Remembering Colin Powell
Remembering Colin Powell

Remembering Colin Powell

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<p>In today's <strong>special Bonus episode</strong>, Chris remembers the leadership and life of <strong>General Colin Powell</strong>, who, after serving his country for decades, succumbed to complications from COVID, having a suppressed immune system as he battled cancer. </p><p>After his early military career had him serve in combat in Vietnam, General Powell went on to many firsts, as:</p><p>-the first Black National Security Adviser (Ronald Reagan) </p><p>- the youngest and first African American Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (George HW Bush)</p><p>- the first Black Secretary of State (George W Bush), making him the highest ranking African American official of the time. </p><p>His legacy was one of integrity and strength of both purpose and conviction.</p><p><strong>And Another thing</strong>: Chris takes a beat on whether President Biden is pushing hard enough to sure up voting rights.</p>

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