Originally published on the CGS blog on October 11, 2007.
Recently, my colleague Rich Stazinksi wrote two very insightful pieces about the confluence of global issues , presidential politics and sports.
Today, in a similar note, I hope you will join me in wishing Etan Thomas the best of luck as he undergoes heart surgery . Who is Etan Thomas? If you are a sports fan you will recognize him as the muscle-bound center of the Washington Wizards, an NBA basketball team. If you are more than a casual fan of hoops, you also know that Etan is “More Than An Athlete,” which is the title of a book of poetry he wrote.
His poetry pulls no punches, as he opines on an array of social justice issues ranging from the war in Iraq, to climate change and issues of racism and the death penalty.
He also is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post .
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Etan.
