My best Black History month story…

I saw a militant Black guy at a convention, (we worked in the same industry) and I knew of him, rather than knew him. He was wearing a Malcolm X sweatsuit. Big Xs all over it and occasionally the word “Malcolm” appeared.

I approached him and asked (as innocently as I could), “Who’s Malcolm Ten?” He replied, (sharply and in puzzlement) “Uh, Hugh. That’s Malcolm X. He was a great civil rights leader.” I said, (not understanding) “Oh. Sorry.” and walked away.

A few weeks later, I got a call from him, he had found out that I was funning him. He got the joke. Laughed his ass off.

I had lightened up an angry black guy. One of my prouder, more fun moments.

Black History Month, with FBV.