Who was David S. Canter #1?
One day I stumbled downstairs into our kitchen to meet Harold Washington talking to my father. Harold was the Congressman from our district and my father was explaining to him how he could split the white vote and become the first black mayor of the city of Chicago.
My father had been mentoring, encouraging and working with Hariold for 15 years by then and it worked. They won the election and Harold became history. It was a blast back then - watching it all happen.
My father encouraged black politicians to get their piece of the pie - just as I’m encouraging micro-content entrepreneurs to get theirs.
My father never charged for helping anyone out - and it was only until he was 65 did he ever accept a job from anyone he helped. He was one of those idealistic reds.
His father was a famous American Communist and he was raised (as I was) on the notion that one man CAN change the world. Now it’s my job to instill that spirit in my children (5 so far.)
Sounds like a great guy, Marc. I remember the excitement when Harold was elected. My condolences on the death of your father.
Sounds like a great guy, Marc. I remember the excitement when Harold was elected. My condolences on the death of your father.
Sounds like a great guy, Marc. I remember the excitement when Harold was elected. My condolences on the death of your father.
I just visited your page, Marc, and saw the note about your father passing.
I remember him fondly. The last time I saw him was when I visited your house over on DeHaro - I think it was the first and only time he met me in my new identity.
He was one of a kind.
– Jamie
I just visited your page, Marc, and saw the note about your father passing.
I remember him fondly. The last time I saw him was when I visited your house over on DeHaro - I think it was the first and only time he met me in my new identity.
He was one of a kind.
– Jamie
I just visited your page, Marc, and saw the note about your father passing.
I remember him fondly. The last time I saw him was when I visited your house over on DeHaro - I think it was the first and only time he met me in my new identity.
He was one of a kind.
– Jamie