He got emotional.
I explained he inspired me and thousands of other young black men to love our dark skin, to be myself, to be smart, not be ashamed of my intelligence, to be unique, to be smooth, dress right, love science math engineering, speak up, to go to college, HBCUs....
He was the Star Trek, Run DMC, Michael Jordan and Reading Rainbow of his generation
He popularized the 100% intelligent black child.
I've written about this before
I was blessed to meet Theo and tell him similar things.
I hope brothers on here reach out and give those brothers their flowers now.
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