“You mother’s only serious John. You need to understand that mother quit school, because of recess. Only serious!”
Mrs. Carolyn Young, former school teacher and wife of Ambassador Andrew Young, talking About my amazing mother Juanita Smith.

I could have handed this hour to a guest. I didn’t. Every so often there’s something I need to say

Jeffrey Kass Jul 18, 2026 3 min read Bryant’s prescription for closing the racial wealth gap. I had the distinct pleasure of