"With Liberty and Justice For All!"
"Here comes the story of The Hurricane, the man the authorities came to blame for somethin' he never done. Put in a prison cell, but one time he could-a been the champion of the world" _Song lyrics from "Hurricane" by Bob Dylan and Jacques Levy
Millions of African Americans in the United States have come to regard and observe the month of February as "Black History Month" This month is dedicated to recognizing the great strides, accomplishments and contributions made by African American men and women that helped shape this Nation. A nation built on the foundation of Civil Liberties, Freedon and Justice.
One man embodies putting this system of justice to the test. Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, an African-American middle weight boxer between 1961 and 1966, is better known for his controversial convictions for three June 1966 murders in Patterson, New Jersey and his subsequent release from prison in 1985. The same court system that had convicted him, declared him an innocent man after an imprisonment of nearly 20 years.
His story has been immortalized in film, portrayed by Denzel Washington, and in the lyrics of Bob Dylans song "Hurricane"
I had the honor of preparing food and dining with Dr. "Hurricane" Carter at my restaurant. A dinner of Jambayala
with White Chocolate Bread Pudding to follow was enjoyed. "Big E, I thought you had my grandmother back there in that kitchen" was his comment. "I do" was my reply. 
When I saw him portrayed on the big screen, he had a fierce dignity even in the face of adversity. "It's good to keep one's dignity in all things" he said to me. Up close and personal I joked that he was an older, smaller man now and that maybe I could take him...
One squeeze of his hand as he shook mine, and I knew that I might have to wait until he was ninety or older, to try it.
Know your Black History, it's something to take pride in. Cook well, eat well and as always Say It Loud!!!
"Here comes the story of The Hurricane, the man the authorities came to blame for somethin' he never done. Put in a prison cell, but one time he could-a been the champion of the world" _Song lyrics from "Hurricane" by Bob Dylan and Jacques Levy
Millions of African Americans in the United States have come to regard and observe the month of February as "Black History Month" This month is dedicated to recognizing the great strides, accomplishments and contributions made by African American men and women that helped shape this Nation. A nation built on the foundation of Civil Liberties, Freedon and Justice.
One man embodies putting this system of justice to the test. Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, an African-American middle weight boxer between 1961 and 1966, is better known for his controversial convictions for three June 1966 murders in Patterson, New Jersey and his subsequent release from prison in 1985. The same court system that had convicted him, declared him an innocent man after an imprisonment of nearly 20 years.
His story has been immortalized in film, portrayed by Denzel Washington, and in the lyrics of Bob Dylans song "Hurricane"
I had the honor of preparing food and dining with Dr. "Hurricane" Carter at my restaurant. A dinner of Jambayala
with White Chocolate Bread Pudding to follow was enjoyed. "Big E, I thought you had my grandmother back there in that kitchen" was his comment. "I do" was my reply. 
When I saw him portrayed on the big screen, he had a fierce dignity even in the face of adversity. "It's good to keep one's dignity in all things" he said to me. Up close and personal I joked that he was an older, smaller man now and that maybe I could take him...
One squeeze of his hand as he shook mine, and I knew that I might have to wait until he was ninety or older, to try it.
Know your Black History, it's something to take pride in. Cook well, eat well and as always Say It Loud!!!
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