My dear and much beloved preacher/teacher/friend Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor was a great historically Black college president, Peace Corps leader in Africa, and pastor of the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York. He was also a very dear friend and spiritual mentor.
He preached a great sermon at the Childrenâs Defense Fund (CDF) Haley Farmâs opening as a center for servant leadership development and advocacy for children and others left behind, which I share portions of every holy season.
âWe do not all start at the same scratch line,â he reminded us, âalthough thereâs one original position hypothetically for everybody.â