 2004) 178 Don’t Sell Your Ambitions Short to ‘Keep It Real’ (JAN. 31, 2005) 180 Don’t Let Thieves Steal the Legacy of the Holocaust (FEB. 28, 2005) 182 For One Student, a Lesson in the Power of Images (APR. 18, 2005) 184 A Father’s Homophobia Turned Deadly (JUL. 18, 2005) 186 Bennett’s Quip Touches on Tacit Race, Crime Tie (OCT. 7, 2005) 188 Personal Foul Called on the Gangsta Look (OCT. 24, 2005) 190 The Lessons, Myths, Reality of Rosa Parks (OCT. 28, 2005) 192 Blacks Can Often Share Blame for Poor Self-Image (SEP. 18, 2006) 194 Radicals Are the Ones Who Should Say They’re Sorry (SEP.
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