'What I am thinking about': African-American air force general reacts to Floyd protests

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US Air Force general Charles Quinton Brown Jr. shares his thoughts on the events surrounding the killing of George Floyd.

The Pacific Air Forces commander said his nomination to serve as the first African-American Air Force chief-of-staff created some hope, but was also a 'heavy burden'

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1. Thank you

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2. Yes, THANK YOU!

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3. Made me think of Dr James Bowman

Mr Bowman was a Tuskegee Airman during WWII who couldn’t get a job in the Des Moines Public Schools after he completed college. He was finally hired when someone intervened for him and was a beloved teacher. He retired as Deputy Superintendent of DMPS after 35 years of service.

My sister was fortunate to be in his class in the early 60’s and the students loved how he engaged them, his humor, his love for them, and his passion for teaching.

One of his daughters became superintendent of the Pittsburgh public schools.