Classy walking canes 

My friend the editor Steve Leinwand and I are making history during Black History Month. Steve and his wife Ann have been part of my life for 17 years. Over the years, they have frequently visited me on the corner of 7th and E. Now, Steve is helping me launch my newest project on Kickstarter: my plan to manufacture, market and sell classy walking canes that I have personally designed and prototyped. Steve, 72, is an educator, and believes that to whom much is given, much is expected. Supporting me is one of many ways that Steve and Ann are trying to give back to the community at the micro-level. In the coming months, Steve and I will collaborate on overseeing the manufacture of the canes in China and the marketing of this unique product back here in the United States.