Colin Powell: More Than An Officer and a Gentleman
He was, by all accounts, a soldier's soldier. General Colin Powell’s 35 years of exemplary service in the Army and many years in civil service set him apart as a true officer, a gentleman, and so much more. Join Dr. Carol François and her niece Kourtney Square in a salute to General Powell and all military veterans especially those who defied systemic racism to rise to the top. Want more, take our course Systemic Racism: See it, Say it, Confront it at www.whyaretheysoangry.com and find us anywhere at www.podpage.com.whyaretheysoangry
Citations
Colin Powell: key facts from his life
“Colin Powell: The Vietnam War Years,” Jeffrey J. Matthews, History Net,
Deep-rooted racism, discrimination permeate US military
Colin Powell’s UN speech: a decisive moment in undermining US credibility
Four things you didn't know about Colin Powell
10 Facts About Colin Powell: The First Black US Secretary of State
“That Time Colin Powell Saved Crash Victims by Tearing Burning Metal With His Bare Hands,” military.com, Oct. 18, 2021.
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